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Carman is Retiring!
After 20 years of excellent service, Carman is taking her well-deserved retirement. We are sad to see her go, but incredibly grateful for all of the wonderful years she has spent with us!
That said, we will post a job opportunity on our website soon.
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Closed for Memorial Day
The Prairie Rivers of Iowa office will be closed on May 25th in observance of Memorial Day
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Call for Volunteers!
Rummage RAMPage is happening soon! This is an annual event hosted by the City of Ames in partnership with Iowa State University Office of Sustainability. This community-wide garage sale is designed to keep reusable items out of landfills. Non-profit organizations send volunteers to help run the sale and share in any profits. The sale runs from July 24th to August 1st this year. There are several job categories volunteers can participate in.
If you are interested in volunteering on behalf of Prairie Rivers of Iowa, please sign up with Kristine by May 14th. Include the job category you are interested in and the dates and times you would like to volunteer.
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White-Lined Sphinx Hyles lineata
By Katelyn Rinicker, Pollinator Conservation Specialist
The White-Lined Sphinx Moth is commonly found in urban settings such as parks and gardens. While they are nocturnal, they can be seen at dusk and dawn and occasionally during the day. With their large bodies and flying patterns, they are often mistaken for hummingbirds, especially when they are using their long proboscis to drink nectar. Their wingspan is roughly 2-3 inches, and their hindwings are pink with dark borders. They have a wide variety of host plants, including evening primrose (Oenothera spp.), which is available in our native seed bank!
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Dambo Trolls Arrive in Clinton
by Jeanie Hau, Byway Coordinator
Luck was on my side on my recent visit to Clinton. I was in town to see the plans for expanding the Buelle Terrace and Sawmill Museum area, when I was able to get a sneak peek of the Dambo Trolls
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Prairie Rivers of Iowa receives grants for Lincoln Highway Kiosk
by Jeanie Hau, Byway Coordinator
A Kiosk project will soon connect visitors in Harrison County to local landscapes, history, and points of interest.
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Story County Water Quality Updates
by Dan Haug, Watershed Coordinator, Story County Conservation
April showers during our last round of testing gave us a lot of variation in nitrate, water clarity, and E. coli.
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A Watershed Education
by Dan Haug, Watershed Coordinator, Story County Conservation
In this piece for the online publication Iowa Native, Dan Haug reflects on his time at Prairie Rivers of Iowa and the importance of watersheds as a framework for understanding land and water and for working together.
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Frequent Fliers: Birds on the Move
by Kristine Micheletti, Executive Director
This is perhaps my favorite time of year! Flowers are blooming. Trees are getting their leaves back. The weather is getting nicer. Animals are emerging. And one of my favorite things…the birds are back! I absolutely love waking up in the morning to the birds chirping.
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Birds, Monarchs, Bugs, Oh My!
Spring is here, and that means many species are migrating. By donating and supporting Prairie Rivers of Iowa, you are also supporting our native wildlife. They depend on improved water quality and habitat. We are here to help them.
If you care about our migrating wildlife, give today!
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Seed Bank Presentations
North Side Library - May 26th, 6 - 7 pm
This is your last chance to hear about our native seed bank!
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Guest on KHOI, My Kind of Town
Join Katelyn Rinicker, our Pollinator Conservation Specialist, on Wednesday, May 13th, during the 7-8 am hour on KHOI's My Kind of Town. Spring Monarch Migration is happening now, so tune in to learn all about it!
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Check out our Byways Events Calendar!
Keep up to date with all of the Byways' latest events and happenings.
If you have events to add, email Jeanie, jhau@prrcd.org
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