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| FRIDAY, May 9th | |
| 6-9:00 p.m. | Registration |
| Social time with snacks | |
| Field trip sign-up | |
| SATURDAY, May 10th | |
| 6:00-6:50 a.m. | Breakfast |
| 7:00 a.m. | Field trips depart (Lunch in the field--box lunch if you purchased one) |
| 1:00 p.m. | Field trips return |
| 1:15-2:15 p.m. | Note-taking while birding--Presentation by the IOU Records Committee |
| 2:15-3:30 p.m. | IOU General Business Meeting Update on the Iowa Breeding Bird Atlas project - Stephen J. Dinsmore |
| 3:45-4:00 p.m. | Introduction of new IOU members |
| 4:00-5:00 p.m. | IOU Board Meeting |
| 6:00-7:00 p.m. | Saturday evening banquet |
| 7:00-8:00 p.m. | Speaker: Dr. David Lambeth, University of North Dakota. Dr. Lambeth is field trip leader for the Potholes and Prairie Festival, gives bird presentations, and teaches bird identification courses. |
| SUNDAY, May 11th | |
| 6:00-6:50 a.m. | Breakfast |
| 7:00 a.m. | Field trips depart |
| 12:00 p.m. | Field trips return Lunch Final compilation |
| Lunch will be in the field Saturday allowing field trip groups to stay out somewhat longer than usual. We plan to be back for the afternoon program which will begin around 1:15P.M. | |
Recommended Motel
America's Best Value Inn
Phone: 641-673-8351
1315 A Avenue E
Oskaloosa, IA
Directions: Hwy 92-- on left .8 miles past intersection of Hwy 92 (A
Avenue and Hwy 63 (N. Market)
Rates: $53.75-63.75.
You must call them and tell them you are with IOU. The Inn serves a
breakfast of waffles, cereals, fruit, pastries, beverages if you are
not planning on eating at Bradbury Hall. They have agreed to open a
little early so you may eat and still arrive in time for the field
trips.
Other area Motels:
Budget Inn
641-6738333 (mainly smoking rooms).
Comfort Inn
641-672-0375
McNeil Stone Mansion (B&B)
641-673-4348
Red Carpet Inn
641-673-8641
Super 8 Motel
641-673-8351; 1-800-800-8000
Cabins: A great deal!
Eveland Access Luxury Cabins
owned by the County Conservation Board
Reservations and questions:
MCCB at 641-6739327
$65.00--min. 2 nights
First night due at booking; $100 refundable damage deposit due at
check-in
*2 Bedrooms with queen beds
*Fold-out queen sofa bed
*Bathroom with shower
*Full kichen: stove, micro, refrigerator, coffee pt, pots, pans, etc.
*TV and DVD player
*Internet Access
* Toilet tissue, cleaning supplies, garbage bags are supplied
*Guests bring sheets and towels
Camping:
Lake Keomah State Park
: 641-673-6975
Mahaska County Conservation Board areas (Eveland
Access): 641-673-9327
The sooner you register for lodging the better especially if you wish NON-Smoking rooms.
Meals
Sat Breakfast:
Scrambled Eggs
Sausage
Hash Browns
Bagels
Fresh Fruit Salad
Coffee and Juice
Saturday Boxed Lunch:
Club Sub Sandwich; Spinach
Veggie wrap for Vegetarians
Pasta Salad
Corn Chips
Grapes
Cookie
Pop/Water
Saturday Banquet:
Roast Pork and
Mediterranean
Chicken (everybody may have
both); Veg. Lasagna for Vegetarians
Mashed Potatoes with Gravy and Rice Pilaf
Fresh Broccoli Salad
Grilled Vegetable Mix
Rolls
Chocolate Cake
Drinks
Sunday Breakfast
Egg and Ham Casserole; Egg
Casserole for Vegetarians
Cinnamon Rolls
Fresh Fruit Salad
Coffee/Juice
Sunday Lunch:
Ciabatta Sandwiches
Tomato Basil and Wisconsin Cheese Soup
Bacon Ranch Potato Salad
Drinks
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