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Mahaska County Conservation Events

Maple Syrup Festival

Eveland Access

Saturday, March 13, 12:00pm–4:00pm

Celebrate the end of winter and learn how Iowa pioneers harvested the first crop of the season.  Throughout the day MCCB staff will be demonstrating how to tap trees, gather sap, and boil it into maple syrup.  You can explore the black maple sugar bush, the old barn and the pioneer sugaring camp.  Park at the Eveland Access Cabins and catch a hay ride over to the sugar shack.  The hay rack leaves every half hour.  Bring your appetites for fresh maple syrup on ice cream!  All ages welcome.

Remember the Des Moines River bridge at Eveland Access is under construction, so plan for an alternative route to the park!

For more information contact the MCCB at 641-673-9327

Knee-High Naturalists: Reptiles

Russell Wildlife Area

Friday, March 19, 10:30am–11:30am

Join the MCCB naturalist for an hour of nature play and exploration.  This month we’ll be exploring the world of reptiles.

This program is especially designed for preschoolers accompanied by an adult

Ike’s Conservation Club: Bird Migration

Oskaloosa Elementary School

Tuesday, March 23, 3:15pm–4:30pm

March is the time when many birds begin their long journey back to Iowa.  We’ll be making bird kites and flying them outside.  Meet in the Elementary School K-2 Activity Area.  This program is for children ages 5 and older