Events

January

     Board Retreat and Planning Meeting

February

     Annual Fundraising Auction February 27, 2010

July

 Louisa County Fair Booths: July 27-30, 9:00am to 4:00pm at Louisa County Fairgrounds, Columbus Junction.  Enjoy "Nature Trail" to learn about local plants and animals.

August

Friday Night Flights at the Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge:  An auto tour route will be open on Friday nights of August 6, 13, 20 and 27 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.  Shorebirds are abundant at this time of year, with many warblers still around, geese are starting to stage up and blue-wing teal drop in.  It is a great time to get out the binoculars and field guides and enjoy getting outdoors.   For more information call the refuge at 319-523-6982.

Running Wild Trail Run/Walk:  Saturday August 21, 8:30 am at the Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge.  A unique opportunity to Run Wild in a 3 and 5 mile run or walk courses. 

 

 

Conservation Station: As part of the Running Wild activities on August 21, 2010 come and see a mobile learning center sponsored by the Iowa Learning Farm.  There is a rainfall simulator and displays about soil quality, groundwater, prairies and wetlands.

September

Iowa River Paddle & Water Trail Dedication:  Saturday September 25th at the Iowa River - Hills Access at 11:00 am.  You can paddle from Iowa City to Hills for the dedication and again in the afternoon.  Details will be posted at the Iowa Water Trail website - www.IowaRiverWaterTrail.com or call Louisa County Conservation at 319-523-8381.

October

     Annual Home Tour