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Dickinson County naturalists Bryanna Kuhlman and Ashley Hansen love to dress up, and Halloween is the perfect excuse to do it. Join them in festive costumes for the Howlin’ Halloween program 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 31, at the Dickinson County Nature Center in Okoboji. “It’s our very first Halloween event since Ashley and I have…
Bats are a hot topic around Halloween. (We love bats — read about how they use echolocation here.) And we love crafts that are both nature-related and fit into the season, so today we tested out a new bat craft. It’s simple, great for all ages and utilizes things you already have around the house.…
Bats can see about as well as humans. However, they are nocturnal — which means they are active at night — and think about how well you can see at night. (Read about nocturnal animals in Iowa.) Without a light, can you see a mosquito? You might feel it bite you, but you sure wouldn’t…