O.W.L.S. - Footnotes in Ames History
McFarland Park, Story County
Wednesday, November 8, 2017
O.W.L.S. programs are designed for "boomers" or older, but anyone is welcome to attend. These free programs are held the first Tuesday of each month beginning at 11:00 a.m. at the Story County Conservation Center (56461 180th Street, Ames).
An optional $7.50 luncheon follows the program at 12 noon. Registration and payment for lunch are required the Friday prior to each program. No registration is required to attend the free program.
Footnotes in Ames History presented by the Ames Historical Society:
This slide program is an overview of early Ames history
that weaves in stories about interesting individuals, colorful events and
architectural landmarks, highlighted with interesting small details – such as
the cornerstone contents of the building on Main Street now occupied by Bar La
Tosca restaurant. It was the first
poured concrete structure in Ames, and was built by a local nursery and seed
company, Olsan’s. Audience members will
gain an understanding of how Ames was established, and who influenced its early
growth.
Menu: Carved turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy,
stuffing, corn, dinner roll, and pumpkin pie
Registration for the optional meal is required by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, November 3, 2017
Future O.W.L.S. programs:
December 5, 2017 - Zambia
January 2, 2018 - The Art of Conservation: A visit with D’ing Darling
February 6, 2018 - Portraits of Nature in Iowa
March 6, 2018 - Iowa River Bones as a Window into Ice Age Animal Communities
April 3, 2018 - Aldo Leopold and the Roots of the Land Ethic
May 1, 2018 - Butterflies in Iowa & in Your Backyard