A.C.O.R.N. - Adult Conservation Oriented Responsible Neighbors; an adult program for those interested in conservation and environmental education topics.


 
A.C.O.R.N.
 
Adult Conservation Oriented Responsible Neighbors

"We're all a bunch of nature nuts!"

Bridges of Madison County

  ACORN logoACORN is an adult program for those interested in conservation and environmental education topics. There are no membership fees and no commitments. Feel free to attend the programs that suit your interests. Day trips, guest speakers, and craft-making are some of the activities planned for this group. For more information or to reserve your seat, contact the Henry County Conservation Department's Office at (319) 986-5067.

A.C.O.R.N. 2012 SCHEDULE:
 

January, 2012      There will be no January program.

February 2, 2012  Windows on the Wild presentation- Naturalist Cari Griffin
10:00 A.M.           Illegal Wildlife Trade Artifacts. Lunch at DeBrito’s Bistro.

March 1, 2012      Eldon- Gothic House and Bridgeview Center Eagle Watch
9:30 A.M.            Lunch to be determined.

April 3, 2012        Keokuk Geode Hunting
10:30 A.M.          Price to be announced and will include buffet lunch and one

                              geode to keep. Bring rubber boots, bucket, and digging tool.

May 2, 2012        Pella- Tulip Festival and Cordova Observation Tower
8:00 A.M.            Leave from the Oakland Mills Nature Center.

June 14, 2012     Clinton County- Mississippi Eco Tour on a pontoon boat
7:00 A.M.           Clinton County Learning Center- bring sack lunch and dinner

                              money.

July 3, 2012        Outdoor Cooking
10:00 A.M.          Oakland Mills Nature Center Classroom.

August 14-15, 2012 St. Louis Overnight Trip
7:00 A.M.           Lewis & Clark Museum, Cahokia Mounds, World Bird Sanctuary,

                        Elk Park, and Wild Canid Research Facility (Wolves).

September 13, 2012 Des Moines County Conservation- Starr’s Cave TBA
9:00 A.M.           Bring lunch money.

October 11, 2012 Boone County- Train ride, Kate Shelly Museum
7:00 A.M.           Price to be announced.

November 1, 2012 Astronomy program at the Oakland Mills Nature Center
Time TBA

December 14, 2012 “The Greatest Good” DVD Presentation/Potluck
10:00 A.M.         Discusses 100 years of Conservation and prospects for the

                       future. The film examines these conflicts in major natural

                       resource issues: grazing, fire, wilderness, game/wildlife,

                       watershed protection, recreation, and timber. Christmas potluck

                       to follow.

Reminder postcards or emails are sent out each month for those that are interested in the A.C.O.R.N. program. Costs and itineraries are announced when the reminders are sent. You may also listen to Cari Griffin, Naturalist, on KILJ Radio on the first Thursday of the month for updates to all programs.

   

 
             

Oakland Mills Nature Center - Fish Wall

Oakland Mills Nature Center - Fox Pup

Oakland Mills Nature Center - Scent Box 

Oakland Mills Nature Center - Turkey