May 9, 2019
Dubuque Audubon Program
E.B. Lyons Nature Center | 8991 Bellevue Heights Rd | Dubuque, IA
5:00 PM | Dubuque Audubon Society Board Meeting
6:00 PM | Program: Tick Population

Kelly Grussendorf, Asst Professor at UD, has worked with students to study Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases in eastern Iowa. They work to determine the frequency at varioius sites, manyh of which are highly visited for recreational actvivites. Having determined the prescence of many of these disease-causing agents, they also work to understand the variation in population levels and ecological factors that may contribute to this.

June 8, 2019
Bobolink and Grasshooper Sparrow Viewing
E.B. Lyons Nature Center | 8991 Bellevue Heights Rd | Dubuque, IA
8:00 AM

We will carpool for a trip to the newly acquired Valetine property to view Bobolinks and Grasshopper Sparrows, led by Brian Preston.

Mondays - June 10 through August 26, 2019
Iowa Master Naturalist
Swiss Valley Nature Center | 13606 Swiss Valley Rd | Peosta, IA
6:00 - 9:00 PM

The mission of this 12 week course is to educate a corps of adult volunteers about Iowa's environment and natural history, thus empowering these volunteers to promote appreciation an stewardship of th enatural world in their own communities. The classes and field strips are lead by local experts. For more information about IMN and to register, go to http://www.iowamasternaturalists.org

June 22, 2019
Wildflower Walk
Hurstville Interpretive Center | 18670 63rd Street | Maquoketa, IA
1:00 PM

Enjoy a walk through the reconstructed prairie while learning about native wildflowers and how to identify what's blooming. Information will be provided about estabalishing native wildflowers on you land or in your yard.

July 13, 2019
Butterfly Count
E.B. Lyons Nature Center | 8991 Bellevue Heights Rd | Dubuque, IA
10:00 AM

This is a great fun event. Join Audubon for a fun hike filled with excitement! We will be conducting citizen science to catch, identify and release butterflies. Nets will be provided. Bring water, hat, and sunscreeen.

July 14, 2019
Glaciedrs, Waterfalls and Geysers
Hurstville Interpretive Center | 18670 63rd Street | Maquoketa, IA
3:00 PM

Enjoy this armchair adventure with Jim England and Pam Bahr as they take us on a delightful trip around Iceland.

August 8, 2019
Dubuque Audubon Board Retreat
5:00 PM

Board members will meet at Maggie's. Bring a dish to pass.