11th Annual Prairie Chicken Day

APR 05 2014 6:00 AM

Ringgold Conservation Office , Ringgold County

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Location

Kellerton Grasslands Bird Conservation Area
IA
Ringgold Conservation Office
2 Miles west of Kellerton on State Hwy 2. Turn south on 300th Ave and drive 1 mile to viewing deck.

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Reservations are not required for this event.

Event Summary

                                                                                11th Annual Prairie Chicken Day
                                                                                          Saturday April 5, 2014
                                                                            Kellerton Grasslands Bird Conservation Area
                                                                                           Schedule 6:00 a.m. - ?

Prairie Chicken viewing will take place from dawn until the chickens leave the booming grounds. The viewing platform is located two miles west of Kellerton IA on Hwy 2 and 1 mile south on 300th Ave. DNR personnel will be on hand to answer your questions. A commercial spotting scope and a limited number of binoculars will be available for your use but it is recommended that you bring your own binoculars or spotting scope if possible as the birds will be about 200 yards away.

After the viewing (9:30 -11:00 AM), join Ringgold County Conservation at the courthouse (west doors) in Mount Ayr for a special viewing of the traveling Tallgrass Prairie Exhibit! This exhibit offers interactive puzzles, mazes and a touch-table with animal furs and more! This exhibit is a fun family event that will excite and engage all ages. Director Kate Zimmerman will be available to answer questions and provide an up-close look at live amphibians and reptiles!! Touch a live Tiger Salamander and Painted Turtle!

Coffee, Juice and donuts will be available at the viewing stand.

Contact Info:        Grand River Wildlife Unit 641-783-2166
                             Ringgold CCB - 641-464-2787