With the longer day length and position of the sun, our summer bird residents have been making a slow return to the Prairie Heritage Center. In the past week, we have seen the eagles leave the area around the Center. A few Kildeers are back as well as the Redwing Blackbirds and Robins. Even a Meadowlark was seen today! Below is a picture from one of our bird watching events. Last year, from the Center down to the Little Sioux River canoe access, we spotted 53 types of birds.

This coming Saturday, April 3rd, we will be looking for the pasque flower (see above photo) on the Waterman Prairie. The pasque flower is one of the first prairie plants to bloom in the spring. This is the second event of the "Seasons on the Prairie Series." The hike will begin at 1:00 p.m. and we will meet in the parking lot of the Waterman Prairie. Directions are as follows: From Highway 10, take Wilson Avenue south approximately 1.5 miles. The road is gravel and will curve around the base of the hills. Continue on Wilson Avenue up a large hill. The parking lot is on the east side. Besides good exercise, it should prove to be very informational.

Please note that our hours on Good Friday, April 2, will be 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. We will be open on Saturday and Sunday as usual.