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Tick Tip: EASY TICK REMOVAL
This is great, because it works in those places where it's sometimes difficult to get to with tweezers: between toes, in the middle of a head full of dark hair, etc.
Apply a glob of liquid soap to a cotton ball. Cover the tick with the soap-soaked cotton ball and swab it for a few seconds (15-20), the tick will come out on its own and be stuck to the cotton ball when you lift it away.
Thanks to Gail A. Kantak - Iowa DNR Fire Supervisor - Forestry Bureau for this helpful tip!
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There is no cost for these events. To register or to obtain more information, please contact the Hamilton County Conservation Board office at 515-832-9570 or email hccblaird@wmtel.net
Listen to KQWC 95.7 FM for changes and cancellations.
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Wind Farm / Energy Program & Tour
Presented by Dave Healy, Mid American Energy
Date: Saturday, May 10, 2008
Location: Conservation Headquarters building
Time: 3:00-4:00 pm presentation on wind farms; 4:00-6:00 pm Wind Farm Tour and Tower Climb-Blairsburg; 6:00-7:00 pm dinner
Dave Healy, wind farm manager, will give a presentation on Wind Energy and lead a tour of the wind farm. People interested in climbing a wind tower will be required to sign a liability wavier prior to the climb. Dinner will follow for registered participants, compliments of Mid American Energy.
RSVP required by May 7. To register or with questions, call 515-832-9570 or email John Laird at hccblaird@wmtel.net.
This program is limited to the first 50 people, with only 20 people climbing the tower.
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Owl Hike
Date: Saturday, May 24, 2008
Location: Briggs Woods Park, HCCB Office
Join us for a presentation on the owls of Iowa and a night hike following. Learn about Iowa's different owl species and their importance to our environment. We will discuss their night time adaptations and listen to their calls. Follow us on a hike in the dark and try our best to call in some owls.
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This introductory junior golf camp focuses on the fundamentals of golf, including etiquette and rules, full swing, short game, and putting. This camp is open to grades 3-8.
Dates: June 9-12 (Mon-Thurs) 1:30-3:30 pm
Cost: $30 per student (due June 9)
Includes: 10 hours instruction and limited play, Tee shirt, Rule Book, Snacks, Drink & Prizes. Limited equipment available.
Instructors: Jerry & Marilyn Malloy
Registration Deadline: Friday, June 6
To Register: Contact Briggs Woods Golf Course 832-9572.
Registration forms available at Briggs Woods Golf Course and Fuller Hall
Summer Junior Golf Lessons
These Junior lessons will focus on development and all aspects of the game of golf. Open to ages 8 - 15.
June 17, 24; July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Cost: $5 per student per session
Instructors: Jerry & Marilyn Malloy
No registration necessary
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Bats: Myth vs. Reality
Date: Saturday, June 7, 2008
Location: Bell's Mill Park, Shelter
Time: 8:00-10:00 pm
Join us to explore the amazing world of bats as we sort out Myth from Reality. We will count the bats as they exit their houses to feed on insects. This program is for all ages.
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Women in the Outdoors - No Women Left Inside!
Date: July 11 and July 12, 2008
Location: Brushy Creek State Recreation Area, Lehigh, IA
Time: Cost is $45, which includes meals and camping
What would I do at this event?
Friday, July 11th (optional)
6:00-8:00 pm - Registration, set-up campsite, social time
8:00 pm - Naturalist Program
9:00 pm - Movie
Saturday, July 12th
7:30-8:00 am - Registration
8:15-9:45 am (choose one)
- Dutch oven cooking
- Target Shooting
- Ways of the Prairie
10:00-11:30 am (choose one)
- Trailer Backing and Boat Care
- Geocaching
- Shotgun Range
11:45-12:45 - Lunch
1:00-2:30 (choose one)
- Nature Photography
- Fishing and Cleaning
- Horse Business
2:45-4:15 (choose one)
- Women's Personal Safety and Awareness
- Archery
- Canoeing Basics
Who can attend? Women ages 14 and older are invited to participate. Bring your best friend, sister, mother and daughter to join in the fun. Youth under the age of 18 must have a parent present.
For complete brochure, contact John Laird at 515-832-9570 or hccblaird@wmtel.net.
