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Soiree with the Swans set for Jan. 4, 2020

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January 1st, 2020 by Ric Hanson

You’re invited to join Cass County Conservation Staff at Atlantic’s Schildberg Recreation Area- Lake 4, on Saturday, January 4th 2020. Staff will be giving ten-minute presentations regarding the Trumpeter Swans every half-hour beginning at 11:00 a.m. with the last one being presented at 2:00 p.m. There will also be time to view the swans through spotting scopes and witness random swan feeding sessions. Hot chocolate, cookies, grilled hotdogs, and other snacks will be provided free of charge with donations being accepted (for swan care).

The Schildberg Recreation Area is located on the northwest edge of Atlantic, Lake 4 is on the north side of Highway 83. Atlantic is celebrating 20 winters of the Trumpeter Swans wintering here. The event is not to be missed! IF THE WEATHER IS “BAD” OR THE SWANS ARE NOT AT THE PARK…the program will be held at the Atlantic American Legion Memorial Building from 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. with a light lunch available.

The event is being sponsored by the Cass County Conservation Board, Atlantic Parks and Recreation, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, and ARISE.