April 25, 2024

OWLS host Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge tour

Jasper County Conservation Board will host an Older, Wiser, Livelier Seniors tour at the Neal Smith Wildlife Refuge near Prairie City on Wednesday.

After coffee time, the group will watch a movie about the refuge, view the exhibits and listen to refuge staff talk about current projects and programs taking place. The morning will end with a driving tour through the bison and elk enclosure.

The group will meet in the lobby of the refuge’s visitor center at 9:30 a.m. Please preregister for this program by calling Jasper County Conservation at 641-792-9780.

The OWLS program is a conservation program that encourages seniors to stay active and learn new things about the natural world.

For more information, contact the Jasper County Conservation Board office at 641-792-9780.