Thu, August 20th, 5:30 PM: Birds & Blizzards
Birding @ Ham Marsh + Ice Cream - Buchanan County
Birding @ Ham Marsh + Ice Cream - Buchanan County
Join a Buchanan County Naturalist at Ham Marsh (1747 Indiana Ave, Independence, IA 50644) for an evening of bird watching fun. Will go out on the hiking trails to find our feathered friends throughout the park. Many cool birds such as the dickcissel, bobolink, and sandhill cranes call the marsh home. The park is located North of Independence and West of HWY 150.
After bird watching we will stop in Independence for a Blizzard provided by our friends at Dairy Queen! Guides and Binoculars are provided, but feel free to bring your own. This program intended for young bird watchers (14 years and younger).
Registration is Required limited number of spots. Call (319) 636-2617 if you have trouble registering or if you have other questions.
In the Sky: August 2026
Please click the link above to see David Voigts' article about what will be happening in the sky during August. Of special interest are the Perseid meteor shower on August 12-13 and the eclipse of the Moon on August 27. Both can be seen by everyone in the U.S., although in the far northwest, the eclipse will start before the Moon rises.
"I've seen it rainin' fire in the sky."
- John Denver. Rocky Mountain High. 1972.
(Inspired by his observing the Perseid meteor shower.)
Climate Change Responsibility
David Voigts' article entitled "Letter: Don't Vote for Candidates Who Won't Fight Climate Change" is available via this link. David's article is a reminder to all of us about our responsibility to the environment and our planet especially when make election year choices.
We decided not do the organized Bird-a-thon fundraiser this year as we have done in the past. Here is a link to a form you may use to send your donation. Or please consider donating to the PRAS Quasi or PRAS Permanent Endowment funds through the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa.
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or if you are outside of our area, see other Iowa wildlife rehabilitators.