Learn the basics of organizing a wilderness trip to the Boundary Waters at this Wilderness Camping Program, which will be held at the Thorpe Park shelter house on Saturday, June 12th from 1:00-2:00 PM. Winnebago County Naturalist, Lisa Ralls, will discuss how to organize a wilderness trip, equipment that is needed, and food to bring along. The program is co-sponsored by NIACC, so there is a $15 fee and preregistration is required by contacting NIACC at 641-422-4358 or at cereg@niacc.edu and asking to register for Course 8392.
NIACC and the Winnebago County Conservation Board are hosting a Bird Walk on Saturday, May 15 from 10:00-11:30 AM at Pilot Knob State Park. Winnebago County Naturalist, Lisa Ralls, will introduce participants to bird watching; how to look for birds, what to listen for, and how to identify birds they find. Preregistration through NIACC is required and there is a $15 fee. To enroll, people should contact NIACC at either 641-422-4358 or at cereg@niacc.edu and ask to register for Course #8390.