Logan Roberts

Older, Wiser, Livelier, Souls is a fun way to get out of the house, learn about nature, and enjoy the company of friends. Tama County Conservation will be hosting this series the 2nd Wednesday of each month at Otter Creek Lake & Park. An interesting lineup of O.W.L.S. speakers from all around Iowa will present on a variety of topics. Presentations will start at 11 a.m. and a light lunch will follow the program (around noon).

This series is designed for seniors but all adults are welcome. Free-will donations will be accepted to cover costs for lunch and guest speakers.

Don’t miss the first O.W.L.S. event of the year, on Jan. 10, focused on Owls of Iowa.

Join naturalist Logan Roberts to learn about Iowa’s mysterious nighttime birds and the fascinating adaptations that make them great hunters. We will learn how to identify Iowa’s owl species, owl calls, and learn about their winter behaviors and cold season mating/nesting. Stick around afterwards for some chili and cornbread!

Mark your calendars for the future O.W.L.S. events. More information on each presentation can be found at: www.goo.gl/aYNLZP

Feb. 14 From Trees to Table (Maple Syruping) with Black Hawk County Conservation

March 14 The Return of Iowa’s Bald Eagles with Ty Semdes, Wildlife Photographer & Author

April 11 Photography in the National Parks with Bruce McKee, Nature Photographer

May 9 Plant. Grow. Fly with Jessie Lowry, Blank Park Zoo

June 13 Mahaska Mammoths with Laura DeCook, Mahaska County Conservation

July 1 The Civilian Conservation Corps in NE Iowa with Linda McCann, Author

Aug. 8 Love Iowa’s River with Molly Hanson, Iowa Rivers Revival

Sept. 9 To Be Determined

Oct. 10 Iowa’s Simple Pleasure with Dan Kaercher, Retired Editor of Midwest Living Magazine

Nov.14 Backyard Birdfeeding

Dec.12 – Planet Earth BBC Documentary