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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. 



Bird-A-Thon & Fundraising
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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via the PRAS Grant Application Form to help your organization secure funding for a project that supports our mission.
Consider donating to the PRAS Quasi or PRAS Permanent Endowment funds through the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa.

Find An Injured Bird or Animal?
Call Black Hawk Wildlife Rehabilitation Project 319-939-4635
or if you are outside of our area, see other Iowa wildlife rehabilitators.