Forester John Byrd and the FOS Board of Directors announced today that the Kiosk Replacment Project planned last year has been completed. Thanks to a grant of $4,500 from the Lee County Charitable Fund, DNR Shimek staff labor, and FOS Volunteer labor and funds provided by FOS donors and the Iowa Horse Council, all four information Kiosks in Shimek State Forest have been replaced. This includes 2 in Lick Creek--one at each campground, one in White Oak and one in Bitternut Campgrounds. These kiosks each have recycled plastic, plexiglas covered message boards that will be used to post critical information for campers and equestrians. There are two message boards on those in Lick Creek to accommodate the informaton needed by equestrians. Information will be posted about DNR regulations, camping information, trail maps, Friends of Shimek information, emergency contact information, bio-security information and other items of interest to visitors to Shimek State Forest.
FOS Volunteers painting the Kiosk constructed by DNR staff in the Lower Campground in Lick Creek.
The photo below shows the finished Kiosk in the Upper Campground, with the new message boards, installed by DNR staff, ready to use. If you have any special requests for the type of information to be displayed, please let us know. FOS will utilize the board on one side and DNR the other.
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