Backyard Birds
On Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 9:30 A.M. there will be a Backyard Birds program held at the Wapsi River Environmental Education Center in Dixon, IA. Join Naturalist Becky to learn how to identify and attract backyard birds! Plus learn about the global citizen science program, the Great Backyard Bird Count. We will go for a short bird hike and then make take-home pinecone bird feeders to hang in your own backyard. Bird watchers of all ages can participate in this free program. Online registration is required. To register, go to: https://iascottctyweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/iteminfo.html?Module=AR&FMID=73086838
Crafting for Conservation: Valentine’s Day Edition
On Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 12:30 P.M. there will be a Crafting for Conservation: Valentine’s Day Edition program held at the Wapsi River Environmental Education Center in Dixon, IA. Come join Naturalists to get ready for Valentine’s Day! We will learn how to create our own watercolor paints and how to repurpose and upcycle common household items and give them new life. Projects will include: homemade cards using natural paints and calendar gift bags. Online registration is required. To register, go to: https://iascottctyweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/iteminfo.html?Module=AR&FMID=73307298
If you have any questions, please let me know. Thank you in advance for sharing!
Becky Baugh
Naturalist
Wapsi River Environmental Education Center
Scott County Conservation
31555 52nd Avenue
Dixon, IA 52745
Office: 563-328-3286 ext. 5673
E-mail: Rebecca.Baugh@scottcountyiowa.gov
“In the end, we will conserve only what we love. We will love only what we understand. We will understand only what we are taught.” – Baba Dioum
