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typically have several presentations scheduled, and here are the details.
Some of these are open to the public and some are not.
2026/2027
Presentation Schedule |
Date
& Time |
Topic |
Description |
Location |
| November 3rd
- 11:00am |
Birds and Wildlife
of Nebraska |
Although the drive through
Nebraska is sometimes referred to as “boring” or “uninteresting”,
our neighboring state plays host to a wonderful variety of birds,
and mammals. This presentation will introduce you to a stunning
variety of Nebraska wildlife, which is unique because of its location
“where East meets West”. Along with the scenic beauty
of the sandhills, we’ll experience the Sandhill Crane Migration
along the Platte River, and visit the waterfowl and wetland birds
of The Rainwater Basin. We’ll also travel to a ranch, where
we will enjoy Prairie Chickens displaying on an ancient lek, along
with the amazing array of birds and mammals that call the Crescent
Lake National Wildlife Refuge home. Along the way, we’ll also
discuss viewing blinds, visitor centers, and locations to stay,
for those nature-lovers who might want to visit! |
Polk Co. OWLS
- Jester Park Nature Center |
| November 12th
- 7:00pm |
Birds and Wildlife
of Nebraska |
Although the drive through
Nebraska is sometimes referred to as “boring” or “uninteresting”,
our neighboring state plays host to a wonderful variety of birds,
and mammals. This presentation will introduce you to a stunning
variety of Nebraska wildlife, which is unique because of its location
“where East meets West”. Along with the scenic beauty
of the sandhills, we’ll experience the Sandhill Crane Migration
along the Platte River, and visit the waterfowl and wetland birds
of The Rainwater Basin. We’ll also travel to a ranch, where
we will enjoy Prairie Chickens displaying on an ancient lek, along
with the amazing array of birds and mammals that call the Crescent
Lake National Wildlife Refuge home. Along the way, we’ll also
discuss viewing blinds, visitor centers, and locations to stay,
for those nature-lovers who might want to visit! |
EB Lyons Nature
Center - Dubuque Audubon |
| December 3rd
- 10:30am |
Birds and Wildlife
of Nebraska |
Although the drive through
Nebraska is sometimes referred to as “boring” or “uninteresting”,
our neighboring state plays host to a wonderful variety of birds,
and mammals. This presentation will introduce you to a stunning
variety of Nebraska wildlife, which is unique because of its location
“where East meets West”. Along with the scenic beauty
of the sandhills, we’ll experience the Sandhill Crane Migration
along the Platte River, and visit the waterfowl and wetland birds
of The Rainwater Basin. We’ll also travel to a ranch, where
we will enjoy Prairie Chickens displaying on an ancient lek, along
with the amazing array of birds and mammals that call the Crescent
Lake National Wildlife Refuge home. Along the way, we’ll also
discuss viewing blinds, visitor centers, and locations to stay,
for those nature-lovers who might want to visit! |
Story County
Nature Center - McFarland Park |
| January 6th
- 7:00pm |
Birds and Wildlife
of Nebraska |
Although the drive through
Nebraska is sometimes referred to as “boring” or “uninteresting”,
our neighboring state plays host to a wonderful variety of birds,
and mammals. This presentation will introduce you to a stunning
variety of Nebraska wildlife, which is unique because of its location
“where East meets West”. Along with the scenic beauty
of the sandhills, we’ll experience the Sandhill Crane Migration
along the Platte River, and visit the waterfowl and wetland birds
of The Rainwater Basin. We’ll also travel to a ranch, where
we will enjoy Prairie Chickens displaying on an ancient lek, along
with the amazing array of birds and mammals that call the Crescent
Lake National Wildlife Refuge home. Along the way, we’ll also
discuss viewing blinds, visitor centers, and locations to stay,
for those nature-lovers and photographers who might want to visit!
|
Des Moines Camera
Club - Johnston Lions Club |
| January 19th
- 10:00am, 1:30pm, 3:00pm |
To be determined |
To be determined |
Pella Retirement
Facilities - Fair Haven East, OV/UT, and The Cottages - times as
listed |
| February 18th
- 7:00pm |
Loon Magic |
As an icon of the north-country,
the Common Loon has created magic for all who have enjoyed their
antics and that iconic “call of the wild”. Join Polk
City Iowa writer/photographer Ty Smedes as he lectures about the
life history of the Common Loon, and shares many stunning images.
Ty has made many trips to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area of northern
Minnesota, where he has captured images of loons building nests,
incubating eggs, and with newly-hatched youngsters riding on a parent's
back, while being fed by the other parent. Many interesting life-cycle
secrets will be shared, along with photos to illustrate. |
Big Bluestem
Audubon - Ames Public Library |
| April 1st -
7:00pm |
To be determined |
To be determined |
Loess Hills
Audubon - Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center, Sioux City |
April 18th
-2:00pm |
The Return of
Iowa's Bald Eagles |
Join Iowa author/photographer
Ty Smedes for a slide presentation and lecture which will reveal
many incredibly interesting discoveries about Iowa's Bald Eagles
and how they go about their every-day lives in Iowa and the Midwest!
See eagles eating fish while on the wing, photos which illustrate
the plumage evolution of younger eagles, an eagle nest diary, eagles
flying with icicles on their toes, eagles diving, catching fish,
and much more. Learn how researchers track bald eagle movements,
and where eagles come from that winter in Iowa. And listen to the
many anecdotes about Iowa’s Bald Eagles. The presentation
will also reveal many highlights of the 2nd edition printing of
The Return of Iowa’s Bald Eagles, including updated nesting
and wintering statistics, Bald Eagle rehabilitator updates, more
than 70 new photos, and many exciting new action sequences. The
book will be available for sale and can be signed and personalized
by the author. |
Greene County
Historical Museum, 219 E. Lincoln Way- Jefferson, IA |
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