OWLS: North American Fire Program

Jasper County Conservation Board will host an Older, Wiser, Livelier Seniors (OWLS) program on Wednesday, September 10 at the Jasper County Armory/Annex Building in Newton. The public is invited to come for 10:00 a.m. coffee and a presentation given by Melanie Schmidt, who works for the Nature Conservancy’s North American Fire Program. Schmidt will talk about the use of prescribed fire, what its like being on the burn crew, and fighting wildfires.

The OWLS program is a conservation program that encourages seniors to stay active and learn new things about the natural world.

Please contact the Jasper County Conservation Board office at (641) 792-9780 for more information.