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Published October 10, 2008 09:31 am - Wide variety of upcoming MCCB events Fall Canoe Float South Skunk River: Rose Hill Access to Highway 21 Access Sunday, Oct. 12, 1 — 5 p.m. Join the Mahaska County Conservation Board on an excursion down the South Skunk River. Enjoy the beautiful fall colors on a relaxing canoe float through the hills and oak forests of southern Iowa. We’ll meet at the take out point at the Highway 21 access, where we’ll ride a shuttle bus to the launch point at Rose Hill Access. Bring a sack lunch or snacks, water and sunscreen. To reserve a canoe, contact the MCCB at (641) 673-9327. Cost: $10 per person. Hunter Education Course Russell Wildlife Area Tuesday, Oct. 14, 6 — 9 p.m. This is a three-night hunter education course, to be held Oct. 14, 15 and 16 from 6 to 9 p.m. Participants must pick up a student manual to be completed prior to the start of the class. This course is free of charge, but space is limited and pre-registration is required. Anyone born after Jan. 1, 1971, must attend a Hunter Education course before they are allowed to purchase an Iowa hunting license. Any person who is 11 years old or older is eligible to attend the class. To pre-register and receive course material, sign up at the County Recorder’s Office in the Courthouse or by telephone at (641) 673-8187. Fall Colors Hay Ride Cedar Bluffs State Preserve Saturday, Oct. 18, 1 — 3:30 p.m. Ride the MCCB hayrack through Cedar Bluffs State Preserve and see the brilliant fall colors of the maples and oaks. Learn about the history of the park, its prehistoric inhabitants and its geologic wonders. The hay ride will leave from the parking area every half hour. This event is especially designed for senior citizens or those that might have difficulty hiking the trail. 
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