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Sept. 17: Alligators and Their Kin at the Discovery Center

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Kathy Claflin for the information in this story and the Waterloo Natural History Association for sponsoring it.) ALLIGATORS AND THEIR KIN:  2:00 – 3:00 p.m., Sunday, September 17.  Join us for an exciting, hands-on … Read more

Dec. 4-5: Waterloo Farm Museum Christmas on the Farm

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Catherine Alter for the information in this story.) Waterloo Farm Museum wishes to invite you to experience their 26th Annual Christmas on the Farm on Saturday, Dec. 4 and Sunday, Dec. 5 from 10 … Read more

Dec. 5-6: Christmas on the Farm shopping event

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Catherine Alter for the information in this story.) The Waterloo Area Historical Society is offering a Christmas on the Farm shopping experience Dec 5-6 by appointment only. The farmhouse will be open by appointment … Read more

Oct. 9: Waterloo Area Historical Society Pioneer Day

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Arlene Kaiser for the information in this story.) The Waterloo Area Historical Society will host its annual Pioneer Day on Sunday, Oct. 9 from noon to 5 p.m. at the Waterloo Farm Museum and … Read more

How Do Mild Winters Affect Wildlife? (with slideshow)

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Tom Hodgson and the Waterloo Natural History Association for the information in this story.) This mild winter is definitely affecting local wildlife numbers and activities. Many species that normally migrate south for the winter … Read more

In photos: Pioneer Day 2013

Hundreds of visitors enjoyed perfect fall weather and attended the Waterloo Area Historical Society‘s Pioneer Day 2013 on Sunday, Oct. 13. It was the first time I’d been there and I was charmed by the amazing homestead, entertained by the … Read more