The first acorns of the season fatten and now is the time to hike, learn oaky science, and behold the rich fecundity of shorter days.
Acorn Science: Saturday, August 31st at Waubonsie State Park, Fremont County Iowa. Presented by Jack Phillips and sponsored by Golden Hills RC&D.
0830 – noon. Contact Jack Phillips at thenaturalistschool@gmail.com to register.
Bur oak acorn, photo by Robert Smith.