Family Outdoor Expo set Sept. 28-29

DES MOINES ? The Iowa Outdoor Expo for kids and families is scheduled for Sept. 28-29 at the west end of Waterworks Park in Des Moines.

The expo is a way to introduce children and families to new and exciting ways to enjoy the outdoors, with more than 50 free hands-on activities. Attendees can shoot, fish, canoe, and see and touch wildlife while learning about outdoor recreation.

In addition, author, illustrator and musician Doug Wood will be performing ?EarthSongs, EarthStories.?

The Expo is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 28, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 29.

Admission and parking are free.

A flier about the Iowa Outdoor Expo is available online at www.iowadnr.gov/expo.

Attendees can register to win prize packages valued between $200-$400.

The Iowa Outdoor Expo is held in conjunction with National Hunting and Fishing Day.