Winnebago County Conservation

Owls of Iowa

Come learn about the owls that call Iowa home, including how to identify them, where to look for them, and how they’re able to hunt in almost total darkness! People will enjoy getting up close to several mounts of Iowa's owl species, hearing owl calls, and enjoying some hands-on items, as well. There will also be handouts for the kids! There’s no need to preregister for this program and there is no fee. 

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Fishing Rod Building Class

Have you ever thought about how fun it would be to fish with a fishing rod that you built yourself? Well, during this class, Natural Resource Manager Rick Lillie will help participants build their very own custom-made fishing rod! The instruction will be free, but people will need to buy a kit from mudhole.com. All participants should contact Rick by January 10th to register and, upon registration, Rick will help people decide which kit will be the right one for them. The class will be held in two sessions, with the first session being held on January 24th, beginning at 6:00 PM, and a final session on January 25th, running from 2:00-5:00 PM. 

Fishing Rod Building Class

Have you ever thought about how fun it would be to fish with a fishing rod that you built yourself? Well, during this class, Natural Resource Manager Rick Lillie will help participants build their very own custom-made fishing rod! The instruction will be free, but people will need to buy a kit from mudhole.com. All participants should contact Rick by January 10th to register and, upon registration, Rick will help people decide which kit will be the right one for them. The class will be held in two sessions, with the first session being held on January 24th, beginning at 6:00 PM, and a final session on January 25th, running from 2:00-5:00 PM. 

WCCB Meeting

Full Moon Prairie Walk

Come join Naturalist Lisa Ralls for a leisurely walk through the prairie under a full moon. The walk will begin and end at the Hanson Nature Center and will last about 45 minutes. During the walk, people will learn about the prairie and how people throughout history have connected with the prairie and the nighttime sky. Hot refreshments will be available at the Center afterwards.

Winter Stargazing

Come join us as we close out winter by enjoying a little stargazing! Naturalist Lisa Ralls will lead an informal tour of the winter nighttime sky, helping people to identify some of the brighter stars and constellations visible this time of year. Afterwards, everyone is invited to come inside to enjoy a cup of hot chocolate or hot apple cider! This program will be free of charge and there is no need to preregister. 

Attracting Bluebirds

Many people consider spring as having finally arrived when they see their first bluebird of the year! So, come to this program to learn about Iowa's bluebirds and how we can attract them here in north Iowa. Each family attending will also have the opporunity to make a bluebird house which they can either take home with them or donate for the prairie surrounding the Hanson Nature Center. The program will be free, but if people would like to build a house, we ask that they preregister by calling the WCCB at 641-567-3390. 

WCCB Meeting

WCCB Meeting

WCCB Meeting

WCCB Meeting