Homeschool Science Lab "Fossils Hunt"

The Mahaska County Conservation Board invites homeschool and online school families to the monthly Homeschool Science Lab on Wednesday, October 16 from 10:00-11:00 am at the Russell Wildlife Area.

The topic for October will be a "Fossil Hunting". We will take a short hike (stroller-friendly) to a fossil site at the Russell Wildlife Area. We will look for fossils to identify and collect on National Fossil Day.

****This program is free, and reservations are needed to participate. A minimum of 5 kids are needed to hold the program. Sign up by calling MCCB at (641)673-9327 or email decook@mahaskcountyia.gov.

Halloween Bash at Eveland Access

Come out to Eveland Access Campground on Saturday, October 19th for a day of fun family activities. The event will kick off at 1:00 pm with a carnival and fun contests for for all ages. Later in the afternoon everyone can listen to spooky stories and participate in a costume parade and trick-or-treating. Back by popular demand, a night time auto tour to see the lighted displays of all the campsites will be held from 7-9:00 pm. Anyone going through the auto tour will be able to vote for their favorite campsite! What fun!

*** An event flyer with a schedule can be found at www.mahaskaconservation.com under the Events tab.

Eveland Access Campground is located at 2890 Galeston Ave., Oskaloosa, IA 52577.

Camping is available for $20.00 per night at a first-come, first-served basis. Campers are encouraged to decorate your campsite for a lighted Halloween theme and hand out candy to trick-or-treaters. There will be great prizes for the winners!

If you have questions about the event, contact MCCB at (641)673-9327 ext. 2 or email decook@mahaskacountyia.gov.

OWLS Program "BARK Rangers"

The Mahaska County Conservation invites adults of any age to the O.W.L.S. (Older, Wiser, Livelier Souls) program on Friday, October 25 from 11:00 am -12:00 pm for a presentation about our new BARK Ranger program.

The BARK Ranger program creates fun opportunities in parks for dogs and their owners right here in Mahaska County. Come and learn all about it!

***RESERVATIONS are needed to save a seat! Call (641)673-9327 or email decook@mahaskacountyia.gov by Sept. 11.

BARK Ranger Costume Party & Talent Show

This event is being planned.  Check back for information!

Coffee Club at the ELC

Join us at Mahaska County Conservation's monthly "Coffee Club at the ELC" on Friday, November 1 from 9:00-10:00 am. Homemade refreshments will be served along with freshly brewed coffee and hot chocolate.

At the Coffee Club, we have a great time visiting and learning about fascinating things about nature and Mahaska County Conservation.

***Bring a cup or mug that has Thanksgiving decorations on it to be entered in a door prize!

The Environmental Learning Center is located at 2342 Hwy. 92, Oskaloosa, IA 52577 

Knee-High Naturalists "Woolly Mammoths"

Bring your children ages 5 and younger out to the Environmental Learning Center on Wednesday, November 6 from 9-10 am for the monthly Knee-High Naturalist program. This FREE program is designed to help foster learning about nature and exploring the outdoors. We ask that adults bringing children remain with them during the program.

On November 6th, the program is titled "Woolly Mammoths". Kids will learn about woolly mammoth that once roamed the area. We will visit a life-sized skeleton, investigate real mammoth bones, and listen to a story.

***Registration is needed to participate. To sign up for this program, contact the Mahaska County Conservation by calling (641)673-9327 or emailing decook@mahaskacountyia.gov.

Homeschool Science Lab "States of Matter"

The Mahaska County Conservation Board invites homeschool and online school families to the monthly Homeschool Science Lab on Wednesday, November 13 from 10:00-11:00 am at the Mahaska County Environmental Learning Center.

The topic for November will be a "States of Matter". Kids will explore states of matter: solids, liquids and gases. One activity may be a little messy, so dress appropriately for this kind of fun. It is a great lesson for all ages!

****This program is free, and reservations are needed to participate. A minimum of 5 kids are needed to hold the program. Sign up by calling MCCB at (641)673-9327 or email decook@mahaskcountyia.gov. 

March of the Penguins

All ages are invited to come to the Environmental Learning Center on September 17th from 1:00-2:30 pm to watch a documentary about penguins. The movie documentary showing on this day is "March of the Penguins". It is a story about the yearly jouney taken by the emperor penguins in Antarctica.

Feel free to bring some snacks. Some refreshments will be provided. Save your seat by signing up at decook@mahaskacountyia.gov or by calling (641)673-9327.

OWLS Program "Nature Notes From Cedar Bluffs"

The Mahaska County Conservation invites adults of any age to the O.W.L.S. (Older, Wiser, Livelier Souls) program on Friday, November 22 from 11:00 am -12:00 pm for a guest presentation about Cedar Bluffs State Preserve.

Guest speaker, Robert Leonard, will share about some of his volunteer projects and fascinating things has seen on his daily excursions through Mahaska County's Cedar Bluffs State Preserve. It is an amazing natural area!

***RESERVATIONS are needed to save a seat! Call (641)673-9327 or email decook@mahaskacountyia.gov by Sept. 11.