Friends:  One of the best ways to increase awareness of natural resources
issues - is to take short field trips or tours.  Away from phones and the
office setting - to examine issues on the group in an unstructured way to
allow discussion.  The DNR Forestry is hosting two such tours:

On July 24th starting at Squaw Creek County Park just outside Cedar Rapids -
a "Firewise Natural Resources Management Tour" will examine firewise
planning, prescribed fire use, needs and issues.  The tour costs $20/person
which covers a charter bus and boxed lunch.

On July 25th, starting at the University of Iowa Campus a "Invasive Species
Tour" will be held of the Iowa City-Cedar Rapids-Lake McBride areas to
examine plants, insects, animals and other invasive issues, management and
monitoring efforts and control options.  The invasive tour is also $20/person
which covers the bus and boxed lunch.

Hope you can join us for one or both tours - and if possible spread the word
to others about the events.
thanks, John Walkowiak, Iowa DNR
Email John for more information and to register:
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forwarded by
Erin Jordahl
Director, Iowa Chapter Sierra Club
3839 Merle Hay Road, Suite 280
Des Moines, IA 50310
515-277-8868
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