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The Iowa DNR will hold the 2013 spring auction on May 4, at Jester Park Equestrian Center, 11171 NW 103rd Court, Polk City.Doors will open at 7 a.m., and the auction will begin at 8 a.m. Items up for auction only include about 700 firearms, bows and tree stands, traps and related gear. No other equipment will be sold.The items are sold “as is” with no guarantee or warranty. A sale bill is available online at http://www.iowadnr.gov/Hunting.aspx and will be updated if inventory is ad...
Kids Fishing Clinic

Kids 12 and under fishing clinic

Izaak Walton Park, North of Deloit, Deloit
Izaak Walton League, Lee Sonnichsen, 712-269-2271, sonni2day@yahoo.com
Archery Try-It

Teaching the basics of archery, shooting at targets, balloons, improving on the form of pulling back, aiming, and releasing the bow. Ages 10 and older.

Discovery Park, 3300 Cedar Street, Muscatine
Muscatine County Conservation Board, Melissa Lemkau, melissa.lemkau@co.muscatine.ia.us, 563-264-5922

Natural Resource Commission Meeting Upcoming meetings, locations, and documents are posted at http://www.iowadnr.gov/InsideDNR/BoardsCommissions/NaturalResourceCommission.aspx The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) consists of seven citizens who provide oversight to Iowa’s natural resources, set policy, adopt administrative rules, and review contested cases.NRC members are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate to staggered six-year terms.
Fishing at Discovery Pond Basic fishing instruction. If weather conditions permit. If weather conditions are not, we'll be looking at pond life, learning about the live animals, leaving time for the nature center. Ages 10 to 11. Discovery Park, 3300 Cedar Street, Muscatine Muscatine Co. Conservation Board, Melissa Lemkau, melissa.lemkau@co.muscatine.ia.us, 563-264-5922 Muscatine Community School District, info@muscatineschools.org, 563-263-7223
Client Contact Group, 1-3 p.m. Wallace The Iowa Department of Natural Resources recognizes the need to provide the public with a way to learn about new programs and requirements related to Environmental Services programs. The Client Contact Group is an open forum to discuss new rules or program developments on the state and federal level. These meetings are a good source of information for anyone who works with or has an interest in activities related to environmental management.
Fishing 101

Kids age 4-12 can learn about casting and fishing basics during this Kids Klub event

Scheels, 4400 Sergeant Road #54, Sioux City 
Scheels, Penni McIntosh, eventssm@scheelssports.com, 712-252-1551
 
Fishing at Discovery Pond

Basic fishing instruction. If weather conditions permit.
All ages

Discovery Park, 3300 Cedar Street, Muscatine
Muscatine Co. Conservation Board, Melissa Lemkau, melissa.lemkau@co.muscatine.ia.us, 563-264-5922
Fishing at Chicken Creek

Fishing at Saulsbury Bridge Recreation Area (Chicken Creek), if weather permits. All ages

Saulsbury Bridge Recreation Area, Muscatine
Muscatine Co. Conservation Board, Melissa Lemkau, melissa.lemkau@co.muscatine.ia.us, 563-264-5922

National Kids to Parks Day (NK2PD) is a nationwide park “play-in” to promote healthy lifestyles and foster an appreciation for America’s magnificent national, state and local parks. Parks districts and recreational organizations are making special efforts to welcome families and promote active lifestyles – using NK2PD as an opportunity to showcase their facilities, programs, and special summer camps and workshops. Celebrate National Kids to Parks day by bringing your chi...
Environmental Protection Commission, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 7900 Hickman Road, Windsor Heights, IA The Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) is a panel of nine citizens who provide policy oversight over Iowa's environmental protection efforts. EPC members are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by vote of the Senate for four year terms.
May 22, 2013 (Wed.) 8:30 AM – 4 PM
Friends of Shimek Group Work Day. Ringo Covert, Coordinator Volunteers Needed! Meet at the Lower Campground, entry loop area. More details later. Since a weekday, will do work requiring ATV's, mowers, chain saws and heavy equipment as required.

Contact John Byrd at John.Byrd@dnr.iowa.gov or Ringo Covert at covertr@westburlington.org.

Bring Iowa deposit cans/bottles to redeem and recycle.
Season Opening at Cedar Rock Cedar Rock, Independence, IA May 22 to October 27, Wednesday’s through Sunday’s.Tours of the home depart hourly beginning at 10:00 a.m. and concluding at 3:00 p.m. Reserve your tour by calling the park office at (319) 934-3572 or by emailing the park at cedar_rock@dnr.iowa.gov.

Thursday, May 23, 2013  6:30 pm – 8 pm
Meet at the State Marina at the SW corner of the lake  209 W Marina Road, Storm Lake, IA 

RSVP to Brent Koppie at 712-260-1010

Please bring gloves and a beverage to drink.  Long sleeved shirts, long pants and close toed shoes are required.  All minors must be accompanied by an adult

Kids Fishing Clinic

Kids 12 and under fishing clinic

Nelson Lake, 1400 T Avenue, (follow signs), Dow City
Izaak Walton League, Lee Sonnichsen, 712-269-2271, sonni2day@yahoo.com
Fishing at the Sand Pits

Fishing rod and reels at the Sand Pits. All Ages

Sand Pits, 41st Street, Muscatine
Muscatine Co. Conservation Board, Melissas Lemkau, melissa.lemkau@co.muscatine.ia.us, 563-264-5922

Paddling the Lizard Meet at the Lentsch Access # 014, west of Fort Dodge Saturday, May 25, 2013 – meet at 1:00 pm For 1-2 hour trip The plan is to paddle to the Rasch Access (8 river miles) for an approximate 1-2 hour trip.Email khansen@webstercountyia.org with names, number of people and contact number. Free outing but space is limited.Sponsored by the Webster County Conservation Board.
Old time fishing at Discovery Park

Fishing with cane poles at Discovery Park; All ages
Anglers are reminded to have a 2013 fishing license, if they are age 16 or older.

Muscatine Co. Conservation Board, Melissa Lemkau, melissa.lemkau@co.muscatine.ia.us, 563-264-5922
  
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