January 20, 2012: Ikes Fish Fry Friday
January 31, 2012: Edible Landscaping
February 4, 2012: Louisa Co Pheasants Forever Banquet
February 17, 2012: Ikes Fish Fry Friday
February 19, 2012: Tap the Sap
February 25, 2012: Tri-Rivers RUSH
March 3, 2012: Louisa Longbeards Banquet
March 16, 2012: Ikes Fish Fry Friday
April 7, 2012: Easter Antler Hunt
April 12 & 14, 2012: Hunter Safety Class
April 22, 2012: Earth Day Workday
May 5, 2012: Louisa County Youth Jamboree
May 13, 2012: Mothers Day on the Marsh

2012 Paddling Events

Port Louisa NWR Auto Tour

When: Saturday, November 12, 2011, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Where: Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge, Louisa Division
How to register: no registration needed
Cost: Free
For more information: Call 319-523-6982

What: Here's your opportunity to view and photograph thousands of ducks and geese. The 5.5 mile service road will be open for self-guided tours.

Additionally, at the half-way point near Fox Pond, the refuge will provide spotting scopes, binoculars, and identification guides on the viewing platform to help tour participants observe and identify waterfowl actively feeding and interacting with each other.

The Auto Tour begins at the inlet water control structure on the Louisa Division of Port Louisa located 6 miles northeast of Wapello, Iowa. Getting there: follow County Road X61 to 120th Street and then travel east on 120th Street for approximately 2 miles. For more information call 319-523-6982.

Be sure to visit the refuge website at www.fws.gov/midwest/PortLouisa to discover additional recreational opportunities and learn more about the wildlife and habitats of Port Louisa NWR.

Turkey Trot

When: Thanksgiving Day, November 24, 8:00 a.m. (registration opens at 7:00)
Where: Grimm Brothers Plastics parking lot, Wapello, Iowa
For more information: Call Heidi McDonough at 319-523-3109 or 319-601-9841
Fee: $15 per person; register before Nov 13 to guarantee t-shirt Download registration form

What: Enjoy some time outdoors and burn off some calories before the big meal. The route will start at Grimm Brothers and go through the city streets in Wapello. Proceeds benefit the Wapello Community Pool. Race Day registrations accepted but t-shirt not guaranteed.

Ikes Fish Fry Fridays

When: Jan 20, Feb 17 and March 16, fish served beginning at 6:00 p.m.
Where: Ikes Clubhouse, X61 east of Wapello
Fee: $10 per person, all you can eat

What:Here is your chance to get out of the house, eat a good supper and support conservation efforts. A $10 donation to Ikes projects gets you all the fish you can eat (and chicken, ribs - whatever the cooks are serving that Friday) plus beverage and sides.

Louisa County Pheasants Forever Banquet

When: Saturday, February 4, 2012, doors open at 4:30 pm, dinner at 6:15 pm
Where: Circle of Pride rodeo Grounds, Conseville
For more information: Call Chad Grimm 319-850-1550
Fee: $50 membership/dinner; $15 for spouse dinner
What: Fundraising dinner with auctions and raffles

Louisa Longbeards Banquet

When: Saturday, March 3, 2012; doors open at 5:00 pm, dinner at 7:00 pm
Where: Briggs Civic Center, Wapello
For more information: Call Dave Boysen at 319-572-1551
Fee: $45 membership dinner; $75 for couples
What: Fundraising dinner with auctions and raffles.