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January 2022
Rice Lake Ice-Fishing Contest
Come enjoy a relaxing afternoon of ice-fishing on Rice Lake! Prizes will be awarded in several categories, and door prizes will be handed out, as well. Handouts, warm refreshments, and instruction will also be available. And, if you need some equipment, just let us know; we'll have some that we'll be happy to loan you!
Find out more »February 2022
Great Backyard Bird Count
Join birders from all over the world as they document the birds they see on this one weekend. It's a great way to help scientists study changing bird populations, but it's also fun and easy to participate!
Find out more »Great Backyard Bird Count
Join birders from all over the world as they document the birds they see on this one weekend. It’s a great way to help scientists study changing bird populations, but it’s also easy to participate and fun!
Find out more »Great Backyard Bird Count
Join birders from all over the world as they document the birds they see on this one weekend. It’s a great way to help scientists study changing bird populations, but it’s also easy to participate and fun!
Find out more »Great Backyard Bird Count
Join birders from all over the world as they document the birds they see on this one weekend. It’s a great way to help scientists study changing bird populations, but it’s also easy to participate and fun!
Find out more »Newsletter Transition Deadline
Our quarterly newsletter, "The Prairie Country Quarterly," is going all digital! Today is the last day to transition your mailing address to an email address that we can use to keep you subscribed. If you do not have email, and would like to continue receiving a hard copy, just let us know. Otherwise, if we do not have an email address for you, you will be removed from our mailing list. This transition will save us time and money and…
Find out more »March 2022
Bluebird Volunteer Day
Come learn about Iowa's bluebirds, including their life cycle and habitat needs, and how to attract them to your area! Then, help us clean out and repair Thorpe Park's bluebird boxes in preparation for their return to Iowa.
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