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02 Board of HealthOctober 2, 2018, 2:00 PM @ Administration Building
Board of Health2018-10-02T14:00:00Regular Meeting
Administration BuildingNevadaIA50201 O.W.L.S. (Older, Wiser, Livelier Seniors): Story County Conservation's ProjectsOctober 2, 2018, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Conservation Center
O.W.L.S. (Older, Wiser, Livelier Seniors): Story County Conservation's Projects2018-10-02T11:00:00O.W.L.S. programs are designed for "boomers" or older, but anyone can attend. No registration is required unless you would like to attend the optional luncheon that follows the program for just $7.50. If you would rather not register online, call our office at 515.232.2516.
Learn about the various ongoing and upcoming projects on Story County Conservation properties including: Tedesco Environmental Learning Corridor, and Hickory Grove Lake Restoration, land acquisitions, and trail updates.
Menu: pulled pork BBQ sandwiches on a homemade roll, potato salad, baked beans, apple crisp.
Register for lunch by September 28.
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04 Prairie Seed HarvestOctober 4, 2018, 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM @ Doolittle Prairie
Prairie Seed Harvest2018-10-04T16:30:00Help conservation staff collect prairie seed at Story County's hidden gem, Doolittle Prairie. We'll show you what to collect and provide information about the plants around you as you work.
This family-friendly seed harvest is always well-attended and a great opportunity to learn more about the prairie. Long pants, sturdy shoes, and bug spray are recommended. Registration is required by 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 2.
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| 07 Fall FestivalOctober 7, 2018, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM @ McFarland Park
Fall Festival2018-10-07T15:00:00Welcome the cooler weather and enjoy a late afternoon at McFarland Park. Bring a blanket or chairs to sit on while enjoying the upbeat R&B, Soul, Roots Rock, and Blues music by Ames’ own Vinyl Vagabonds. The Mucky Duck Pub will offer food vending or bring a picnic dinner to enjoy under a canopy of large oaks. The music wil be inside the Conservation Center if it rains, so plan on coming no matter what the weather holds.
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08 Story County Conservation Board MeetingOctober 8, 2018, 5:30 PM @ Conservation Center
Story County Conservation Board Meeting2018-10-08T17:30:00The Story County Conservation Board invites the public to attend its monthly board meeting. Board agendas will be available at www.storycountyconservation.org the Friday prior to the meeting.
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13 Conservation Conversations & Practice: Gully Erosion Edition - CANCELEDOctober 13, 2018, 9:15 AM - 4:00 PM @ McFarland Park
Conservation Conversations & Practice: Gully Erosion Edition - CANCELED2018-10-13T09:15:00Are you a landowner looking for solutions for minor to moderate erosion? Or someone who wants to learn more about the effect of erosion on our landscape and help with prevention? Join us for a conversation about conserving our soils and put that newly-gained knowledge into practice by building a log-type erosion control structure that you can then replicate on your own land using materials you already have! Fee of $15 with registration is required by 4pm on October 3.
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17 Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting October 17, 2018, 4:00 PM @ Administration Building
Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting 2018-10-17T16:00:00
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18 Earth PaintsOctober 18, 2018, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM @ McFarland Park
Earth Paints2018-10-18T18:30:00Bring your creativity and find out how easy, fun, and beautiful it is to make soil paint! You don't have to be an artist to make art. Experiment, mix your own colors, and then fill in a provided outline or draw your own picture to paint. All materials will be provided, but participants can bring their own DRY soil if they wish. Participants ages 5 and up are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Fee of $5 with registration is required by 4pm on Wednesday, October 10.
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20 Trick-or-Treat Night at Hickory Grove October 20, 2018, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Hickory Grove Park
Trick-or-Treat Night at Hickory Grove 2018-10-20T17:00:00Campers who wish to participate will need to sign a waiver with the campground host. All treats must be store bought and individually wrapped. Campers who participate will receive a certificate for one free night of camping to be used at a future date (not valid the weekend of October 19-21, 2018).
Each campsite that is registered will receive a ghost to hang on their campsite posts to indicate to others that they are a participating site. Those out trick or treating need to visit only those sites that have the ghost posted.
Hickory Grove Park67464 250th StColoIA50056 Ames Area Amateur Astronomers - Why do we have a magnetic pole?October 20, 2018, 7:00 PM @ Conservation Center
Ames Area Amateur Astronomers - Why do we have a magnetic pole?2018-10-20T19:00:00The AAAA host monthly educational programs for the public on the 3rd Saturday of each month, except December, starting at 7:00 PM. We congregate at 7 PM for a Meet and Greet with the meeting starting at 7:30. All programs will be held at the Story County Conservation Center at McFarland Park unless noted otherwise in the program for that month. Afterwards, weather and sunset permitting, we will move to the club's Observatory located just East of the Story County Conservation Center for astronomical observing. Telescopes and binoculars will be available for your viewing pleasure.
What is known about the earth's magnetic field? We know that the earth has a magnetic field but currently scientists do not know its origin. There are theories, but non have been conclusively proven. Devo Schlagal will present.
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25 Story County Trails Advisory Committee MeetingOctober 25, 2018, 6:00 PM @ Meet at the park-in-progress Tedesco Environmental Learning Corridor. Will gather in the parking lot at the Core Facility (1805 Collaboration Place, Ames, 50010)
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26 Stories and S'moresOctober 26, 2018, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ McFarland Park
Stories and S'mores2018-10-26T18:00:00"Light a campfire and everyone's a storyteller" - John Geddes
Campfires are a wonderful place to come together and enjoy the outdoors. Join naturalist Heather Hucka for an evening of nature-inspired stories and songs along with everyone's favorite fire treat... S'MORES! It will be a night of sharing and laughter. Bring a chair or blanket and a family-friendly story if you have one! This evening is free but registration required by 4pm on October 22; free will donations accepted.
McFarland Park56461 180th StAmesIA50010 |
27 Explore your Outdoors: Camouflage! (previously scheduled for 10/13)October 27, 2018, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ McFarland Park
Explore your Outdoors: Camouflage! (previously scheduled for 10/13)2018-10-27T10:00:00Explore this absolutely amazing survival strategy. Searching for camouflage animals and create and hide some critters of your own. This program is for children ages 5 and up plus their adult. Participants must be dressed to explore the woods and prairie. Bring a snack and water if you wish. This program is free, but registration is required by 4pm on Wednesday, October 24.
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