MCCB Events

May 16, 2008 11:48 am

— River Clean Up
Des Moines River
Saturday, May 17, 1–5 p.m.
Join the Mahaska County Izaak Walton League for a day of hands–on conservation. We’ll meet at the MCCB’s Eveland Access on the Des Moines River and take boats up and down the river to pick up trash. Wear old clothes and work gloves. Bring your boat if you can. For more information, contact Bill Binns at 672-1965. This event is for adults and kids over 10.

Kid’s Fishing Derby
Russell Wildlife Area
Saturday, May 17, 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Catch the big one and win a prize at the Russell Wildlife ponds. Bring your own pole or borrow one from the MCCB. Be sure to register in the nature center before heading down to the ponds. There will be prizes for everyone who enters. All ages welcome.

Ike’s Conservation Club: Frog Hunting
Oskaloosa Elementary School
Tuesday, May 20, 4–5 p.m.
The elementary school pond is full of bullfrogs, leopard frogs and American toads. Join the MCCB Naturalist for a wet and muddy after school adventure. Wear your mud boots or old shoes to catch some of these slimy critters. We may even capture salamander larvae and turtles. Bring your own net or borrow one of ours. Meet in the school cafeteria. This program is for children ages 5-12.

Sand Dune Snake Hunt
Eddyville Dunes Sand Prairie
Saturday, May 24, 4–5 p.m.
Join us at the Eddyville Dunes to explore one of Iowa’s most incredible areas of reptile diversity. Will comb the sandy hills and wetlands in search of bullsnakes, blue racers, hognose snakes, prairie ring-necked snakes and more.
Meet at the north parking area - it's just off of the new on-ramp to Highway 163 on the north side of Eddyville.

Campfire Program: Turtle Trapping
Eveland Access Campground
Saturday, May 24, 6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Join us ‘round the campfire for tales of turtle trapping. Come learn why the Des Moines River’s largest reptile is also the fiercest, easiest to catch and best tasting.