Sunday Field Sessions & Events
Sunday, June 2, 2024 | 6 AM-12 PM
The address for our outdoor seminar site is:
Loess Hills Wildlife Management Area
178th St. & Oak Ave
Castana, IA
(On Google Maps, type in "Loess Hills Prairie Seminar Campsite")
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Please click the button below for more information about workshop facilitators/speakers and in-depth event descriptions.
Schedule
Please check back regularly, this schedule is still being edited, but is the most up to date available.
6-7 AM
Birding Walk for All Ages - Mark, Ed, and Lee Brogie
Meet at the campground parking lot for a short bird walk. Some binoculars are provided.
7-8 AM
Yoga - Theresa Dehn
Enjoy a morning yoga class in the heart of the Loess Hills.
7-8 AM
Breakfast
Free Will Donation. Provided in part by Graceful Grind Coffeehouse. Menu information available under the Meals tab
8:15-10:10 AM
Breakout Session 4
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Bike Tour of the Loess Hills - Lance Brisbois [bike ride, older students and adults, hands on]
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Collecting, Documenting and Pressing Plants for Biology and Art - Rich Pope and Deb Lewis [camp, older students and adults, hands on]
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Making Friends with Sedges - Dr. Tom Rosburg [Walk, Adults and older students]
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Nests and Nestlings, Fledglings and Foundlings – The Hidden Treasures of Avian Reproduction and Architecture - Marlene and Bruce Ehresman [Camp, All Ages]
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Slope, Rise, Smoke, Wise: A Reading of New Work by Loess Hills Writers - Kelly Madigan and Others [Camp, Older Students and Adults]
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Hiking off-trail in the Loess Hills - Seth Brooks [Long Hike, hands on, Adults and older students]
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Creepy Crawly Critter Exploration - Andrea Porter [Short Walk, Hands On, All Ages, Kid Friendly]
10:30-11:30 AM
TBD - Live Animal Program
Unfortunately, SOAR, one of our longstanding partners who normally does a Raptor Program for us, was unable to attend this year due to staffing shortages and the recent storms in our area causing a large number of raptors needing care. We are actively working on organizing a replacement program involving raptors or other live animals. Thank you for understanding!
11:30-11:45 AM
End of Seminar Programming
Final Thank you and Ending Announcements