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  • Canoe Program~ June 6, 2009~ Turkey Run to St Francisville~ ~Starting at 9AM~

    Join the LCCB staff for a basic introduction to canoeing.  All equipment, water, and snacks will be provided.  Participants are required to wear a lifejacket, which will be

    provided. The cost is $20 per person and pre-registration is required by calling LCCB at 319-463-7673.  There must be 5 participants registered in order to hold this event.

      

    LCCB Meeting ~ June 9, 2009~ Heron Bend Conservation Area~ 7 PM~

     

    Kids Scholarship Fishing Tournament ~ June 13, 2009 ~Heron Bend Fishing Area~

    ~7:30 AM –11:00 AM~

    Bring your kids out for a morning of fishing at Heron Bend Fishing Area located on Hwy 61 just outside of Fort Madison.  This event is sponsored by Lee County Conservation Board.  Registration is at 7:30 AM and fishing will be from 8AM-11AM. The top two from each tournament will qualify for the finals tournament to be held in August of 2009. The cost is $2 per child and anyone 16 and under can participate.  For more information contact LCCB at 319-463-7673.  

     

    Horseback Riding with the Westercamp Family ~ June 20, 2009~ Shimek State Forest ~ 2 PM ~

    Join the LCCB naturalist and the Westercamp family on a 3 hour horseback ride through Shimek State Forest.   Horses and snacks are provided.   Pre-registration is required and spaced is limited to 12 riders.  All participants are required to sign a waiver form and the fee is $25 per rider.  To register call LCCB at 319-463-7673.  Directions will be given upon registration. In the event of rain, we will contact each rider to reschedule. 

     

    Kids Scholarship Fishing Tournament ~ June 27, 2009~ Chatfield Park~

    ~7:30 AM –11:00 AM~

    Bring your kids out for a morning of fishing at Chatfield Park near Keokuk, IA.  This event is sponsored by Lee County Conservation Board and Pheasants Forever.  Registration is at 7:30 AM and fishing will be from 8AM-11AM. Please meet at the large shelter house near the playground. The top two from each tournament will qualify for the finals tournament to be held in August of 2009. The cost is $2 per child and anyone 16 and under can participate.  For more information contact LCCB at 319-463-7673. 

     

    LCCB Meeting ~ July 14, 2009~ Heron Bend Conservation Area~ 7 PM~

     

    Kids Scholarship Fishing Tournament ~ August 8, 2009~ Pollmiller Park~ 7:30 AM –11:00 AM~

    Bring your kids out for a morning of fishing at Pollmiller Park near West Point, IA.  This event is sponsored by Lee County Conservation Board.  Registration is at 7:30 AM and fishing will be from 8AM-11AM. Please meet at the first shelter house. The top two from each tournament will qualify for the finals tournament to be held in August of 2009. The cost is $2 per child and anyone 16 and under can participate.  For more information contact LCCB at 319-463-7673.

     

    LCCB Meeting ~ August 11, 2009~ Heron Bend Conservation Area~ 7 PM~

     

    LCCB Office Closed~ September 7, 2009~ All Day~

     

    LCCB Meeting ~ September 8, 2009~ Heron Bend Conservation Area~ 7 PM~

     

    Monarch Program & Tagging~ Early September~ Location to be announced~ Starting at 9AM~

    Join the naturalists to learn about monarch butterflies, their migration to Mexico, and life cycle.  The best part will be chasing through the prairie to catch a monarch, gather information, tag it with a special sticker, and release it on its journey.   The cost is a $2 per person and participants should dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes for hiking.  If you have a butterfly net please bring one, as there are a limited amount available for use.  Call LCCB at 319-463-7673 for more information.

     

    Upcoming Events

    Horseback Riding ~September 26,2009 & October 17, 2009~Shimek State Forest~ 2 PM~

    Monarch Tagging ~ Early September~ Location to be announced~ Starting at 9 AM~

    Wild Edibles~ October 3, 2009~ Wilson Lake ~ 9AM –Noon~

    Non-Scary Halloween Hike ~ October 24, 2009 ~Wilson Lake ~ 6:30 PM– 8:30 PM

     

    Wild Edibles Program and Sampling~ May 30, 2009~ Pollmiller Park ~ 9AM-Noon~

    Join Mike Krebill retired teacher & wild edibles guru to learn about edible plants, nuts, and fruits, found here in Iowa and at Pollmiller Park.  Enjoy tasting homemade treats, learn how to identify wild edibles, learn tips & tricks for preparing & harvesting, and leave with delicious recipes.  The cost is $2 per person and pre-registration is required by calling LCCB at 319-463-7673.  There must be at least 5 participants registered to hold this program and space is limited to 25 participants.

     

    Canoe Program~ June 6, 2009~ Turkey Run to St Francisville~ ~Starting at 9AM~

    Join the LCCB staff for a basic introduction to canoeing.  All equipment, water, and snacks will be provided.  Participants are required to wear a lifejacket, which will be

    provided. The cost is $20 per person and pre-registration is required by calling LCCB at 319-463-7673. There must be 5 participants registered in order to hold this event.

