Coffee with Conservation - Bites, Brews & Living Fossils!

Bites, Brews & Living Fossils!

Did you know prehistoric river giants are swimming right here in our backyard? Join us for Lunch & Living Fossils—a special edition of Coffee With Conservation featuring guest speakers from the Iowa DNR Fisheries team!

Swap your desk lunch for an incredible story of local conservation. We’re providing free sandwiches, coffee, and cold drinks while learning all about the historic reintroduction of paddlefish to the Iowa Great Lakes!

Grab a lunch plate and discover:

• How paddlefish survived over 100 million years of history
• The exciting work Iowa DNR is doing to restore paddlefish to West Okoboji & local waters
• The secret "electric paddle" snout they use to hunt underwater
• What it takes to protect these massive native filter-feeders

Where: Lyon County Nature Center    1651 180th St.  Inwood, IA 51240

When: October 20th at 11:30 AM   

Cost: Free! (Sandwiches, coffee, and drinks provided)

Bring a friend, grab a sandwich, and meet the DNR experts bringing these ancient giants back to our lakes!

 

Free, but please register by calling (712) 752-2033 or calling or texting 712-470-9693 to ensure we have enough goodies for everyone!!

Register at https://lyoncounty.iowa.gov/conservation/events/ 

 

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