Aug. 17 float trip featuring ‘Cruisin for Critters’ theme

Local wildlife and river enthusiasts are encouraged to attend a  Saturday, Aug. 17 event at Botna Bend Park to learn about the fascinating life along the West Nishnabotna River from birds and mammals to trees and shrubs.

The group will assemble at the Botna Bend County Park before shuttling up to Avoca, where they will hit the water with Dr. Jim Pease to explore the “critters” who live in, on or around the West Nishnabotna River. 

Participants are urged to pack a lunch.

A paddler of Iowa’s rivers since the age of 12, Pease is a wildlife and interpretive specialist who will help you find and understand the wildlife along Iowa’s rivers. From birds and mammals to trees and shrubs, Pease knows them and knows how to help you understand them and their relationship with the river.

Depending on the river, they’ll paddle for about four hours, covering eight miles, stopping frequently to watch and learn what the river has to teach everyone. Family groups are welcome.

 To ensure adequate safety and effective instruction, the on-water session, beginning about noon, will be limited to 20 boats.  Participants may use their own boats or boats/paddles/PFDs will be provided. 

Follow the online registration instructions carefully to ensure that you are registering accurately for sessions and boats.

 There is no fee, but participation is limited to 20 boats, and preregistration is required for this event.

Registration link:  http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=oqgqe6jab&oeidk=a07...

Online registration will be open until Aug. 15.  After that date, please contact Emily Haase at Golden Hills RC&D, 712-482-3029.

This event is cosponsored by Golden Hills RC&D and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.  For more information, contact Emily Haase at Golden Hills RC&D; 712-482-3029 or Emily@goldenhillsrcd.org

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P.O. Box 377
Red Oak, IA 51566
Phone: 712-623-2566 Fax: 712-623-2568

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