May 5, 2:00 P.M.
Iowa Barn Foundation Program and JoAnn Lower Storyteller
Heery Woods Park Lodge, Clarksville

Barns were once an icon of Iowa's rural landscape but with changes in today's farming many of Iowa's barns are being torn down or replaced. The Iowa Barn Foundation is working to make sure that some of these unique and historic buildings are preserved for the future.

In this program, local resident and Vice-President of the Iowa Barn Foundation Tom Lawler will talk about the Iowa Barn Foundation and how it has helped restore barns across the State. Joining Tom will be Rochester Minnesota Storyteller JoAnne Lowery who will share with us her tales of growing up as an Iowa farm girl.

(for more information, see JoAnn's website at www.iowafarmgirl.com)

 

Saturday, June 2, 9:00 A.M.
Canoe Float,
Shell Rock to the Atlas Avenue Bridge

Pack a lunch and come explore the Shell Rock River on a relaxing Saturday Morning canoe float. Participants will meet at the Elementary School in Shell Rock at 9:00 to unload canoes and listen to a short canoeing and water safety instruction program before beginning the float. Along the way, parcitipants will have the opportunity to view wildlife, and learn about the history of the river. Participants should wear shoes that they can get wet. Sunglasses, a hat, water bottle and sunblock are suggested.

 

June 20-24
Visit us in the Log Cabin at the Butler County Fair

Staff of the Butler County Conservation Board will be at the log cabin every day at the Butler County Fair. Stop in to see our exhibits, visit with us, ask questions, or to just say "hi".

 

Sunday, July 22, 1-3 P.M.
Watercraft Demo Day with Crawdaddy Outdoors, Sportsman Park, Clarksville

Have you ever wondered what it was like to paddle a canoe or kayak? From 1 to 3 p.m., you can learn the basics of canoes and kayaks and get a feel for how they paddle during a free canoe and kayak demonstration day. The demonstration is sponsored by the Butler County Conservation Board and Crawdaddy Outdoors from Waverly. Children are required to be accompanied by an adult.

 

Saturday, September 8
Kayak Float, 11:30 A.M., Greene to Camp Comfort

After getting a taste of kayaking at Sportsman Park, the Butler County Conservation Board and Crawdaddy Outdoors once again team up to offer a Kayak Float from Greene to Camp Comfort.

Participants will meet at Camp Comfort at 11:30 to carpool to Greene where they will receive a basic kayaking program and start the float. Cost for the program is $10 for those bringing their own equipment or $20 to rent equipment for the program. Sunglasses, a hat, waterbottle and sunblock are recommended for this program.

For more information about these or other programs of the Butler County Conservation Board contact Heery Woods Nature Center at (319) 278-1130.