Sixth graders from Coon Rapids-Bayard, Paton-Churdan, and Greene County schools congregated at Squirrel Hollow Park May 17 to learn about nature and conservation. There were nine mini-courses beginning at 9:30 am that included soils, bees, timber wildlife, Iowa trees, native birds, Monarch butterflies, gun safety, grasslands, and birds of prey.
The all-day event was presented by Greene soil & water conservation district and Greene County Conservation Club. The Greene County Environmental Habitat Corp. sponsored Kay Neumann-Judson from SOAR (Saving Our Avian Resources).
Presenters who donated their time included Dan Towers and Dan Sayre, Greene County conservationists; Susan Cort, Iowa DNR; Steve Hanlin, USDA entomologist; Brad Riphagan, Trees Forever; Aaron Eggert, NRCS soil conservationist; Steve Haupert, 4-H shooting sports/gun safety; Chrissy Rhoades, wildlife biologist; and Keith Bidne, USDA insect specialist.
A big THANK YOU goes out to everyone who participated and helped out!
