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SUMMARY:Iowa Women in Natural Resource Conservation Conference
DESCRIPTION:To provide a network and support system for women in natural resources and environmental fields; To promote the entrance\, retention\, and advancement of women in the natural resource and environmental careers.\nRegister before Feb. 2 to get a better deal. Here is the link: https://www.iwinr.com/…/c1f066…
URL:https://www.madisoncountyparks.org/calendar/iowa-women-in-natural-resource-conservation-conference/
LOCATION:Warren County Conservation Middleswart Lodge
CATEGORIES:Local Partner Event
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SUMMARY:African Painted Dogs
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Madison County Conservation Center on Saturday\, Feb. 21st from 1-2PM! \nDr. Greg Rasmussen is a 2023 Indianapolis Prize nominee and wildlife conservationist who has studied the critically endangered painted dog for over thirty years\, one of the longest studies of the species ever conducted. \nWorking in Zimbabwe\, he is the founder of Painted Dog Research Trust\, whose mission is to both continue with research into the species and build for the future of conservation by meaningfully incorporating Zimbabwean students to develop local capacity and tomorrow’s conservationists.
URL:https://www.madisoncountyparks.org/calendar/african-painted-dogs/
LOCATION:Madison County Conservation Center\, 2508 Pammel Park Trail\, Winterset\, IA\, 50273\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation Board Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Madison County Conservation":MAILTO:jlowry@madisoncounty.iowa.gov
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SUMMARY:Madison County's Most Wanted: Snakes\, Coyotes\, and Bats\, oh my!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an expert panel discussion! \nAn expert panel discussion on handling real-life encounters with Madison County’s most misunderstood wildlife. \n\nQ & A\nCommon misperceptions\nBenefits of animals\nHow to deal with conflict\nVirtual Option Available\n\n\n\n\nPanelists:\n\n\nJim Pottebaum\, Veterinarian/Owner at Winterset Veterinary Center\n\n\nMarlene Ehresman\, Executive Director of the Iowa Wildlife Center\nCatherine Cummings\, Wildlife Depredation Biologist\, IADNR
URL:https://www.madisoncountyparks.org/calendar/madison-countys-most-wanted-snakes-coyotes-and-bats-oh-my/
LOCATION:Madison County Conservation Center\, 2508 Pammel Park Trail\, Winterset\, IA\, 50273\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation Board Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Madison County Conservation":MAILTO:jlowry@madisoncounty.iowa.gov
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SUMMARY:SWISH Winter Soil Health Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join the Southwest Iowa Soil Health (SWISH) Group for the 2nd meeting of the 2026 Winter Meeting Series! \nHOW FARMERS CAN UTILIZE AI TOOLS \nAlexis Stevens\, Director of Farm Operations with Momentis\, will be discussing how farmers and their advisors can use simple artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make decisions\, maximize Return on Investment (ROI)\, and improve soil health. \nThis will be an in-person event at the Madison County Conservation Center. In the event of inclement weather\, this meeting will change to a virtual format with the same date and time. \nThis meeting is free and open to all. RSVP is not required to attend\, but please not that lunch will not be provided. Reach out to Ruth Blomquist at ruth.blomquist@usda.gov with any questions or accommodation requests. \nFollow SWISH on Facebook to learn more about soil health and upcoming events: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554854230349
URL:https://www.madisoncountyparks.org/calendar/swish-winter-soil-health-meeting/
LOCATION:Madison County Conservation Center\, 2508 Pammel Park Trail\, Winterset\, IA\, 50273\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local Partner Event
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SUMMARY:Live Wild: Sasquatch\, Mike Havlik
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the new Madison County Conservation Center in Pammel Park for our LIVE WILD 2026 Speaker Series!\nThese events will be held the first TUESDAY of each month from 6-7 PM.\nMore information about each event coming SOON!\nFree Will Donation: Proceeds will be equally shared between Madison County Foundation for Environmental\nEducation and a conservation organization of the speaker’s choice.\nAre you interested in sponsoring this series so we can provide refreshments? Please let us know!\nQuestions? Email Jessie at jlowry@madisoncounty.iowa.gov\n\nMadison County Soil Survey Legend 2026 for web
URL:https://www.madisoncountyparks.org/calendar/live-wild/
LOCATION:Madison County Conservation Center\, 2508 Pammel Park Trail\, Winterset\, IA\, 50273\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Madison County Conservation":MAILTO:jlowry@madisoncounty.iowa.gov
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SUMMARY:Madison County's Most Wanted
DESCRIPTION:Madison County’s Most Wanted will feature writers’ workshops\, book discussions\, community art projects\, and more—all exploring the fascinating and sometimes humorous world of human-wildlife conflict\, as portrayed in Fuzz. Themes from the book will be localized to highlight issues relevant to Madison County\, including rattlesnakes\, foxes\, coyotes\, and bats…as well as an exotic perspective from the island of Madagascar!\n\nNov. 8th is our kickoff event!\nJoin us for the Madison County’s Most Wanted kick-off!\nFree adult and children’s books*\nFuzz by Mary Roach\nHow to be a Good Creature by Sy Montgomery\nShort Film Viewing: Backyard Bears\nGuest Speaker: Dr. Edward Louis\, Madagascar Biodiversity Project\nCommunity Discussion\nQuilt Project introduced
URL:https://www.madisoncountyparks.org/calendar/madison-countys-most-wanted/
LOCATION:Madison County Conservation Center\, 2508 Pammel Park Trail\, Winterset\, IA\, 50273\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Madison County Conservation":MAILTO:jlowry@madisoncounty.iowa.gov
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