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May 2 , 2010 Who helps make one third of the food you eat? That job rests on the tiny shoulders of bees, butterflies (and a couple birds and even bats!). Join naturalist Ann Burns to learn some of the fascinating stories of pollinators and what you can do to make the world a better place for these friends of farmers and gardeners. Attendees can make a “bee box” to place in their yard or garden to invite native bees to their home. Pre-registration is required by April 19 to make a bee box. Cost for the bee box is $2.00. Call 563-652-3783. May 8, 2010 Eagle Point is a great habitat for migrating warblers. Continue at various other sites in Dubuque County for the remainder of the day. Do as little or as much as you wish. The spring bird migration is in full swing. This is our opportunity to see a large variety of bird species. The rule is simple: in one twenty-four hour period, count as many different species as possible. This requires visiting as many different habitats as possible in that time period. In the early evening, we gather to tally our results, enjoy a meal, and share bird stories. May 8, 2010 Stan Bousson is a frien of DCCB and a wonderful photographer. He will be sharing his expertise on wildlife photography and giving participants a chance to get hands on with the subject matter. Please call to preregister for this program at 563.556.6745. May 13, 2010 Program: Expanding and strengthening community through work in the outdoors, environmental literacy, and service to community. May 23, 2010 Free popcorn and ice cream supplied by Dairy Council to trail users. May 23 , 2010 Join Doug Gonner for an afternoon of cooking up some food Dutch oven style! Learn how to cook with a Dutch oven, enjoy sampling some delicious dishes, and learn insider tips. Minimal cost for food. Bring your own Dutch oven or use one of ours. Bring food for a dish if you like too. May 29 - July 21, 2010 Come and check out this fun and informative traveling exhibit about Iowa's tall grass prairie heritage. June 10, 2010 Join us for a potluck supper and good conversation. Bring your own beverage, table service, and a dish to share. June 12, 2010 Teach your toddlers to investigate creepy crawlers under water. We will encourage children ages 3-5 to dig in and search for insects and invertebrates living within Catfish Creek. Dress children in clothes that can get muddly and wet. We will provide a snack and equipment for activities so preregistration is required. June 18 - 20, 2010 The Iowa Ornithologists’ Union and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will be hosting a Breeding Bird Atlas (BBA) Blockbusting Weekend in Dubuque, Clinton and Jackson Counties on Friday-Sunday, June 18-20, 2010. The BBA is a five year project where volunteers search for evidence of birds nesting throughout the state to enhance our understanding of these species, their breeding range and their habitat selection. Everyone is invited to participate, regardless of previous birding experience. The weekend will begin with a presentation about the BBA on Friday evening. Volunteers will learn how to participate, how to determine breeding bird status, and how to turn in observations. During Saturday and Sunday, volunteers will be out in blocks (predetermined areas to inventory) searching for nesting birds. Atlas volunteers are encouraged to visit any block within a reasonable driving distance, and there will be a sign up sheet to divide up the targeted blocks. Volunteers are responsible for making arrangements for their own accommodations and meals. If you plan on participating, please RSVP to the BBA Coordinator the Monday prior to the weekend of the event. For more specific information, please visit http://bba.iowabirds.org or contact Billy Reiter-Marolf, the BBA volunteer coordinator at bbacoordinator@iowabirds.org or phone 515-432-2823 ext. 117. If you have already had the training, call Charlie Winterwood at 563.588.2783 for local instructions and meeting place. June 27, 2010 Take a stroll through the Jurstville Prairie. Enjoy blooming wildflowers, and learn about prairie life. July 7, 2010 Pack a lucn and the kids. Head to the Swiss Valley Park for a lunch and some hands on fun with frogs! Kids ages 5 and up are welcome to attend the program. We will meet at the Walnut Pavilion in the park and explore from there. Please call 563.556.6745 to register or if you have questions. July 11, 2010 he Dubuque Audubon Society participates in the Fourth of July Butterfly Count sponsored by the North American Butterfly Association. Teams of observers go to specific areas and count the number and kinds of butterflies observed. This is a great opportunity to learn about butterflies and is a great kid-friendly activity. Nets provided. Children welcome to help run down and net the butterflies that we cannot identify with binoculars. July 25, 2010 August 12, 2010 September 9 , 2010 Bring your own table service, beverage, and a dish to share. September 11, 2010 |
