Skip to content

Trending Today

These popular topics are heating up. Explore today's most viewed pages.

Real Estate Search

County Alerts

Reminder: Complete Wellness Program Requirements by October 31.

Pottawattamie Conservation Events

Pottawattamie County Conservation is proud to offer a variety of affordable educational events for all ages year-round.

Calendar View

Stay in the loop with the newest events and offerings at your county parks by subscribing to our e-newsletter.

Upcoming Events

Botna Bend Pancake Feed

Botna Bend Park

Saturday, September 6, 2025
8:00am to 11:00am
Free with $3/Vehicle Park Entry, Free Will Donations Appreciated
All Ages

Grab a tasty breakfast at Botna Bend & enjoy the taste of real maple syrup!

Event Information

Monarch Tagging | 9 A.M.

Hitchcock Nature Center

Saturday, September 6, 2025
9:00am to 10:30am
$5 per person
All Ages

Learn about monarch butterflies, their life cycle, and their miraculous migration to Mexico as we teach you how we catch, handle, and tag monarchs for research.

Event Information Register Now

Monarch Tagging | 11 A.M.

Hitchcock Nature Center

Saturday, September 6, 2025
11:00am to 12:30pm
$5 per person
All Ages

Learn about monarch butterflies, their life cycle, and their miraculous migration to Mexico as we teach you how we catch, handle, and tag monarchs for research.

Event Information Register Now

Hitchcock Hike for Health Club

Hitchcock Nature Center

Tuesday, September 9, 2025
9:00am to 11:00am
Free with $5/Vehicle Park Entry or Membership
16+

If you are looking to get in tune with your body, work up a sweat, and engage with the outdoors, then this is the club for you (especially if you have a big hike or camping trip coming up!).

Event Information Register Now

Homeschool in the Hills AM | The Language of Birds

Hitchcock Nature Center

Wednesday, September 10, 2025
10:00am to 11:30am
$5 per child
Designed for Kindergarten through Early High School

Event Information Register Now

Homeschool in the Hills PM | The Language of Birds

Hitchcock Nature Center

Wednesday, September 10, 2025
1:00pm to 2:30pm
$5 per child
Designed for Kindergarten through Early High School

Event Information Register Now

Go Wild For Conservation 22nd Annual Fundraiser

The Landing

Thursday, September 11, 2025
5:30pm to 8:30pm
$65.00
21 and over

Support public land and recreation opportunities in Pottawattamie County during the 22nd Annual Go Wild For Conservation fundraiser and auction.

Event Information Register Now

Ticks, Ticks, and More Ticks: How a tick sent Martha Stewart to prison

Hitchcock Nature Center

Monday, September 15, 2025
7:00pm to 8:00pm
Free with $5/Vehicle Park Entry or Membership
All Ages

Tick Check! Ticks are small, but they make a big impact!

Event Information Register Now

Loess Hills Prairie Seed Harvest

Hitchcock Nature Center

Tuesday, September 16, 2025
5:30pm to 7:00pm
Free & Open to the Public
All Ages

Join our friends at Golden Hills RC&D and help collect native prairie seed!

Event Information

Gentle Yoga with Katie Stratman

Hitchcock Nature Center

Tuesday, September 16, 2025
6:00pm to 7:00pm
Free with $5/Vehicle Park Entry or Membership
18+

Welcome to Gentle Yoga with Katie Stratman. This event is for anyone who is interested in yoga, whether you are a beginner or experienced.

Event Information Register Now

Story Weaver | September

Hitchcock Nature Center

Thursday, September 18, 2025
6:00pm to 7:30pm
Free with membership or $5 park entry permit
16+

Reviving the art of natured-focused storytelling.

Event Information Register Now

Ornithology 101 | A Land Ethic Workshop

Hitchcock Nature Center

Saturday, September 20, 2025
9:00am to 12:00pm
$15 per person
14+

Explore nature and philosophy during this immersive program inspired by the great conservationist Aldo Leopold. Perfect for anyone who is looking to build their appreciation for the natural world.

