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If you've ever considered getting a hive or two of honeybees, Spring is the time to do it. We'll discuss the importance of honeybees as pollinators in addition to honey & other hive products we may glean as beekeepers. We'll cover some basics of bee biology & behavior, which really is what makes beekeeping such ... Read more
Join us for a book discussion and creative writing workshop on March 7th from 10 AM-12 PM at the Iowa Theater. Transform a wildlife story into a screenplay with help from The Winterset Stage. Authors can play themselves or trained actors will fill in. Open to the public.
Join us for a game night w/ American Idol contestant Sam Moss! March 31st, from 6-8PM at the Madison County Conservation Center. A fun, family-friendly night of games, crafts, singalongs—and help from the Sheriff’s Office to break the “Most Wanted” animals out of jail!
Join us for a virtual meet the author! April 7th, 6-7PM, Madison County Conservation Center Moderated virtual Q&A with Mary Roach, author of Fuzz
Join us for our LIVE WILD speaker series on April 14th from 6-7PM at the Conservation Center in Pammel Park. Jenny Boonjakuakul, Director of Iowa Bird Rehabilitation will share about her experience rehabilitating Iowa's wildlife. Free will donation to be shared equally between Madison County Foundation for Environmental Education and a conservation organization of the ... Read more
Join us on April 25th from 6:30-7:30 PM at the Madison County Conservation Center. Join us for a community showcase! An evening of selected writings, art, and performances from our community—plus the unveiling of the community-made Most Wanted Quilt. Open to the public.
Celebrate the USA’s 250th with hikes, wildlife demos, and exhibits exploring the link between independence and conservation. Sponsored by NEA Big Read. Open to the public.
Snake Ecology and Conservation in Madison County, Iowa with Paul Frese, Wildlife Diversity, Iowa Department of Natural Resources "I'll talk about snakes living in Madison County with an emphasis on Timber Rattlesnakes. The unique landscape and geology of Madison County provides habitat for a variety of snake species, including the Timber Rattlesnake. I'll discuss snake ... Read more
Join us the Madison County Conservation Center on July 7th from 6-7PM to learn about our endangered Barn Owls in Madison County! Free will donation equally shared by Madison County Foundation for Environmental Education and a conservation organization of the speaker's choice.
Ready to make learning fun—for you and your animals? Come explore the world of clicker training, where tiny clicks lead to big results! You’ll see how positive reinforcement can build trust, teach new behaviors, and create a stronger bond with animals, all while having a hands-on, interactive experience you won’t forget. Click, Treat, Repeat! (This ... Read more