(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Cass County Conservation Board has two programs coming up later this month for nature lovers: the “Breakfast with the Birds” Program, and “Raptor Identification” Program. Both will be held August 21st in the Camblin’s Addition Shelter at Sunnyside Park. The  “Breakfast with the Birds” Program begins at 9-a.m.  For a free-will donation, you can enjoy a light breakfast. During the program, Cassie Wendl, will show and discuss live birds.  Raptor Identification Program

You can learn about different raptors (birds of prey) and tips about how to increase your birding knowledge, during the “Raptor Identification” Program, which will be held at 10-a.m. on August 21st. You can bring along your own pair of binoculars, or some will be provided. Funding for the program is provided by the Resource Enhancement and Protection – Conservation Education Program (REAP – CEP).

The Raptor workshop will be conducted by Kelly McKay (BioEco Research and Monitoring Center), with assistance from Mark Roberts (Clinton County Conservation) and Brian Ritter (Nahant Marsh Education Center). It’s the third of the CCCB’s “Building a Better Birder Workshop Series,” and is brought to you through aResource Enhancement and Protection (REAP-CEP) grant.

Pre-Registration is appreciated. Call  769-2372 or email to sign up lkanning@casscoia.us Of course this qualifies for our 120hrs Outdoor Challenge don’t forget to use #120hrsCassCoIA as a hashtag for your adventures.