UPCOMING PROGRAMS
Wetland Explorer - Nature Tot Programs
Every Wednesday
10:30am-12:00pm
Wetland Explorers is a nature program for preschool age children (Ages 2-5). A nature theme is explored through indoor and outdoor activities. Children should be accompanied by an adult. Siblings are welcome to attend. No registration is required. Most activities will be held outdoors, so dress for the weather!
Bird Sanctuary Dedication - Pleasant Ridge Grassland
Saturday, May 14th
1pm Ribbon Cutting & Pasture Bird Walk at the Farm
4-6pm - Environmental Teach-in & Potluck at the Wetlands Centre
6-8pm - Concert by Sophia Landis at the Wetlands Centre
Celebrate the dedication of the Bird Sanctuary at Phil & Sharon Specht’s farm (Pleasant Ridge Grassland), just outside of McGregor & Marquette. After the ribbon cutting, Upper Iowa Audubon Society will host a pasture bird walk on the farm. The farm is located at the intersection of Juniper Ave & Pleasant Ridge Rd (B-45), McGregor, Iowa. The farm will also be open for birding all day. Evening programs will take place at the Wetlands Centre, starting at 4pm. There will be an environmental teach-in and potluck (grass-fed beef provided by Spechts), followed by a concert by local musician, Sophia Landis.
Directions to farm:
From Monona: Go east out of Monona on Pleasant Ridge Road (County Road B45) for 7.5 miles. Phil's farm is on the right.
From Marquette: Drive west on US Hwy 18 for approximately 0.5 miles. Turn right (north) on Pleasant Ridge Road (County Road B45) and drive 5 miles.
Every Wednesday
10:30am-12:00pm
Wetland Explorers is a nature program for preschool age children (Ages 2-5). A nature theme is explored through indoor and outdoor activities. Children should be accompanied by an adult. Siblings are welcome to attend. No registration is required. Most activities will be held outdoors, so dress for the weather!
Bird Sanctuary Dedication - Pleasant Ridge Grassland
Saturday, May 14th
1pm Ribbon Cutting & Pasture Bird Walk at the Farm
4-6pm - Environmental Teach-in & Potluck at the Wetlands Centre
6-8pm - Concert by Sophia Landis at the Wetlands Centre
Celebrate the dedication of the Bird Sanctuary at Phil & Sharon Specht’s farm (Pleasant Ridge Grassland), just outside of McGregor & Marquette. After the ribbon cutting, Upper Iowa Audubon Society will host a pasture bird walk on the farm. The farm is located at the intersection of Juniper Ave & Pleasant Ridge Rd (B-45), McGregor, Iowa. The farm will also be open for birding all day. Evening programs will take place at the Wetlands Centre, starting at 4pm. There will be an environmental teach-in and potluck (grass-fed beef provided by Spechts), followed by a concert by local musician, Sophia Landis.
Directions to farm:
From Monona: Go east out of Monona on Pleasant Ridge Road (County Road B45) for 7.5 miles. Phil's farm is on the right.
From Marquette: Drive west on US Hwy 18 for approximately 0.5 miles. Turn right (north) on Pleasant Ridge Road (County Road B45) and drive 5 miles.
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