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House Finches Moved On
Today was Day 17 for the house finch nest with eggs-which did not hatch. I suspect the female moved on, probably because of too many intrusions. I removed the nest and eggs. You’d think they’d know better than to build a nest in a fake Christmas tree in the first place. It has been said:…
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New Iowa City Public Art Announcement!
There’s a new installment of public art coming soon and the Iowa City Public Art Advisory Committee announcement is just in. What’s really cool is the new Google map showing where all the public art is located. The new art showcase is seeking applications from artists for works that will be displayed at 8 community…
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Reminder: NAMIWalk Johnson County Today
Reminder: NAMIWalk Johnson County today at Terry Trublood Recreation Area. Registration starts at 8:30 AM.
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Will the Baby House Finches Hatch?
I checked on the house finch nest this morning. That would make about 15 days since we first found the nest. The eggs are not hatched, but it looks like they’re being moved regularly. I think it’s still possible there may be baby finches soon, although the typical incubation time is around 14 days. And…
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Reminder: NAMIWalks May 4, 2024 in Iowa City
Don’t forget to register for the Johnson and Linn County NAMIWalks on May 4, 2024. See registration and location info below:
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Carver College of Medicine Health Sciences Research Day!
Heads up! The Carver College of Medicine Health Sciences Research Day is on April 26, 2024. The event is open to the public. Find your way to the Medical Research Facility (MERF) by google map.
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Earth Day April 22, 2024
Just a reminder, Monday April 22, 2024 is Earth Day. The theme is get rid of plastic waste.
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NAMIWalks Johnson and Linn Counties 2024
There is a National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) walk scheduled for May 4, 2024 at Terry Trueblood Recreation Area. See the announcement here.
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Reminder: FDA Advisory Committee to Meet in May 2024 to Discuss Updating Covid-19 Vaccine:
Just a reminder: the FDA Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRBPAC) will meet on May 16, 2024 to make recommendations on Covid-19 strain selections for the fall vaccine of 2024-2025.
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Partial Social Eclipse Viewing on the Pentacrest April 8, 2024!
The University of Iowa Dept of Physics and Astronomy and the Sciences Library invites the public to view the partial solar eclipse on April 8, 2024 between 12:30 PM-3:00 PM at the Pentacrest and the Sciences Library courtyard. Solar eclipse glasses free while they last.
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