Mahaska County Conservation Events

Nighttime Prairie Burn

Russell Wildlife Area

Saturday, April 5, 8 to 9 p.m.

If you think a prairie fire is impressive then you should see one at night. Come out to enjoy this incredible display of natural pyrotechnics. We’ll learn about prairie management techniques and how to safely conduct a burn on your own prairie or CRP acres. All ages welcome. Note: This program will be rescheduled if conditions are too wet or too windy to burn. Call ahead (641) 673-9327 or check www.mahaskaconservation.com if the weather is questionable.

Hunter Education Course

Russell Wildlife Area

This Hunter Education Course will run for three days: April 7, 8 and 9 from 6 to 9 p.m.

Location: Mahaska County Conservation Center, Russell Wildlife Area, north of Oskaloosa.

Contact Mahaska County Recorders Office at (641) 673-8187

Student handbook must be picked up at Oskaloosa courthouse and homework completed before the day of the class.

Shed Antler Hunting

Oskaloosa Elementary School