Fireside Chats w/Chelsea

These “Fireside Chats with Chelsea” are designed to be fun and educational for all ages! Join us for an evening filled with hands-on learning, activities, and camaraderie around a crackling fire. Perfect for both the young and young at heart looking to make new friends and enjoy our beautiful Mitchell County outdoors. Some seating is available in the outdoor classroom, but you may want to bring a camp chair and water bottle for extra comfort. These events are free and open to the public. In case of rain or storms, the event will be moved into the nature center. Contact Chelsea at (641) 330-0765 for more information.

June 20th - "Celebrating the Solstice" - Let’s discover the many ways to Celebrate the Summer Solstice! Chelsea will have some fun, sunshiny crafts, snacks, and activities for all ages. We’ll finish out the longest day of the year by watching the sun set.

July 25th - "Let's Go Mothing!" - Did you know that Iowa is home to around 2,000 different species of Moths? Compare that to only around 110 species of Butterflies! To celebrate National Moth Week, we will explore the fascinating nighttime world of moths. You’ll learn about the various types of moths in our area, their behaviors to avoid predators, and their importance as pollinators. As it gets dark (around 8:30) we will also set up a “lightsheeting trap” to attract and observe live moths!

August 15th - "Critter Connections" - Mitchell County Conservation is fortunate to have some extra special animal education ambassadors. Learn about what makes them unique, the habitats they depend on, and even get a chance for a “meet & greet”!

You may also like the following events from Mitchell County Conservation Board:

• This Wednesday, 25th June, 11:30 am, Picnics in the Park! in Osage
• This Wednesday, 25th June, 05:00 pm, Free Guided Paddle Programs in Osage
• Next Wednesday, 2nd July, 09:00 am, Discovery Day Camp! Students Entering 1st & 2nd Grade in Osage

Also check out other Meetups in Osage.