O.W.L.S. (Older, Wiser, Livelier, Seniors): Iowa's Wild Beauty
McFarland Park, Story County
Tuesday, November 1, 2016
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 is required the Friday prior to each program. No registration is required to attend the free program.
Iowa's Wild Beauty presented by Ty Smedes. A farm
kid who grew up south of Granger - Urbandale writer and nature photographer Ty
Smedes has created one of the most beautiful and diverse collections of Iowa
nature images ever to appear in a single book. This visual treasure takes the
reader on a photographic journey to every corner of the state. You will
discover colorful prairies, beautiful streams, and forested wilderness areas
which contain rare plants, birds, mammals, reptiles, and colorful
butterflies. From a tiny crab spider hiding among the petals of a
beautiful wildflower, to the bison mega-fauna that roam the prairie hilltops of
western Iowa’s Loess Hills, Iowa’s wild beauty is on full display. These
special images, along with descriptive text, provide an intimate look at Iowa’s
natural world. Join Ty for a slide presentation and lecture about his new book,
titled “Iowa’s Wild Beauty”.
Menu: Carved Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Corn
with Dinner Roll & Butter, and Pumpkin Pie
Registration by October 28
Future O.W.L.S. programs:
December 6, 2016 - Using Weather Radar to Monitor Bird Migration
January 3, 2017 - Exploring the Appalachian Trail for the Chronologically Gifted Hiker
February 7, 2017 - Plant. Grow. Fly.
March 7, 2017 - Neta Snook
April 4, 2017 - African Wildlife Adventure
May 2, 2017 - Unconditional Surrender: A Visit with Ulysses S. Grant
