Retracing the Dragoon Trail in Iowa: Environmental Transformation Along the Des Moines River

Explore how the first major military expedition up the Des Moines River set the stage for Iowa's incredible environmental transformation with Dr. Kevin Mason. Drawing from archival records, maps, government surveys, Indigenous histories, and ecological data, Mason explores how Iowa’s prairies and wetlands gave way to farms, towns, and transportation networks. Registration requested but not required to attend.https://indianola.librarycalendar.com/event/tbd-speaker-butter-cow-or-local-trail-9245