Marcus Nack News Today

The 1860’s picnic crowd from Burlington were drawn to the limestone bluffs that tower over what is now Starr’s Cave.

BURLINGTON – Fire needs three things to ignite and grow — a spark, fuel and oxygen. Too much oxygen and fuel and a fire will die.

March 31 Hike-A-Park is 3 p.m. Meet at Luckenbill Woods parking area. Des Moines County naturalist Marcus Nack will lead the 1-to-4-mile hike.

March 27 Farewell to Dr. Daws retiring Burlington pediatrician, reception hosted by Community Health Centers is 1 to 3 p.m. at The Loft, 416 Jefferson St. Cake and punch will be served.

Burlington, IA- Des Moines County Conservation has announced the location of the next Hike-A-Park. Hike A Park Luckenbill Woods will start on Thursday, March 31st to introduce visitors to this Des Moines County Park. County Conservation Naturalist Marcus Nack will be leading this 1–4-mile hike on Thursday at 3:00 pm. The hike will be at the parking lot of Luckenbill Woods. There is no fee to join the hike, and no registration is required. For more information, contact Starr's Cave Nature ...

The Hawk Eye With nesting season about to start for barred owls, Des Moines County Conservation is offering a look at these interesting birds and their mating habits. People are invited to meet with Marcus Nack, a naturalist who joined DMC Conservation in spring 2020, and then hike conservation trails, call for mate-seeking owls and follow their voices when they answer.  There are three Night Hike and Owl Prowl events this year to allow for social distancing. The owl prowls tend to be ver...

January 28, 2021 Burlington, Ia- A Hike A Park series will start on Tuesday, February 9th to introduce visitors to the various parks in Des Moines County. Des Moines County Conservation will be leading these 1-4 mile hikes every other Tuesday at 2:00 pm. Each of the hikes will take place at a different park in the county, and the first hike will be starting from the shelter house at Hunt Woods Recreation Area. The second hike will be at Big Hollow Recreation Area on February 23rd. Hikes wil...