Come out to the conservation center at the Russell Wildlife Area at 10:00 am on Saturday, December 9^th to listen to a wonderful story called The Mitten, by Jan Brett.  After the story, participants can decorate a very special pair of mittens.  One mitten will be placed on the tree in the conservation center and the other mitten can go home with you. Donate a pair of warm mittens or gloves and bring them to this event!  All donated mittens will be given to a local charity to help keep people warm this winter. Mitten-shaped cookies will be available to decorate for a yummy treat!  This event is for all ages.  Registration deadline is Dec. 7^th.  Call MCCB at (641)673-9327 to sign up or find the SignUpGenius link on a Facebook post.

The Russell Wildlife Area is located at 2254 – 200^th St., New Sharon, IA 50207 which is four miles north of Oskaloosa on Hwy. 63 and one mile east on 200^th St.