OSKALOOSA, IA— Two more after school theatre camps are ready to take the stage just in time for spring at the George Daily Youth Theatre. Join the Elementary School Play, “Giants in the Sky,” or start your musical journey with the Music Studio Cabaret! The George Daily Youth Theatre will once again bring the Elementary […]
Wednesday, February 27 11:00 – 12:30 pm Environmental Learning Center, Caldwell Park Join us for the FIRST public program at the NEW Environmental Learning Center! The OWLS – Older, Wiser, Learning Seniors, is a new “lunch and learn” group program with the Mahaska County Conservation Board that is designed for senior learners with an interest […]
(OSKALOOSA, Iowa) – William Penn University will welcome Daniel Beane on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 as the 2019 Beane Lecture Series guest speaker. His lecture, titled “How My Quaker Faith and Values have Led Me to Involvement in Service and Missions in Developing Countries and Refugee Camps,” will be held at 11:15 a.m. in the […]
The Mahaska County Extension office will be hosting Joy Rouse, Family Life Specialist at “What’s Up Wednesdays – Lunch and Learn” Wednesday March 6; 11:45 am – 1:15 pm. At What’s Up Wednesday, ISUEO specialists and county staff will be available for informal conversations each Wednesday March – May. Bring your own lunch, have your […]
The Mahaska County Extension office will be hosting Joy Rouse, Family Life Specialist at “What’s Up Wednesdays – Lunch and Learn” this Wednesday March 6; 11:45 am – 1:15 pm. At What’s Up Wednesday, ISUEO specialists and county staff will be available for informal conversations each Wednesday March – May. Bring your own lunch, have […]
Here is your invitation to learn about growing small fruits (strawberries, blueberries, & raspberries) from Patrick OMalley. Examine control methods for insects, weeds and other pests, the value (or not) of soil amendments and cultural practices in their production. Patrick has been an ISUEO Commercial Horticulture Specialist since 1994. Presentation will be at the Mahaska […]
Butterflies need protection at times, invite butterflies to seek refuge in your backyard with a butterfly house made by you! Master Gardener Intern Wayne VanMersbergen will guide you as you build yours at this workshop. The house features a hinge and latch to allow you to maintain roosting materials inside the house for the visitors. […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Due to inclement weather, the Go Red Open House originally set for Tuesday, February 12 was postponed to Tuesday, February 26. Mahaska Health will be hosting the free open house from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Cedar Bluff Learning Center in honor of American Heart Month. Cardiologist Dr. Phillip Bear […]
An average home with a roof size of 1,000 square feet will generate approximately 600 gallons of water from a one inch rainfall. By collecting and using this water to water plants in their landscape, rain barrel users help reduce the demand on water supplies, and reduce storm water runoff. The Mahaska County Master Gardeners […]
The Mahaska County Extension office will be hosting “What’s Up Wednesdays” this spring (March – May); on Wednesdays 11:45 am – 1:15 pm. These informal conversations will be about various topics during the free lunch and learn. Bring your own lunch, have your questions answered, and join the conversation! What Up Wednesdays will offer a […]
