On Saturday, March 3 at 10:00 A.M. the Wapsi River Environmental Education Center will host a bluebird house workshop. Join Aaron Askelson to learn about bluebirds and build a bluebird house.  Participants will also learn about the correct placement and maintenance of the boxes.  Kits will be available for $5.00 each.  Please call (563) 328-3286 by Thursday, March 1 to register, and state the number of kits you would like to reserve.

The Wapsi River Environmental Education Center can be found 6 miles south of Wheatland or 1 mile northwest of Dixon, Iowa by taking County Road Y4E.  Then turn north at 52nd Avenue and follow the signs for about 1 mile.

 

Maple-Syruping Demonstration Planned

On Saturday, March 3 at 1:00 P.M. the Wapsi River Environmental Education Center will be hosting a maple-syruping demonstration. Join Tom Greene as he discusses the history and procedure of tapping trees for syrup.  Handouts and where to find tapping equipment will be provided to participants.  Please call (563) 328-3286, if you are interested in attending.

 

The Wapsi River Environmental Education Center can be found 6 miles south of Wheatland or 1 mile northwest of Dixon, Iowa by taking County Road Y4E.  Then turn north at 52nd Avenue and follow the signs for about 1 mile.

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