Buena Vista County Conservation events: Electrofishing and Nature on Canvas

Nature Sprouts: Fireflies

Nature Sprouts is for children up to five years. It will be held once a month, May through October at Storm Lake Marina. Each month will be a new theme and we will have story, crafts, snack and hands-on activities to fit the theme.

Our next Nature Sprouts will be on Tuesday, July 21, at 10 a.m. Meet at the Storm Lake Marina patio. Storm Lake Marina is located at 207 W. Marina Road. The theme for July is fireflies.

Nature Sprouts is free of charge, however, registration is required. Call the conservation office at 712-295-7985 by Friday, July 17, at 4 p.m.

Electrofishing Program

Interested in the fish of Northwest Iowa? Join us on Thursday, July 23, at 10 a.m. to learn from Iowa DNR Fisheries Biologist Ben Wallace as he demonstrates the use of electrofishing equipment near the Linn Grove Dam. As this event will be outdoors, attendees are encouraged to dress appropriately for weather.

Naturalist Lunch Box: Deer

Naturalist Lunch Box is held at noon on select Fridays in the summer at Storm Lake Marina. Pack a lunch and join the fun. Naturalist Lunch Box is designed for all ages. The naturalist will present a short program on a selected topic and have hands-on activities for younger audience members.

Friday, July 24, at 12 p.m. will be the next Naturalist Lunchbox. Come learn all about deer, make a craft and go on a short walk to find all the fawns hidden around the park.

RSVP to the conservation office by Wednesday, July 22, at 4 p.m. by calling 712-295-7985. This program can be cancelled due to inclement weather or lack of participants.

Nature on Canvas

The BV County Conservation Board and Witter Gallery are excited to partner up and offer Nature on Canvas at the Storm Lake Marina. Nature on Canvas is a step-by-step painting class for adults and young adults.

The class will take place on Saturday, July 25, from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and we will be painting fireflies. The cost is $12 to cover supplies. Please bring cash or check. Checks can be made out to the Witter Gallery.

Light refreshments will be provided along with all materials needed for the painting. Space is limited and reservations are required for this program. To register, call the conservation office at 712-295-7985 by Thursday, July 23, at 4 p.m.