Sponsored by the Iowa DNR, Hamilton and Webster County Conservation.
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Boone River Clean-up
Date: Saturday, August 9, 2008
Time: 7:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Start at Briggs Woods Park, Webster City
The river clean-up will be targeting 3.6 miles of the Boone River from Briggs Woods Park to Albright's Canoe Access, and is being coordinated by the Hamilton County Conservation, City of Webster City and Hamilton County ISU Extension.
This service project will begin at 7:00 am at Briggs Woods Park Shelter 1 (in the campground) and will conclude at 1:00 at Briggs Woods Park where lunch will be served. Parking is available at the canoe access parking lot at the park, along the river.
Any questions regarding the Boone River Cleanup should be directed to John Laird at 515-832-9570 or hccblaird@wmtel.net.
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Autumn Night Hike / Dirty Jobs
Date: Saturday, October 25, 2008
Location: Briggs Woods Park
Meal: 6:00-7:00 pm - provided by Foster's Funeral & Cremation - choice of chili or chicken noodle soup
Hike: 7:00-8:30 pm
Register: 515-832-9570 or hccb@wmtel.net
What dirty jobs do the animals do that nobody else wants to do? Come see the dirty jobs that turkey vultures, coyote, snakes, magots/fly, and leeches do.
Park at the Briggs Woods Park beach parking lot and walk the bike trail to Shelter 2 for the meal. The hike will start every 10 minutes starting at 7:00 pm, with a maximum of 25 people per group, and will last approximately 1 hour.
The program will be presented by Hamilton and Webster County Conservation and is for all who enjoy a hike at night and all ages.
So that we can plan food, we ask that you register by calling the Hamilton County Conservation office at 515-832-9570 or emailing us at hccb@wmtel.net.
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Night Hike to Indian Mounds
Date: Saturday, November 22, 2008
Location: Skillet Creek Indian Mounds, west of Stratford
Time: 6:00 pm
The Hamilton and Webster County Conservation Boards will be co-sponsoring a Night Hike at the Skillet Creek Indian Mounds. The public will have an opportunity to listen to sounds of the night and look for tracks of nocturnal animals. Using fluorescent tracking powder and black lights, we’ll search for evidence of these animals that come out after dark. Enjoy the mysteries of the night as we walk the moderately-difficult hiking path of the Skillet Creek Indian Mounds, an area rich in local and ancient history.
Meet us at the Skillet Creek Indian Mounds parking area by 6:00 pm. To reach the area, follow Highway 175 west of Stratford approx. 4 miles. Just after crossing the bridge over the Des Moines River, turn north onto River Road. Turn onto Skillet Creek Rd (left at the Y intersection). Just beyond the first curve will be the parking lot where we’ll be meeting. Bring a flashlight and dress warmly for a more enjoyable winter excursion. This program is free and open to the public, so bring children and friends and join in the fun. For more information call John at 515-832-9570.
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Star & Moon Theater
Date: Saturday, December 13, 2008
Location: Conservation Office, Briggs Woods Park
Time: 7:30 pm
Explore the universe as we use Astronomy basics to observe star constellations, moon craters, Mars, and orbiting satellites. December offers a great opportunity to view mars. Bring your binoculars and curiosity to enjoy an inside talk and outside sky observation. Free Star Finders will provided to those who attend. This program is for all ages. Meet at the Conservation office at 8:00 pm; to last approximately 2 hours. Dress appropriately for outdoor observation. For more information call John at 515-832-9570 or email hccblaird@wmtel.net
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Snowshoe & Cross Country Skiing Clinic
Date: January 2009
Location: Conservation Headquarters building
Time: 2:00-4:00 pm
This clinic is for all ages of people who just love snow. Come and learn the basics of snowshoeing and cross country skiing. The number of skis and snowshoes is limited, so please call the office at 515-832-9570 to register.
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Introduction to Ice Fishing
Date: February 2009
Location: Briggs Woods Park
Time: 2:00 - 4:00 pm
This Fish Iowa program will be fun and informative to all who attend. All ages are welcome to come and build an ice fishing pole and try your luck at ice fishing. To reserve your spot in this class, call the office at 515-832-9570.
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5/9/2008