In the Sky: June 2026
The dance of the planets and the Moon in the evening sky and especially, the close pairing of Venus and Jupiter (June 7-9th) should not be missed. Not only will we have an excellent chance to see elusive Mercury, but it will give us an opportunity to witness the movement of the bright planets and the Moon as their relationship to each other and the western horizon continually changes.
June 20th: Star Party sponsored by Grout Museum & Black Hawk Astronomy Club, Prairie Grove Park, Waterloo, 9-10:30.
Regarding Conservation...
To read an important article by David Voigts about conservation entitled Climate Change Choices, please click this link.
Fontana Bumble Bee Atlas
Saturday, June 6th, 10 AM – 11:30 AM
Fontana Nature Center
Ages: All ages are welcomed.
**Pre-registration Required**
Join Naturalist Kyle at Fontana Park to learn all about Iowa’s true native pollinator, the bumble bee. Take part in a Bumble Bee Atlas! The Atlas is a survey conducted by everyday volunteers, like yourself, in keeping track of our fuzzy insect friends across the United States. Iowa is one of many states that have participated in the survey.
After a brief introduction to the program Kyle will take you into the prairie and identify what species you would find. Yes, Iowa has more than one species of bumble bee. Isn’t that crazy!
To register go on to: https://www.mycountyparks.com/County/Buchanan/Park/Fontana-Park/Events/29139/Fontana-Bumble-Bee-Atlas
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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