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.

Hamilton County Conservation Upcoming Events

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Season of the Whitetail Deer
Date: Saturday, November 14, 2009
Location: Conservation Headquarters, Briggs Woods Park
Time: 7:00 to 8:00 pm
Come and explore the life cycle of Iowa's whitetail deer. Learn how to estimate the age of a deer by jawbone aging and antler characteristics. Observe how to process a deer yourself after a successful hunt. Deer jerky samples will be available to try. All ages are welcome to attend.

Star & Moon Theater / Astronomy Observation
Date: Saturday, December 12, 2009
Location: Conservation Office, Briggs Woods Park
Time: 7:30-9:30 pm
Explore the universe as we use Astronomy basics to observe star constellations, moon craters, planets, 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 be 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

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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