Canoeing for Campers
September 4
9:00 a.m.-Noon
This free event is offered to campers at Smith Lake campground. Learn the basics of canoeing and take a spin around the scenic Smith Lake. Children in 4th grade or under must be accompanied by an adult or older child. Meet at the campground beach.

River Canoe Trip
September 25
9:00 a.m.-Noon
Join us for a 1-2 hour canoe trip along the scenic bends of the East fork. Meet at Veteran's Park at 9 a.m. sharp. Canoes, supplies, training and transportation are provided. Basic canoeing experience preferred. Families are welcome but children must be 12 or older to paddle and accompanied by an adult. Canoe holds 2-3 people. Bring an adventurous sprit, shoes or secure sandals and pants that can get muddy. No Flip-flops allowed! No Charge. Pre-register by 3:30 Friday September 24. Call 515-295-2138. Space is limited.

Halloween Hike
Myth-busters: Proving and disproving some of nature's biggest myths
October 16
7:00-8:30
It's a night hike like you've never seen. Bring your flashlights for the annual Kossuth County Conservation Board Halloween Hike. The theme for this year's hike is Myth-busters: proving and disproving some of the nature's biggest myths. The hike will take place at Water's Edge Nature Center. The full hike will last about a half hour as a hike leader guides you on the trail. Warm yourself in the nature center and snack on hot cider and popcorn while you wait. This program is free of charge, but free-will donations are appreciated. This is not a scary hike, and people of all ages are welcome, but children must be accompanied by an adult. Come on out for an evening of educational and entertaining family fun, and don't forget to bring your flashlights! For more information call 295-2138.

Pumpkin Carving and Jack-o-Lantern Lane
Sunday, October 24
Pumpkin carving will take place outside the Smith Lake Campground shelter from 1:00 to 3:00. All pumpkins and carving supplies are provided. Children must be accompanied by and adult. This program is free of charge.
Come back to Smith Lake Campground from 7:00 to 9:00 and drive through Jack-o-Lantern Lane. Try to find your pumpkin as you drive through the campground fully illuminated by pumpkins. $5 charge per car. All proceeds will go toward Water's Edge Nature Center. This event is sponsored by the Kossuth County Nature Center Foundation.

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