See other upcoming events on our 2010 calendar.
September 18 (Sat.) Tour of the Kothenbeutel Prairie, 10 a.m.-Noon
east of Sheffield, Franklin County
Visit Kothenbeutel Prairie with INHF Land Stewardship Specialist Brian Fankhauser and the Iowa Native Plant Society. This tour is one of the events planned for Iowa Prairie Heritage Week. Kothenbeutel Prairie is owned by INHF and is only open to the public for special events or with permission from the Foundation. This will be an easy hike. Directions: From the intersection of Highways 65 and C13, take Hwy C13 east about 4 miles to Thrush Ave. Take Thrush Ave. south about 1.5 miles to 240th St.. Turn west on 240th and travel about 1/2-mile. The prairie is on the north side where there is also an old quarry. Park along the road. In case of questions, contact Brian at 515-249-1338 (cell).
September 23 (Thurs.) Autumn Equinox Hike at the Jennett Heritage Area, 6-7:30 p.m.
near Nevada, Story County
INHF is helping Story County Conservation Board acquire this area that features 25 acres of diverse remnant prairie pasture within 171 acres of prairie reconstruction. This free "sneak peek" of the area will celebrate the first day of fall. Be prepared to hike a couple of miles. Read more about the Jennett Heritage Area and see the map. Please preregister by Sept. 22 by calling 515-232-2516 or e-mailing conservation@storycounty.com, so you can be contacted in case a weather cancellation is necessary. Please note: This property is not yet open to the public, except during such special events.
October 9 (Sat.) Dedication of Grace Addition to Bauer Slough, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
southeast of Webster City, Hamilton County
Help celebrate protection of a 157-acre addition to the upland and wetland complex at Bauer Slough public wildlife area. There will be a short program, followed by a tour and barbecue lunch, compliments of Pheasants Forever. The new addition provides valuable wildlife habitat and public recreation, and helps protect water quality in the Briggs Woods Lake watershed. More details to come.
October 10 (Sun.) Open House at the Jennett Heritage Area, 2-5 p.m.
near Nevada, Story County
INHF and the Story County Conservation Board will open the gates for visitors to hike or off-road bike
into the area. Staff and volunteers will be available at
several locations to guide your experience and answer questions. Read more about the Jennett Heritage Area and see the map. Please preregister by Oct. 8 by calling 515-232-2516 or e-mailing conservation@storycounty.com, so you can be contacted in case a weather cancellation is necessary. Please let us know if you need special
accommodations to access the site. Note: this property is not yet open to the public, except during such special events.
October 16-17 (Sat.-Sun.). Mississippi River Trail Weekend
Mississippi River Trail (starts in McGregor Iowa).
Explore an Iowa segment of the Mississippi River Trail in a fully-supported ride. This weekend of cycling will take you along parts of the Iowa and Wisconsin legs of the Mississippi River Trail – between McGregor, IA, and Cassville, WI. Experience breathtaking landscapes sculpted by the Mississippi River and its many tributaries. All of the details are taken care of so you can enjoy carefree cycling ($99/adult). INHF is proud to have been a key partner in the development of this trail, and INHF President Mark Ackelson and Trails Coordinator, Andrea Chase, both plan to participate. Click here http://www.shuttleguytours.com/tour-mrt-description.php for more details.
For more information or to post an event on the web calendar, e-mail Ann Robinson, INHF Outreach Coordinator, or
call 515- 288-1846. Events posted here have some connection to INHF.