September 5 & 19 10:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m. October 3 & 17 November 7 & 21 GrimesFarm & Conservation Center 2359 233rd Street

Preschoolers and their adult(s) are invited to listen to fun nature

stories, take a walk and explore nature's wonders. Join us on the

first and third Wednesdays each month.

Nature Story HourNature Story HourNature Story HourNature Story Hour

Star GazingStar GazingStar GazingStar Gazing Dean Memorial Observatory Green Castle Recreation Area 1 mi. S of Ferguson

Friday, September 7 7:00 p.m. “The Zodiac”

Friday, October 19 6:30 p.m.

The Amateur Astronomers of Central Iowa

invite the public for a telescopic view of the night sky. For

more information contact Jim Bonser at (641)751-8744 or visit

their website http://www.iowaastronomy.com

Saturday, September 15 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Grimes Farm 2359 233rd Street

Bring your family and friends to this FREE

program highlighting pollinators of Iowa and

the amazing monarch butterfly. The event will begin with a

presentation by the Blank Park Zoo about pollinators in Iowa,

followed by family crafts, monarch tagging, cookies and

more. This year’s event will all take place at the Grimes Farm

Shelter House. Each family will receive a packet of milkweed

and nectar plant (as long as supplies last) to plant in your

garden. For more information about this event call 641-752-

5490. This event is co-sponsored by Marshalltown Parks and

Rec and Marshalltown Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Thursday, September 13 5:30 p.m. Leonard Grimes Memorial Amphitheater 2349 233rd Street

“An Evening of Irish Music” will

begin the concert featuring Billy

Wilson on his Bodhran Drum, Irish

whistle and signature Irish jokes.

After intermission, Dave’s Little

Big Band will continue to entertain

the crowd. This concert is FREE to

the public made possible by the

Friends of Marshall County

Conservation. A food truck will be

in attendance, however attendees can bring their own snack and

beverages.

Live and Local:Live and Local:Live and Local:Live and Local:

An Evening of Irish MusicAn Evening of Irish MusicAn Evening of Irish MusicAn Evening of Irish Music

Monarchs and Milkweeds Monarchs and Milkweeds Monarchs and Milkweeds Monarchs and Milkweeds

for the Marshalltown Areafor the Marshalltown Areafor the Marshalltown Areafor the Marshalltown Area

Monday, September 10 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. GrimesFarm and Conservation Center 2359 233rd Street Registration: Fee - FREE Deadline - September 4 For centuries Dutch ovens have been used to

create delicious meals over the fire. Join

naturalist Emily Herring as she walks you

through the basics of using a Dutch oven. Participants will

help in the preparation of food, cooking, and the best part…

taste testing. Participants must preregister by contacting 641-752-5490 before September 4, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. Space is limited.

Brown Bag Bunch:Brown Bag Bunch:Brown Bag Bunch:Brown Bag Bunch:

Dutch Oven CookingDutch Oven CookingDutch Oven CookingDutch Oven Cooking

Wednesday, September 5 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Leonard Grimes Memorial Amphitheater 2349 233rd Street Registration: Fee - $5.00 Deadline - September 3

Head out to the Grimes

Farm on September 5 at

5:30 p.m. for yoga. This

hour long adult class will

offer beginner-friendly to

intermediate level yoga with

a beautiful backdrop of

Grimes Farm. Participants must be 12 years of age or older, pre-register and pay the registration fee of $5.00 before September 3, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. To register call 641-752-5490. Bring along a yoga mat or towel, some mats will be

available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please bring your

own water and strap or block, if you wish.

Summer’s End YogaSummer’s End YogaSummer’s End YogaSummer’s End Yoga

Tuesday, October 16 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Marshalltown Public Library 105 W Boone St Registration: Fee - FREE Deadline - October 12 by 4:00 p.m. Stretch your legs, take in the beautiful fall colors, and expand

your knowledge about the street trees in Marshalltown. Join

naturalist Emily Herring in front of the

Marshalltown Public Library at 11:30

for a walk around town over your lunch

hour. Learn how to identify different

common trees and their unique natural

history. There is no charge for this event, but participants must preregister by contacting 641-752-5490 before October 12, 2018 at 4:00 p.m.

Brown Bag BunchBrown Bag BunchBrown Bag BunchBrown Bag Bunch

Town Tree HikeTown Tree HikeTown Tree HikeTown Tree Hike Hunter Safety Field DayHunter Safety Field DayHunter Safety Field DayHunter Safety Field Day Wednesday, October 3 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. GrimesFarm and Conservation Center 2359 233rd Street Registration: Fee - FREE Deadline - September 28 by 4:00 p.m. Completion of Hunter Safety course is required

for anyone born after January 1, 1972 who

wishes to purchase a hunting license. Must be 12

or older.

