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Ecuador Fall family
event
featured in will benefit
upcoming Make-A-Wish
Lime Creek
program Enchanted Acres pumpkin patch
of Sheffield, Iowa is hosting a Make-
A-Wish Fall Ball on Saturday, Sept.
A presentation entitled “Ecuador: 26, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. A $5 per
Amazon, Galapagos, and Andes” will
be held on Monday, Sept. 28, at 7 person, or $20 per carload, gate fee
will be given to Make-A-Wish North
p.m. at the Lime Creek Nature Cen-
ter. Iowa.
The small South American coun- “We are excited to be having a fall
family event this year at Enchanted
try of Ecuador has three distinct ar- Acres,” said Val Plagge, Make-A-Wish
eas: the Amazon basin, the Galapa-
gos Islands, and the Andes Mountain North Iowa volunteer.
The Make-A-Wish Fall Ball will
highlands. Join Mason City residents include a Peter Pan and Tinkerbell
Chuck and Nancy Sweetman for a Story Time, Horse Drawn Carriage
presentation on their recent trip to Hummingbrds have begun flocking to feeders to store up energy for their upcoming migration. -Photo by Lowell Washburn.
this diverse country. Rides, Live Super Heroes and Prin-
First, they will visit the Amazon cesses, and plenty of photo opportu-
nities.
Hummingbirds are on the wingrainforest culture and nature. In the “The Make-a-Wish Foundation
Galapagos, there is evidence of the
evolution first observed by Charles by Lowell Washburn virtual beehive of activity. Instead of just a handful northern Minnesota and Ontario, and that most believes a ‘wish experience’ can be a
Darwin. Iguanas, birds, and tortoises The fall bird migration is gaining momentum. of visits per hour, migrating hummingbirds are liter- will winter in Central America. The majority of game-changer for a child with a life-
are highlights amid the raw beauty of And although the annual travels of all bird species ally getting in line for their turn at the sugar water. those migration miles are flown at night, with many threatening medical condition. At
the volcanic islands. Then, they will are fascinating, perhaps none is more intriguing, or Although there’s no sure way of knowing, I suspect birds choosing the “straight line route” which takes Enchanted Acres, we believe in help-
share their travel on mainland Ecua- more often overlooked, than the autumn migration that my backyard population is turning over daily them completely across the Gulf of Mexico in a ing families create magical memories
dor and the Andes. of ruby-throated hummingbirds. as new hummers arrive from the North while others single flight --- a truly amazing feat for a bird with of picking pumpkins and enjoying fall
There is no charge for this pro- Regardless of where you live in the state, this continue their journey south. a wingspan of four inches and weighing less than a fun including hay rides and campfire
gram but registration is required; call year’s migration is currently at its peak. After a Ongoing efforts of human bird banders have quarter ounce. s’mores,” said Shannon Latham, own-
er of Enchanted Acres.
641-423-5309 to register or for more somewhat lackluster performance during late Au- revealed that many of the hummingbirds currently There will also be pumpkins
information. gust, my backyard feeders have suddenly become a passing through Iowa come from the woodlands of available for sale, as well as a glitter
Lime Creek announces pumpkin workshop, and a pancake
breakfast that morning hosted by area
Girl Scouts. Enchanted Acres is lo-
furbearer trapping lottery cated at 1071 250th Street, Sheffield.
For more information or a complete
The Cerro Gordo County Con- For more information, contact schedule, contact the event contact
servation Board will conduct a lottery Cerro Gordo County Conservation Val Plagge, or Enchanted Acres at
for two annual trapping access per- Board office at 641-423-5309. 515-371-0450 or EnchantedAcre-
mits at the Lime Creek Conservation [email protected].
Area. The two permits being awarded
by CGCCB are strictly access permits
allowing two trappers the opportunity Residential • Commercial
to trap within the designated portion
of LCCA that allows controlled trap- Complete Recycling Services
1 Yd. to 42 Yd. Containers
ping via the lottery permit system. ABSOLUTE WASTE
An Iowa DNR Furbearer license is re- REMOVAL
quired as well as an access permit for
the LCCA property. LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED
Effective Monday, Sept. 21, trap-
ping lottery application forms will be Proudly serving the Clear Lake area
available. Application forms will be (641) 357-4517 • (800) 357-1042
limited to one entry per individual
and must be completed in full prior to
being eligible for the lottery.
