01-24-2004, 10:56 PM
Game and Fish to Host Wildlife Wednesdays
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department's outreach section is presenting a series of wildlife and conservation related talks beginning in February. The series is called Wildlife Wednesdays and will start Wednesday, Feb. 4 and run every Wednesday evening through March 3, according to Chris Grondahl, outreach supervisor.
The presentations - each lasting approximately 90 minutes - begin at 7 p.m. at the department's Bismarck office at the intersection of east Main Avenue and the Bismarck Expressway.
The programs are free, and written materials and handouts pertaining to each topic will be available. For questions concerning these events, contact either Jeb Williams at 328-6332 or Chris Grondahl at 328-6612. Program topics are listed below:
February 4 - Wildlife of North Dakota. A presentation using hands on materials including furs, wings, skulls and other props to teach about North Dakota wildlife, habitat, and adaptations for survival. This program is geared for both kids and adults.
February 11 - Attracting Bluebirds. A presentation on cavity nesting birds of North Dakota that includes how to construct bluebird houses and monitor nest success. Kids who attend will receive a free bluebird nesting box.
February 18 - Landscaping Your Yard for Wildlife. A presentation discussing the use of native grasses and wildflowers, fruit bearing shrubs and other wildlife friendly vegetation in your own yard. Discussion will also include tips for planting, dealing with wildlife damage and sources for more information.
February 25 - ND Sportsmen Year in Review. A presentation of topics that affected hunting and fishing during the 2003 season, and discussion of topics that will affect the future.
March 3 - Native Prairie Grasses and Wildflowers of North Dakota. A program that will help people identify many native prairie grasses and wildflowers. Discussion will also include planting and maintaining these species.
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The North Dakota Game and Fish Department's outreach section is presenting a series of wildlife and conservation related talks beginning in February. The series is called Wildlife Wednesdays and will start Wednesday, Feb. 4 and run every Wednesday evening through March 3, according to Chris Grondahl, outreach supervisor.
The presentations - each lasting approximately 90 minutes - begin at 7 p.m. at the department's Bismarck office at the intersection of east Main Avenue and the Bismarck Expressway.
The programs are free, and written materials and handouts pertaining to each topic will be available. For questions concerning these events, contact either Jeb Williams at 328-6332 or Chris Grondahl at 328-6612. Program topics are listed below:
February 4 - Wildlife of North Dakota. A presentation using hands on materials including furs, wings, skulls and other props to teach about North Dakota wildlife, habitat, and adaptations for survival. This program is geared for both kids and adults.
February 11 - Attracting Bluebirds. A presentation on cavity nesting birds of North Dakota that includes how to construct bluebird houses and monitor nest success. Kids who attend will receive a free bluebird nesting box.
February 18 - Landscaping Your Yard for Wildlife. A presentation discussing the use of native grasses and wildflowers, fruit bearing shrubs and other wildlife friendly vegetation in your own yard. Discussion will also include tips for planting, dealing with wildlife damage and sources for more information.
February 25 - ND Sportsmen Year in Review. A presentation of topics that affected hunting and fishing during the 2003 season, and discussion of topics that will affect the future.
March 3 - Native Prairie Grasses and Wildflowers of North Dakota. A program that will help people identify many native prairie grasses and wildflowers. Discussion will also include planting and maintaining these species.
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