Participants must register on line at www.iowadnr.gov/huntered and must complete online course

before attending class. Participants must print off and bring an

online course certificate of completion to the field day to attend

class.

Tuesday, October 2 (Youth session) 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Thursday, October 4 (Adult session) 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. GrimesFarm and Conservation Center 2359 233rd Street Registration: Fee - $25 Deadline - September 28 by 4:00 p.m.

Learn fun techniques for

painting a fall birch tree scene

on a 11” x 14” canvas. We

will be having two sessions

one for youth (grades 1-6) and

an adult session. Please wear

clothes that can get paint on

them and if weather permits

this class will be held outside. Any level of artistic ability is

welcome! Participants must pre-register by calling 641-752-5490 and pay the program fee of $25.00 before September 28. Class size is limited.

Art in the ParkArt in the ParkArt in the ParkArt in the Park

Friday, October 12 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. GrimesFarm and Conservation Center 2359 233rd Street Registration: Fee - $25

The Friends of Marshall County

Conservation will be hosting a fundraising

event the evening of October 12 at the

GrimesFarm and Conservation Center. Hors

d’oeuvres, beverages, and silent auctions

will round out the evening. Funds raised

will go towards establishing an endowment

for MCCB. For more information contact Carrie Barr at 641-750-2890 or at grimesbarr@gmail.com.

Sunset FundraiserSunset FundraiserSunset FundraiserSunset Fundraiser

Saturday, September 29 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. Grimes Farm 2359 233rd Street Head out to the Grimes Farm to

celebrate Oktemberfest and

participate in pioneer crafts and

skills. Activities include: candle

dipping, rope making, crosscut

sawing, barn building,

blacksmithing and many more.

Enjoy apple cider, Dutch oven

treats, and fry bread. Entertainment will include Peter Grady

preforming Unconditional Surrender: A Visit with Ulysses S.

Grant and the Prairie Creek String Band. Come join the family

fun!

Prairie Heritage DayPrairie Heritage DayPrairie Heritage DayPrairie Heritage Day Colors of Fall YogaColors of Fall YogaColors of Fall YogaColors of Fall Yoga Wednesday, October 10 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Leonard Grimes Memorial Amphitheater 2349 233rd Street Registration: Fee - $5.00 Deadline - October 5 Head out to the Grimes Farm on

October 10 at 5:30 p.m. for a session of

fall yoga. This hour long adult class

will offer beginner-friendly to intermediate level yoga with an

autumn colors backdrop. Participants must be 12 years of age or older, pre-register and pay the registration fee of $5.00 before October 5, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. To register call 641-752-5490. Bring along a yoga mat or towel, some mats will be

available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please bring your

own water and strap or block, if you wish.

Metal JewelryMetal JewelryMetal JewelryMetal Jewelry Thursday, October 25 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Thursday, November 1 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. GrimesFarm and Conservation Center 2359 233rd St Registration: Fee -$40.00 Deadline - October 12 by 4:00 p.m. Back by popular demand Ames artist Rhonda

Scott will help you discover the endless

possibilities of metal clay! Learn to create

beautiful fine silver jewelry without traditional

metalsmithing techniques – no soldering,

jewelry saws or filing. Create a pendant or

stunning pair of earrings that capture the beauty

of nature. No prior experience is needed and must be 16 years of

age or older to participate. Participants must pre-register and pay registration fee before October 12 at 4:00 at the Grimes Farm and Conservation Center to reserve limited spots.

Tuesday, November 13 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. GrimesFarm and Conservation Center 2359 233rd Street Registration: Deadline - November 6 by 4:00 p.m. Fee - $25.00

Make and take home your own herbal lotion

bars and lip balm in this hands-on workshop

with Ann Staudt of Siberian Soap Co. Using

natural and nourishing ingredients including

plant-based oils, butters, beeswax, and

essential oils, participants will delve into the

art and science of creating their own custom

handcrafted herbal bath and body products from scratch.

Participants must pre-register and pay registration fee of $25.00 at 4:00 by November 6 to reserve limited spots.

Lip Balm/Lotion BarsLip Balm/Lotion BarsLip Balm/Lotion BarsLip Balm/Lotion Bars

Brown Bag BunchBrown Bag BunchBrown Bag BunchBrown Bag Bunch

Environmental LiteratureEnvironmental LiteratureEnvironmental LiteratureEnvironmental Literature

Friday, October 19* 11:00 a.m. Sand Lake Recreation Area 2901 E. Main St. Rd.

The Iowa DNR will be releasing

2000 rainbow trout. This is a great

way to introduce new anglers to the

joys of fishing. This event is FREE,

but anglers must be properly

licensed, must have trout stamp, and

bring their own fishing equipment.

