(Atlantic, Iowa)  – You are invited to join Cass County Conservation Staff at Atlantic’s Schildberg Recreation Area- Lake number 4 this Saturday, January 4th, 2025 for “Soiree with the Swans.” Conservation staff will be giving ten-minute presentations during the event, with regard to the Trumpeter Swans, every half-hour beginning at 11-a.m., with the last presentation at 2-p.m.

There will also be time to view the swans through spotting scopes and witness random swan feeding sessions. Hot chocolate, cookies, 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 25 winters of the Trumpeter Swans wintering here. The Conservation Department says “This 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 Public Library, from Noon until 1-p.m., Saturday, with hot chocolate, cookies, and other snacks available. The event is sponsored by the Cass County Conservation Board, Atlantic Parks and Recreation, and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.