Volunteers started the organization in 1991
10/20/2021
Josh Gear, KETV NewsWatch 7
News
The Hitchcock HawkWatch volunteer group has recorded the migration of hundreds of thousands of eagles, hawks, owls, vultures and falcons since 1991, and it’s time to celebrate their hard work!
10/5/2021
Kylie Gumpert, Promotions & Outreach Coordinator
Autumn, Bird Watching, Events, HawkWatch, Hitchcock Nature Center, News, Volunteering
Deer hunting has been practiced at Hitchcock Nature Center since 1991 and is an important conservation method. Read on to learn more about why building connections with hunters is important for preserving and managing land.
9/27/2021
Kylie Gumpert, Promotions & Outreach Coordinator
Conservation, Hitchcock Nature Center, Hunting, News
Proceeds provide field trip scholarships for local schools.
9/3/2021
Kylie Gumpert, Promotions & Outreach Coordinator
Events, News
Get to know our July speaker, Kathy Fiscus & get ready for "Loess Hills & Scenic Byway Art" on July 8th!
6/28/2021
Michelle Biodrowski, Naturalist and with Kathy Fiscus
Conservation, Environmental Education, Loess Hills, Speaker Series
Want to learn more about the trails at Hitchcock Nature Center? Join us for a Hitch Hike this summer & get the guided experience.
4/29/2021
Conservation, Environmental Education, Events, Family Fun, Hiking, Hitchcock Nature Center, Land Management, Loess Hills, Native Animals, Native Plants, Summer
Pottawattamie Conservation is excited to announce the next Speaker Series program this May 13th. This online program is held in partnership with the Council Bluffs Public Library & supported by a grant from Humanities Iowa, a state-based affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
4/27/2021
Michelle Biodrowski, Naturalist and with Benjamin Vogt
Conservation, Environmental Education, Events, Native Plants, Speaker Series
It's Volunteer Appreciation Week! A huge thanks to all our volunteers for everything you do.
4/23/2021
Kate Simmons, Community Relations Coordinator
Arrowhead Park, Botna Bend Park, Conservation, Environmental Education, HawkWatch, Hitchcock Nature Center, Narrows River Park, Volunteering
Learn the intrepid tale of the Dump Busters and continue the legacy by busting some litter at Hitchcock Nature Center for Earth Day!
4/16/2021
Rene Stroud, Naturalist
Conservation, Environmental Education, Events, Family Fun, Green Thumbs, Hiking, Hitchcock Nature Center, Holidays, Land Management, Loess Hills, Native Animals, Native Plants, Our Staff, Spring, Volunteering, Zero Waste
Get to know the Eastern Cottontail, Iowa's native rabbit!
4/2/2021
Conservation, Environmental Education, Native Animals
Spring has sprung so get outdoors & enjoy some time in nature at Hitchcock Nature Center & Botna Bend Park during this special, self-guided event designed for our youngest nature lovers.
3/25/2021
Rene Stroud, Naturalist and Kate Simmons, Community Relations Coordinator
Botna Bend Park, Conservation, Environmental Education, Events, Family Fun, Hiking, Hitchcock Nature Center, Homeschool, Spring, Summer
3/18/2021
Conservation, Environmental Education, Events, Native Animals, Speaker Series
Learn more about Iowa's favorite sunfish, the bluegill!
3/11/2021
Conservation, Habitat Areas, Native Animals
Interested in improving your birding skills, learning more about common bird species, or joining in on community science projects in your area? Check out Building Better Birders!
3/4/2021
Bird Watching, Conservation, Environmental Education, Events, Family Fun, HawkWatch, Hiking, Native Animals
New entrance, camping, & membership fees will go into effect March 1st.
3/1/2021
Arrowhead Park, Botna Bend Park, Hitchcock Nature Center, Narrows River Park, News
2/26/2021
Amy Campagna, Environmental Education Coordinator
Conservation, Land Management, Native Animals
Get a full year of free access to all Pottawattamie County parks.
Become a member of the Pottawattamie Conservation Foundation