Nature Story Hour GrimesFarm and Conservation Center 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Preschoolers and their adult(s) are invited to listen to fun nature stories, take a walk and explore nature's wonders. Monarchs and Milkweed Marshalltown Public Library & Grimes Farm 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Bring your family and friends to this FREE program highlighting the plight of the amazing monarch butterfly. 1-2:30 pm at the Marshalltown Public Library, 2:45-4:00 p.m Grimes Farm

Brown Bag - Fall Colors GrimesFarm and Conservation Center 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Bring your lunch and experience the fall splendor of New England with former MCCB Naturalist Diane Hall Must pre-register Naturally Artistic - Fine Silver GrimesFarm and Conservation Center 6:30 -8:30 pm Learn to create beautiful fine silver jewelry without traditional metalsmithing techniques . Must pre-register, Fee $40.00 Nature Story Hour GrimesFarm and Conservation Center 10:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m. Preschoolers and their adult(s) are invited to listen to fun nature stories, take a walk and explore nature's wonders.

Star Gazing Dean Memorial Observatory- Green Castle Recreaton Area 7:00 p.m. The Amateur Astronomers of Central Iowa invite the public for a telescopic view of the night sky.

Prairie Heritage Day Grimes Farm 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Celebrate Oktemberfest and participate in pioneer crafts and skills: candle dipping, rope making, cider pressing, buffalo chip throw and more! Also look for us in the Oktemberfest parade!

Story Walk Book: Monarch Butterfly of Aster Way by Elizabeth Ring, Illustrations by Katie Lee

Nature Story Hour GrimesFarm and Conservation Center 10:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m. Preschoolers and their adult(s) are invited to listen to fun nature stories, take a walk and explore nature's wonders. Marietta Sand Prairie Seed Harvest Marietta Sand Prairie 6:00 p.m. Participants will hand-pick seed from the prairie. Must pre-register. Canoe Float Furrow Access to Three Bridges 2:00 p.m. Enjoy a leisurely Sunday afternoon paddle down the Iowa River. Must pre-register. Fee $10 if renting a canoe.

Brown Bag Bunch - Iowa Wildlife Center GrimesFarm and Conservation Center 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. A representative from the Iowa Wildlife Center will discuss the role of wildlife rehabilitation. Must pre-register. Nature Story Hour GrimesFarm and Conservation Center 10:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m. Preschoolers and their adult(s) are invited to listen to fun nature stories, take a walk and explore nature's wonders

Sand Lake Trout Release Sand Lake 11:00 a.m. The Iowa DNR will release 2000 trout. Event is FREE, but anglers must be properly licensed and bring their own fishing gear.

Star Gazing Dean Memorial Observatory- Green Castle Recreaton Area 6:15 p.m. The Amateur Astronomers of Central Iowa invite the public for a telescopic view of the night sky.

Hunter Safety Field Day GrimesFarm and Conservation Center 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Participants must register on line at www.iowadnr.gov/huntered before October 3 and must complete online course before attending class

Story Walk Book: Are you a Spider? by Judy Allen and Tudor Humphries

Nature Story Hour GrimesFarm and Conservation Center 10:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m. Preschoolers and their adult(s) are invited to listen to fun nature stories, take a walk and explore nature's wonders

Wood Burning GrimesFarm and Conservation Center 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Learn basics of wood burning and take home a piece of art. Must pre-register. Cost $15.

Brown Bag Bunch - Honey Bees GrimesFarm and Conservation Center 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 2017 Iowa Honey Queen, Carly Raye Vannoy, will be sharing about honeybees, honey, beekeeping. Must pre-register. Nature Store Hour GrimesFarm and Conservation Center 10:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m. Preschoolers and their adult(s) are invited to listen to fun nature stories, take a walk and explore nature's wonders

Leopold Benches GrimesFarm and Conservation Center 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Build a reclaimed wood Leopold Bench. Must pre-register. Cost $40.

Story Walk Book: The Wide World of Suzie Mallard by Hazel Hutchens, Illustrated by Dominic Catalano

December

Wreath Making GrimesFarm and Conservation Center 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Create a wreath from evergreens. Must pre-register. Cost $20.

For more details on any of the events listed please visit www.co.marshall.ia.us/departments/conservation or use the following QR code. Or ask for a Fall Seasons newsletter at the front desk.

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Wanted Apples and Volunteers! If you would like to volunteer to help with Prairie Heritage Day or if you have any spare apples that can be used to make apple cider for Prairie Heritage Day please call us at 641-752-5490. Prairie Heritage Day is September 23 from 2-5.pm.

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