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June 2021
Florence Trap Shooting Range Public Shooting
Come join us for a fun evening of trap shooting! The cost to shoot will be $3 for a round of 25 targets. All shooters will need to bring their own gun and ammunition, as well as their own eye and ear protection. The range has voice-activated releases for the convenience of the shooters and all shooting will be supervised by certified Range Safety Officers. Public shooting is only allowed during the designated, specified times and the schedule is subject…
Find out more »WCCB Book Club (Virtual) Meeting–“Silent Spring”
Come join our book club meeting as we discuss the classic book Silent Spring. Published in 1962, the book inspired the environmental movement of the 1960's and 1970's. As a result, it has been called one of the most influential books ever written. If you'd like to join our discussion about it, just contact Naturalist Lisa Ralls at lralls@winnebagoccb.com for the Zoom link!
Find out more »Citizen Science Projects (Virtual)
Would you like to help scientists out by getting involved with some fun and easy science projects! Learn about some of the various citizen science projects that anyone can participate in, including Monarch tagging and bird observing. This will be a free virtual program, so just contact Naturalist Lisa Ralls at lralls@winnebagoccb.com for the Zoom link.
Find out more »Florence Trap Shooting Range Public Shooting
Come join us for a fun evening of trap shooting! The cost to shoot will be $3 for a round of 25 targets. All shooters will need to bring their own gun and ammunition, as well as their own eye and ear protection. The range has voice-activated releases for the convenience of the shooters and all shooting will be supervised by certified Range Safety Officers. Public shooting is only allowed during the designated, specified times and the schedule is subject…
Find out more »July 2021
Climate Change 101 (Virtual)
Are you a little confused by all the talk about climate change? Then, join this live Zoom program to learn what climate change is, what's causing it, what effects it's having on our planet, and what we all can do to help alleviate it. All participants will also be given helpful handouts so they can do their part to combat climate change. To participate, simply contact Naturalist Lisa Ralls at lralls@winnebagoccb.com for the Zoom link.
Find out more »Hogsback Shooting Range “Meet and Greet”
Winnebago County Conservation Officer Jeff Harrison, as well as Winnebago County Conservation Board personnel, will be on hand for a "Meet and Greet" at the Hogsback Target Shooting Range. They will be available to discuss such issues as safety guidelines, the range's new shooting hours, how Jeff can be contacted, information he needs to make a case, etc. Bring your questions, comments, or concerns that day and share them with those in charge of seeing that the range operates efficiently…
Find out more »Summer Canoe Float
Come enjoy a leisurely canoe float on Thorpe Park's quiet Lake Catherine! If you've never canoed before, this would be a wonderful opportunity to try it out! Instruction will be available for anyone that needs it and all equipment will be provided (canoes, paddles, life jackets, etc.). This event is being held in conjunction with NIACC, so there will be a fee and people will need to preregister. That information will be available at a later date.
Find out more »August 2021
Evening Wildflower Walk
Come take a leisurely, guided stroll around Thorpe Park to observe and learn about the magnificent variety of summer wildflowers we have here in north Iowa! Be sure to bring your camera!
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