O.W.L.S. Older Wiser Livelier Seniors- History of Iowa Wildlife

Event Summary

Looking for an excuse to get out of the house, make some new friends, enjoy a good meal and learn about the exciting world of nature? Then join us! These programs are held the first Tuesday of each month. The nature program will start at 11:00 a.m. at the Jester Park Lodge. An optional luncheon follows the program at noon in which pre-registration is required. Luncheon registration September 1. The cost of the catered lunch by The Radish is $10. Lunch menu - hot beef sandwiches, mashed potatoes, salad, and dessert.

For all the challenges facing Iowa’s wildlife populations and their habitats, reflection on the history of our state’s wildlife reveals many conservation success stories. These stories, told in concert with the unfolding of land use and economic development in Iowa’s rural landscapes, provide a lens into our history, a promising exampling of how hard work can pay off, and a model of collaboration, leadership, and hard work that can be modeled to address today’s conservation issues. This presentation will explore the history of 10 of Iowa’s most-familiar species from the time of European Settlement through present day, recounting trends in their population sizes and habitats, and the people involved in their recovery or extirpation in Iowa.

Cost

Adults - $10.00

Category

Programs