Unusual Spring River Encounters with Frogs Birds and Owls
Narrator recalls a day on the river fishing for smallmouth with bullfrogs as unlikely companions. He notes later portraits of the frogs, then recounts mushroom forays with Dave Patterson seeing scarlet tanagers and a red bird crowding the woods. A distant heron like turkey bird and kildeer display enrich memory of a bright spring day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Patterson
Atkins
Ed Grimley
Martin Short
Coast-to-coast trail aims for 1996 opening progress report
The American Discovery Trail coordinator Reese Lukei says the 6000 mile coast-to-coast route may be ready for travelers in spring 1996. Maps are in development and signs posted as a guide book is slated for next year. The Iowa segment runs from Council Bluffs to Davenport along several state trails. The National Parks Service study will report to Congress in September 1995 and may grant National Scenic Trail status to parts of the ADT.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orlan Love Gazette
Reese Lukei
Lukei
The
American Hiking Society
ADT
Midwest
Iowa
Council Bluffs
Davenport
Raccoon River
Des Moines River
Heart of Iowa
Cedar Valley
Hoover
National Parks Service
Congress
Lukes
Park Service
Tom Neenan
Iowa Trails Council
Luker
Poker Run for Safety promotes boat handling on Coralville Reservoir
The Cedar Rapids Power Squadron and the U S Coast Guard Auxiliary host a Poker Run for Safety from 11 a m to 4 p m June 11 on the Coralville Reservoir. Participants collect cards at set stops to form a hand with prizes donated by local merchants. A wild card is issued to players who complete a US Coast Guard Auxiliary Courtesy Marine Examination CME at Mehaffey ramp GS Marine or Mid River Marina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Mehaffey
GS Marine
Mid-River Marina
CME
Jim Stickney
Scott Keeney
Scott Ford
Indian Creek Nature Center Eyes 50 Percent Size Expansion
The Indian Creek Nature Center seeks to add 67.6 acres from the Carrie Bena farm to reach 207 acres. The board must raise 42500 dollars by June 22 to secure the down payment with community support urged to protect wetlands upland woods and the Cedar River tributary Bena Brook. Rich Patterson notes restoration plans including tall grass prairie and woodland reclamation to aid wildlife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Creek Nature Center
Carrie Bena
Bena
Nature Center Board
Judy Moore
Nature Center
Gazette
Orian Love Rich Patterson
Bena Brook
Libby Memorial Open Invitational Archery Tournament
The Libby Memorial Open Invitational Archery Tournament unfolds Sunday and Monday at Iowa Lake Park grounds south of I 80 Exit 211. Registration starts at 7 am daily. cards due by 3 pm. Sponsored by the Iowa County Archers with a pre-event program on Iowa explorers at 8 pm Saturday featuring Dick Otten and Maria Koschmeder. Carl Koschmeder 655 8466 for details.
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Iowa Lake Park Grounds
Interstate 80
Iowa County Archers
Iowa County Conservation Board
Iowa
Lake Iowa Park
Dick Otten
Maria Koschmeder
Carl Koschmeder
Summer birds target by Cedar Rapids Audubon field trip
The Cedar Rapids Audubon Society will lead a field trip Saturday focusing on Warblers Thrushes Bluebirds Indigo buntings and other summer birds along the Sac and Fox area. Birders meet at 7 30 a.m. at the Indian Creek Nature Center parking lot 6665 Otis Rd SE. Midwest Fly Fishing announces a new five yearly publication for Midwest anglers with initial focus on Minnesota northern Iowa and western Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids Audubon Society
Sac and Fox Trail
Indian Creek Nature Center
Otis Rd
Midwest Fly Fishing
Midwest
Tom Helgeson
Minnesota
Iowa
Wisconsin
Helgeson
Zenith Ave. S
Minneapolis
Minn
Cedar Rapids Nature Center Seeks Funds for Bena Farm Purchase
Indian Creek Nature Center operates on fees sales memberships contributions and grants and counts on supporters to help purchase the Bena farm to enlarge the preserve. Send contributions to Center 6665 Otis Rd SE Cedar Rapids 52403.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ndian Creek
Bena
Indian Creek Nature Center
Otis Rd
Cedar Rapids
National Fishing Week Events in Eastern Iowa
Iowa Department of Natural Resources and partners celebrate National Fishing Week June 6 to 12 with free fishing days June 10 11 and 12 no license required for residents. Multiple clinics and events across Anamosa Lake Iowa Park Osborne Pond Center Junction Mass Park Rodgers Park and more with contacts for each event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Iowa
Anamosa
Wapsipinicon State Park
Wal-Mart
Mike Brewer
Lake Iowa Park
Interstate 80
Brown County
Iowa County
Izaak Walton League
Iowa County Conservation Board
Maria Koschmeder
Osborne Pond
Elkader
Highway 13
Clayton County Conservation Board
Tim Engelhardt
Central Park Lake
Center Junction
Jones
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Bill Sloan
Bill
Wild Side
Orlan
Orlan Love
Wapsipinicon River
Reese Lakes
Wilhelmi
Center Point
Cedar River
Rhonda Wilhelmi
David
Charlies
Alex
Rich Patterson
Acquisitio
Ately
Indian Creek
Nature Center Land
Rive
Gazette Map
County Conservation Board
Dana Kellogg
Mass Park
Washington County Conservation Board
Don Kline
Rodgers Park
Benton County Conservation Board
Steven Smith
Newance
the Gazette
ISAVE
Evinrude & Johnson
Ellis
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