Lottery application forms may be
picked up at the conservation office
or printed from www.co.cerro-gordo.
ia.us/Conservation. Office hours are
Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Email: [email protected]
Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday
Don’t miss fall color opportunities 1-5 p.m. Weekend hours are subject
to volunteer scheduling. Clean & Fresh! Comfortable &
Application forms will be ac- Convenient
cepted until Friday, Oct. 2, 2015 at
3 p.m. Forms can be returned to the
by Lee Goldsmith numerous day-trip opportunities, or festivals. And we are so very lucky. We Lime Creek office in person, by email All size dogs welcome
Iowa DNR Forestry Bureau the chance to bask in crisp autumn are the managers of our fertile Iowan to [email protected], or
sunshine and cheerful red and yellow soil. While others take down forests faxed to 641-423-1566. 8$ Complete 8 min.wash
Horticulturist foliage all day long. for industry and expansion, we have The furbearer trapping lottery (Includes supplies)
A lucky few reside in this flyover A fall color destination in cen- space to grow our own private, beauti- will be held Wednesday, Oct. 7, at 8
state. Iowans observe four compelling tral Iowa, Stephens State Forest is also ful retreats and forest resources. It’s as a.m. The public is invited to attend Clear
seasons that enrich our traditions, val- our largest state forest. It’s not only a simple as ordering a Fall Color Packet, the scheduled lottery event. The two Lake
ues and natural beauty. At this time of popular scene for soaking in festive, and planting a bright, colorful future successful lottery applicants will re-
year local stories, festivals and home- orange arrowwood viburnum and for our families. ceive a non-transferrable access permit Located at Laser Wash • North 20th Street, Clear Lake
steads are revitalized by the exhale of bold red oak, but a happening scene Order your Fall Color Packets and also be required to attend a meet-
autumn. Throughout the Hawkeye for wildlife. Families and lone bird- through the end of September from ing prior to the trapping season which • SPECIALS •
State, we enjoy iconic natural land- ers alike emote after visits to the for- our State Forest Nursery online at will outline specific rules and regula-
scapes forged by powerful rivers and est, bursting with stories of intriguing www.iowadnr.com/nursery or by call- tions that must be followed while
historic ice ages. While some are pri- sightings. ing 800-865-2477. Packets include 50 trapping the area. All Iowa DNR
vate treasures enjoyed by a few family Prairie enthusiasts boast about vibrant-red sugar maples; 50 cheerful Furbearer Trapping Rules & Regula-
and friends, others are dedicated to our excellent habitat in the Loess red oaks; 50 pumpkin-orange arrow- tions will apply.
public enjoyment. Hills, and rightly so. But, have you wood viburnums; 50 radiant red-
Yellow River State Forest is nes- discovered Loess Hills State Forest? orange aronias; and bonus 50 rustic-
tled in the bluffs of northeast Iowa,
boasting a dynamic landscape cut by
powerful rivers. Warm autumn days Swathes of oak and hickory make the purple black cherries. This colorful Serving the Clear Lake & Ventura area since 1869. Monday ~ Buck Burger Night
are perfect for drifting along in a ca- most modest explorer feel rich, bathed palette of native Iowa trees is com-
noe, taking in the vibrant red and or- in the golden hues of the forest. Dy- piled with autumn interest in mind. 15¢We Burgers $ 2 Vegetable
ange sugar maples. Hikers will be sure namic landscapes including shady Please look forward to future articles Cheese
to pack a camera to capture the expan- tree canopies, wind-swept prairies and information about other new spe- Make plain burger
sive, colorful vistas offered at this for- and stately savannas provide muse for cialty packets from your State Forest Copies 1 5$
est. every artist and inspiration for every Nursery. Burgers & fries
Striking canopies of red oak weary wanderer. each
against a gentile yellow backdrop Come to the forest. We are not to 12 N. 4th Street, Clear Lake • (641) 357-2131
lures visitors to Shimek State Forest. fly over, but to delve into the golden
Our largest continual stretch of for- yellows, vibrant reds, blazing oranges WE BRING OUT THE SMILE IN YOU 8Tuesday $ Tenderloin & chips
est, found in southeast Iowa, provides and rustic purples of our forests – as
rich and exciting as our traditions and Wednesday breaded or grilled
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!
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