Snakes! Traveling Exhibit on display at Hurstville Center
Posted: 10/23/2011
Jackson
As October draws to a close, Iowa’s snake species are
preparing to hibernate in mammal burrows or rocky crevices. But you can still
see snakes up close, and actually walk through a giant snake skeleton replica
at the “Snakes!” exhibit at the Hurstville Interpretive Center north of
Maquoketa. The exhibit opens Saturday, October 29 at 12:00 pm.
Along with walking through the approximately 45 feet long
wood skeleton replica, visitors will learn how snakes are able to swallow their
prey, how they move and more at the learning centers that accompany the
exhibit.
“Some people have qualms about snakes. Some people are
fascinated by them.” commented Ann Burns, Environmental Education Coordinator
for Jackson County Conservation. “No matter where you fit on that line of
comfort, you will want to experience this exhibit! With knowledge comes
understanding; and there is a great deal more people can understand about these
fascinating rodent control experts!”
The “Snakes!” exhibit was developed by Purdue University and was
a featured exhibit at the Indiana State Fair. Dallas County Conservation
brought the exhibit to Iowa. Friends of Jackson County Conservation, Maquoketa
State Bank, Century Concrete of Maquoketa, and Smiles on Main – Drs. Atienza
and Gehl are sponsors of the exhibit at the Hurstville Interpretive Center
Check out our calendar of events for special programs that are being scheduled during the exhibit's stay at the Hurstville Interpretive Center through May 2012.