DEPARTMENTS
LAKE MEYER
Events/Environmental Education
Upcoming Events
Public Programs
The Lake Meyer Nature Center's Sunday programs are free and start at 2:00 PM unless otherwise noted. The nature center is open to general visitors these same days from 1:00-5:00 PM. In case of severe weather, please stay tuned to DC 100.5 or 104.7 KVIK for cancellations.
Lake Meyer Ice Fishing Derby
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Registration begins at 7:00 a.m.
Ice Fishing 7:30 - 11:30
Registration Fee - Adults $5.00 Kids (15 & under) are Free
Join us at Lake Meyer Park for the 3rd annual Ice Fishing Derby. Prizes will be awarded for the best catch in numerous categories with additional door prizes at the ed of the day. All ages are welcome. A great way to get outside and enjoy the beauty of our winter with family and friends.
In case of poor ice conditions or bad weather, listen to KDEC 100.5 or KVIK 104.7 for cancellations. Call 563-534-7145 for more information
2010 Lake Meyer Nature Center Winter Program Schedule
The Lake Meyer Nature Center is offering several Sunday afternoon programs this coming winter season. They start at 2:00 p.m. If you are interested in attending a cross-country ski program, please pre-register if you want to use Lake Meyer’s ski equipment that includes skis, boots and poles. We can outfit children as well as adults. Most programs are free, excepting the bluebird house building program where a $5.00 donation per house is requested to cover lumber costs. If you have questions about a program, or want to pre-register for skiing, call the Winneshiek County Conservation Board at 563-534-7145.
Date Program
February 7……..Cross-country skiing
March 7...............Building Bluebird Houses
March 28.............Waterfowl viewing trip to Cardinal Marsh (1:15 p.m. from
Lake Meyer or 2:00 p.m. at SE marsh parking lot)
April 1.................Easter Egg Dying with wild plant extracts (4:00 p.m. start)
April 25...............Free Tree Day (one seedling per family, please)
May 2..................Woodland Wildflower Walk
May 9..................Spring Warbler Walk
May 16................Spring Frog Songs (8:00 p.m. start)
May 23................Shorebird viewing trip to Cardinal Marsh (1:15 p.m. from Lake
Meyer or 2:00 p.m. at SE marsh parking lot)
May 30................Spring Wildflowers on Hayden Prairie (12:45 p.m. from Lake
Meyer or 2:00 p.m. at Hayden Prairie
Winneshiek County Conservation Board
2546 Lake Meyer Road
Fort Atkinson, IA 52144
(phone) 563-534-7145
(fax) 563-534-7144
www.winneshiekwild.com
Additional Opportunities
Teachers & educators, youth leaders & youth - we can help you find conferences and programs to help you expand your environmental education horizons! We have posted information about upcoming opportunities offered by other sources for your reference. Click opportunities to view them!
Printable Information
To view a printable brochure about our environmental education programs, click EE Brochure.
