Thursday, March 19, 2015

Spring Volunteer Events at Stone Park


Saturday, March 28: Prairie Rescue with Americorps Volunteers, 10:00 a.m., Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center.  Wear sturdy work boots, work gloves, long pants and dress for the weather. We will be cutting brush out of the prairie. For more information or to pre-register contact 712-258-0838.

Saturday, April 4:  Stone State Park Butterfly Garden, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, Stone Lodge, Stone State Park.  Help Americorps Volunteers plant native plants to attract butterflies.  Light lunch provided, bring garden gloves and a hand tool.  Contact Chris Waas at Stone State Park for more information 712-255-4698 or stone@dnr.iowa.gov
Saturday, April 18: Roadside Cleanup, 10:00 a.m. – Noon, Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center. Help the Friends of Stone Park pick up litter along Hwy. 12. Meet at the parking area inside the entrance to Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center. Safety vests, trash bags, and gloves provided. Contact Park Ranger, Kevin Pape for more information at
712- 255-4698.