For more information call our office

at (641)752-5490. *DATE IS

SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO WEATHER

Sand Lake Trout ReleaseSand Lake Trout ReleaseSand Lake Trout ReleaseSand Lake Trout Release

Trivia NightTrivia NightTrivia NightTrivia Night Wednesday, October 17 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Leonard Grimes Memorial Amphitheater 2349 233rd Street Registration: Fee - $25.00/team Deadline - October 12 by 4:00 p.m.

Calling all trivia buffs, nature fanatics, or

anyone looking for a fun night outdoors.

Marshall County Conservation will host a

night of trivia at the Leonard Grimes

Memorial Amphitheater on October 17,

2018 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Categories

will cover a wide range of topics

including animals of Iowa, natural history, Marshall County

Conservation Board history and more. The winning team will

take home a cash prize of half of the collected registration fees,

with the other half going towards conservation projects

throughout the county. Snacks, non-alcoholic beverages, beer

(cans only), and wine are allowed. Teams of 2 to 5 must pre-register by contacting 641-752-5490 and pay the registration fee of $25.00 before October 12, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. Team spaces limited.

Tuesday, November 6 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. GrimesFarm and Conservation Center 2359 233rd Street Registration: Deadline - November 2 by 4:00 p.m. Fee - FREE

Sarah Rosenblum, director of the Marshalltown

Public Library will be the presenter for Marshall

County Conservation Boards Brown Bag

November program. So bring your lunch and head out to the

Grimes Farm and Conservation Center as she talks about new

books on the shelves that cover a wide variety of environmental

topics. Participants must pre-register by contacting 641-752-

5490 before November 2, 2018 at 4:00 p.m.

Wanted: Apples At Prairie Heritage Day, volunteers demonstrate

how apple cider is pressed and give out free

samples of the sweet refreshment. Many bushels

of apples are needed to provide for the large crowd expected

at the popular Prairie Heritage Day Celebration on

Saturday, September 29 at the Grimes Farm.

If you have apples to spare or know someone who does,

please contact us at (641)752-5490. We can arrange for

volunteers to pick the apples.

“Conservation is a state of harmony between men and land.”

Aldo Leopold

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2018 Prizes

Viper 10’ Lime Kayak, Yeti 45 Cooler, Lodge Dutch Oven Cook Set

What: MCCB, Theisens, and BassPro are hosting a summer giveaway. Participants must visit Marshall County parks that

clues allude to, snap a photo, post on social media, and are then entered into a drawing for the 2018 prizes.

How: For a chance to win, listen to the park clues on Kix 101.1 or find the park clues on MCCB’s Facebook page. Take

your picture by the park sign. Post your picture on Instagram* using #mccb2018giveaway, on our Facebook page under

the clue post, on Twitter using #mccb2018giveaway, or all three. You can post pictures on more than one social media

source, each post counts as one entry (maximum 3 entries per clue, each entry must use a different social media source).

When: Starting on September 20 listen to KIX101.1 or watch our Facebook page for park clues. There will be two clues

each business day with clues ending on September 27. Contest ends at midnight on September 27,

only pictures posted before midnight on September 27 will be included in the giveaway.

Where: Winners will be announced at Prairie Heritage Days after Peter Grady’s performance at the

Leonard Grimes Memorial Amphitheater at approximately 4:00 p.m.

* Please make sure your account is not set to private, otherwise the hashtag post will not appear.

Thursday, December 7 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. GrimesFarm and Conservation Center 2349 233rd Street Registration: Fee - $20.00 Deadline - November 21 by 4:00 p.m. Kick off the holiday season by creating an evergreen wreath for

your front door with Marshall County

Conservation Naturalist Emily Herring.

During wreath construction, participants

will also learn about the history of wreaths,

common types of evergreen found in Iowa,

and how to properly harvest evergreen

from trees. We ask that kids under the age

of 14 have an adult present to help them

complete the wreath. At the end of the session, participants will

take home a wreath that will serve as a warm welcome to anyone

who knocks on their front door this winter! Participants must register and pay registration fee before November 21, 2018 at 4:00 at the Grimes Farm and Conservation Center to reserve limited spots. To register call 641-752-5490.

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Hit us with your best shot! The

MCCB is holding its 18th

annual natural resource/

conservation photo contest. The entry deadline is noon on January 31, 2019. A contest

rule sheet may be picked up at

the nature center or is available

at our website. There are five categories for adults: Scenic

(Natural Resources), Native Plants, Native Wildlife, Outdoor Recreation and Open Nature. There is a special open class for

youth age 17 & younger. A new category of Outdoor Recreation

has been added this year. Outdoor recreation means a

photograph of

any type of recreation in Marshall County for example: fishing,

hunting, running, biking, etc. Only black and white or color

prints with minimum size 8” x 10” and maximum size 11” x 17”

will be accepted. A digital copy of each entry must also be

submitted on CD or flash drive. More than one digital photo

entry can be put on a CD or flash drive.