The Cass County Conservation Board is holding “Acorn Explorers” Programs. The public programs will be in-person monthly, with virtual options available. The programs are targeted for 5th grade and younger doing at-home learning. The “Acorn Explorers” programs will be held on Thursdays. Dates/times and places include:

• September 24th 1 pm- Monarch Butterflies Cold Springs Park Campground shelter
• September 17th 1pm- Virtual
• October 22nd 2pm- Batty for Bats- Lake Anita Shelter 5
• October 15th 2pm- VirtualNovember 19th 2pm- Terrific Turkeys- Hitchcock House Barn
• November 12th 2pm- virtual
• January 14th 2pm- Trumpeter Swan- Schildberg Rec. Area Lake 4
• January 7th 2pm- virtual
• *February 11th 2pm- Great Backyard Bird Count- Outdoor Educational Classroom (maybe recorded for virtual) Massena- Follow Hwy 148 South of Massena, turn Left onto Tucson Rd for 1 ½ mile the park will be on your right.
• *March 11th 2pm Turtles- Outdoor Educational Classroom (maybe recorded for virtual)
• April 8th 2pm Signs of Spring- Cold Springs Park (maybe recorded for virtual)

Please pre-register for the February/ March dates. If filled Conservation officials will add another time slot. Please pre-register also, if you plan on attending virtually so that the zoom link can be sent to you. You may pre-register by emailing lkanning@casscoia.us or calling 712-769-2372.