      

    LCCB Meeting ~ June 9, 2009~ Heron Bend Conservation Area~ 7 PM~

     

    Kids Scholarship Fishing Tournament ~ June 13, 2009 ~Heron Bend Fishing Area~

    ~7:30 AM –11:00 AM~

    Bring your kids out for a morning of fishing at Heron Bend Fishing Area located on Hwy 61 just outside of Fort Madison.  This event is sponsored by Lee County Conservation Board.  Registration is at 7:30 AM and fishing will be from 8AM-11AM. The top two from each tournament will qualify for the finals tournament to be held in August of 2009. The cost is $2 per child and anyone 16 and under can participate.  For more information contact LCCB at 319-463-7673.  

     

    Horseback Riding with the Westercamp Family ~ June 20, 2009~ Shimek State Forest ~ 2 PM ~

    Join the LCCB naturalist and the Westercamp family on a 3 hour horseback ride through Shimek State Forest.   Horses and snacks are provided.  Pre-registration is required and spaced is limited to 12 riders.  All participants are required to sign a waiver form and the fee is $25 per rider.  To register call LCCB at 319-463-7673.  Directions will be given upon registration. In the event of rain, we will contact each rider to reschedule. 

     

    Kids Scholarship Fishing Tournament ~ June 27, 2009~ Chatfield Park~

    ~7:30 AM –11:00 AM~

    Bring your kids out for a morning of fishing at Chatfield Park near Keokuk, IA.  This event is sponsored by Lee County Conservation Board and Pheasants Forever.  Registration is at 7:30 AM and fishing will be from 8AM-11AM. Please meet at the large shelter house near the playground. The top two from each tournament will qualify for the finals tournament to be held in August of 2009. The cost is $2 per child and anyone 16 and under can participate.  For more information contact LCCB at 319-463-7673. 

     

    LCCB Meeting ~ July 14, 2009~ Heron Bend Conservation Area~ 7 PM~

     

     

     

     

     

    Wild Edibles Program and Sampling~ May 30, 2009~ Pollmiller Park ~ 9AM-Noon~

    Join Mike Krebill retired teacher & wild edibles guru to learn about edible plants, nuts, and fruits, found here in Iowa and at Pollmiller Park.  Enjoy tasting homemade treats, learn how to identify wild edibles, learn tips & tricks for preparing & harvesting, and leave with delicious recipes.  The cost is $2 per person and pre-registration is required by calling LCCB at 319-463-7673.  There must be at least 5 participants registered to hold this program and space is limited to 25 participants.

     

    Canoe Program~ June 6, 2009~ Turkey Run to St Francisville~ ~Starting at 9AM~

    Join the LCCB staff for a basic introduction to canoeing.  All equipment, water, and snacks will be provided.  Participants are required to wear a lifejacket, which will be

    provided. The cost is $20 per person and pre-registration is required by calling LCCB at 319-463-7673. There must be 5 participants registered in order to hold this event.

      

    LCCB Meeting ~ June 9, 2009~ Heron Bend Conservation Area~ 7 PM~

     

    Kids Scholarship Fishing Tournament ~ June 13, 2009 ~Heron Bend Fishing Area~

    ~7:30 AM –11:00 AM~

    Bring your kids out for a morning of fishing at Heron Bend Fishing Area located on Hwy 61 just outside of Fort Madison.  This event is sponsored by Lee County Conservation Board.  Registration is at 7:30 AM and fishing will be from 8AM-11AM. The top two from each tournament will qualify for the finals tournament to be held in August of 2009. The cost is $2 per child and anyone 16 and under can participate.  For more information contact LCCB at 319-463-7673.  

     

    Horseback Riding with the Westercamp Family ~ June 20, 2009~ Shimek State Forest ~ 2 PM ~

    Join the LCCB naturalist and the Westercamp family on a 3 hour horseback ride through Shimek State Forest.   Horses and snacks are provided.  Pre-registration is required and spaced is limited to 12 riders.  All participants are required to sign a waiver form and the fee is $25 per rider.  To register call LCCB at 319-463-7673.  Directions will be given upon registration. In the event of rain, we will contact each rider to reschedule. 

     

    Kids Scholarship Fishing Tournament ~ June 27, 2009~ Chatfield Park~

    ~7:30 AM –11:00 AM~

    Bring your kids out for a morning of fishing at Chatfield Park near Keokuk, IA.  This event is sponsored by Lee County Conservation Board and Pheasants Forever.  Registration is at 7:30 AM and fishing will be from 8AM-11AM. Please meet at the large shelter house near the playground. The top two from each tournament will qualify for the finals tournament to be held in August of 2009. The cost is $2 per child and anyone 16 and under can participate.  For more information contact LCCB at 319-463-7673. 

     

    LCCB Meeting ~ July 14, 2009~ Heron Bend Conservation Area~ 7 PM~

     

     

     

     

     

     

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