August 29, 2020: The Rock of Ada Hayden Heritage Park - Erv Klaas

 

One week ago, on Saturday, August 22, 2020, the City of Ames and the Friends of Ada Hayden Heritage Park honored Erv Klaas with the dedication of the10th heritage stone at the park for his "contributions to conservation in Iowa," and his "efforts in getting the park established and his continued effort in renovating the park to its native habitat." Below are several links that help document Erv's leadership and legacy in establishing the jewel of the Ames park system.

City of Ames press release

 Photos of the dedication

Video of the dedication

Ames Tribune dedication article 

 History of Ada Hayden Park with Erv

A 2013 Interview with Erv at Ada Hayden Park

 

 

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