(Lewis, IA) – The Cass County Conservation Board has scheduled a Guided Blooming Prairie Hike as well as Stand-Up Paddleboard demonstration for later this month (July). There is no charge to attend those events.
The Guided Blooming Prairie Hike will take place July 18th beginning at 1-p.m., and will be held at the Outdoor Education Classroom Shelter, near Massena (76977 Tucson Road). You’re invited to join Cass County Naturalist Lora Kanning for a hike in the prairie, and explore blooms throughout the numerous prairies inside the park.
The Cass County Conservation Board will host a “Stand-Up Paddleboard” demonstration, July 25th, at the Cold Springs Park Beach near Lewis. The programs will be held at 9- and 10:30-a.m. After the demonstration, you can try out the boards for yourself. Paddlers must weigh less than 250-pounds, and children must 16-years of age or older. There are 5 spots open at 9-a.m., and 5 spots at 10-30-a.m.
Kayaks will be available for checkout at the same time. The Conservation Department has 4 sit-in kayaks available for persons weighing less than 250-lbs, and three sit-on-top kayaks available for persons under 395-lbs.
If you do not have a life jacket for either the paddleboard or kayak sessions, one will be provided for you. Online registration is required to reserve your spot for either or both water events. To register, go to: https://www.mycountyparks.com/County/Cass/Park/Cold-Springs-Park.aspx
The programs will be cancelled if there are unsafe weather conditions on the lake. For more information, call 712-769-2372.
