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Guided Blooming Prairie Hike & stand-up paddleboard demo.

Ag/Outdoor, News

July 16th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Lewis, Iowa) – The Cass County Conservation Board is holding a Guided Blooming Prairie Hike! The program will start at the Outdoor Classroom shelter, located at 76977 Tucson Rd, Massena, IA on Saturday July 20th 2024, 8 PM, FREE, all ages welcome!

Come join our Naturalist for a hike in the prairie! Explore blooms throughout the numerous prairies inside the park at sunset!

“Stand Up Paddleboard” Demonstration & Kayaks Available

The Cass County Conservation Board is holding “Stand Up Paddleboard” Demonstration! The public demonstration will be held on Saturday July 20th 1PM-4PM- Cold Springs Park- Beach FREE! SUP is the fastest growing sport in the paddling community not only across the country, but especially right here in land-locked areas like Iowa. It’s fun, healthy as a total body work-out and offers a unique perspective when it comes to being on the water. After a quick demonstration try out the boards for yourself! If you do not bring a life jacket one will be provided to you. Children must be 16 years or older. Paddler must weigh LESS than 250 LBS.

Saturday July 20th

1:00pm- 5 Spots

2:30pm- 5 Spots

Cold Springs Park- Beach

Kayaks will be available for checkout at the same time. We have 4 sit in kayaks, Paddler must weigh LESS than 250 LBS. We have 4 Sit on top Kayaks, Paddler must weigh LESS than 395 LBS. If you do not bring a life jacket one will be provided to you.

July 20th

1:00pm- 4 kayaks, sit in, 4 kayaks, sit on top.

2:30pm- 4 kayaks, sit in, 4 kayaks, sit on top.

Cold Springs Park- Beach

You MUST register online to get your spot! https://www.mycountyparks.com/County/Cass/Park/Cold-Springs-Park.aspx

We hope you will join us! Program will be cancelled if there is unsafe weather conditions on the Lake.