The Naturalist School teaches people to become better naturalists, nature writers, wild philosophers, ecological activists, and enlightened planters through consilience of science and the humanities. We meet in native woodlands, savannas, wetlands, and prairies in small groups with ecologists, artists, writers, philosophers, and biologists. We offer our workshops in nature centers and preserves throughout North America, but our home is in Iowa's Loess Hills and watersheds of the Missouri, Platte, and Nishnabotna rivers. We also offer ecological consulting for nonprofit conservation agencies, environmental groups, and homeowners. Visit www.thenaturalistschool.org and join us in the bush!

American National Bank is proud to support the Good News Bears for December Jeans Days. Employees have the option to wear jeans every Friday in December! Two Fridays for $10 or Four Fridays for $20. Their mission is to reach high-risk inner city youth, inspire them to seek excellence, motivate them to become achievers, help them develop problem-solving skills, teach them the principles of delayed gratification and finally to encourage them to become positive role models.