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Story County Conservation Partners are community members who want to help Story County Conservation achieve its mission of enhancing the quality of life for all citizens of the county. In FY19, all new memberships and renewals will go towards a new beach house at Hickory Grove Park.

The Story County Conservation Board invites the public to attend its monthly board meeting. Board agendas will be available at www.storycountyconservation.org the Friday prior to the meeting.

O.W.L.S. programs are designed for "boomers" or older, but anyone can attend. No registration is required unless you would like to attend the optional luncheon that follows the program for just $7.50. If you would rather not register online, call our office at 515.232.2516. As we experience an exploding human population and rapidly increasing pressure upon remaining habitat, the plant and animal communities that make up our planet's diverse ecosystems are under siege. Join Ty Smedes for a slide presentation and lecture as we discover many spectacular species of wildlife and explore some of the planet's most wild places. Menu: soup (broccoli beer cheese, tomato bisque, and chili) and salad bar (variety of dressings and toppings), homemade bread, and Oreo fluff dessert. Register for lunch by January 4.

Come experience the snowy trails on snowshoes! We will discuss snowshoe sizing and learn techniques to enjoying this ancient method of winter travel. These programs are outside, so please dress for the cold Iowa winter. Programs are dependent on snow levels. Fee of $5 with registration is required by 4pm on 1/9.