The Jasper County Conservation Board will host an “Older, Wiser, Livelier” seniors program on Wednesday, May 11th at the Jasper County Armory/Annex Building in Newton.

The public is invited to come for 10:00 a.m. coffee and a program given by Rachel Longstreet, an education coordinator with Americorps.

Rachel will discuss the history and practice of composting in North America.

The “OWLS” program is a conservation program that encourages seniors to stay active and learn new things about the natural world.

For more information, please contact the Jasper County Conservation Board Office at (641) 792-9780.