Event Information Join Waitlist

Family Wild Edible Walk

Hitchcock Nature Center

Saturday, September 20, 2025
2:00pm to 3:30pm
$5.00 per person
All Ages

Event Information Register Now

Gentle Yoga with Katie Stratman

Hitchcock Nature Center

Tuesday, September 23, 2025
6:00pm to 7:00pm
Free with $5/Vehicle Park Entry or Membership
18+

Welcome to Gentle Yoga with Katie Stratman. This event is for anyone who is interested in yoga, whether you are a beginner or experienced.

Event Information Register Now

Wild Sprouts – Empowering little ones to grow and thrive in the wild.

Hitchcock Nature Center

Saturday, September 27, 2025
9:00am to 10:00am
$5 per adult
Parents with children ages two and under

Want to sprout your little one's love for the outdoors? come out and discover new places, faces, and the world around them!

Event Information Register Now

All Hallows Eve Festival

Botna Bend Park

Saturday, October 4, 2025
4:00pm to 9:00pm
Free with $3/Vehicle Park Entry or Membership; Free for campers
All Ages

Join us at Botna Bend Park for some fall fun during our annual All Hallows Eve Festival!

Event Information

Loess Hills Prairie Seed Harvest

Hitchcock Nature Center

Sunday, October 5, 2025
5:30pm to 7:00pm
Free & Open to the Public
All Ages

Join our friends at Golden Hills RC&D and help collect native prairie seed!

Event Information

Homeschool in the Hills AM | The Secrets of Leaves

Hitchcock Nature Center

Wednesday, October 8, 2025
10:00am to 11:30am
$5 per child
Designed for Kindergarten through Early High School

Event Information Register Now

Homeschool in the Hills PM | The Secrets of Leaves

Hitchcock Nature Center

Wednesday, October 8, 2025
1:00pm to 2:30pm
$5 per child
Designed for Kindergarten through Early High School

Event Information Register Now

Arrowhead Park Chili Fest

Arrowhead Park

Saturday, October 11, 2025
4:00pm to 8:00pm
Free with $3/Vehicle Park Entry, Free Will Donations Appreciated
All Ages

Grab a tasty chili dinner and enjoy pumpkin painting, hayrack rides, and trick-or-treating while soaking up the fall colors at Arrowhead Park.

Event Information

Loess Hills Prairie Seed Harvest

Hitchcock Nature Center

Thursday, October 16, 2025
5:30pm to 7:00pm
Free & Open to the Public
All Ages

Join our friends at Golden Hills RC&D and help collect native prairie seed!

Event Information

Why Leaves Change Color | A Land Ethic Workshop

Hitchcock Nature Center

Saturday, October 18, 2025
9:00am to 12:00pm
$15 per person
14+

Explore nature and philosophy during this immersive program inspired by the great conservationist Aldo Leopold. Perfect for anyone who is looking to build their appreciation for the natural world.

Event Information Register Now

Bones and Blacklights | Unearthing Nature's Secrets in Skulls

Crescent Hill at Hitchcock (Previously Mt. Crescent Ski Area)

Saturday, October 18, 2025
6:30pm to 7:30pm
$5.00 per person
All Ages

Event Information Register Now

6th Annual Halloween Witchy Woods Walk with Dustin Clayton

Hitchcock Nature Center

Saturday, October 25, 2025
2:00pm to 4:00pm
$10.00
Ages 16+

Join naturalist and student of folklore Dustin Clayton for a hike through the Halloween forest.

Event Information Register Now

Story Weaver | October

Hitchcock Nature Center

Thursday, October 30, 2025 to Thursday, October 30, 2025
6:00pm to 7:30pm
Free with membership or $5 park entry permit
16+

Reviving the art of natured-focused storytelling.

Event Information Register Now

Bison Fest at Botna Bend

Botna Bend Park

Saturday, November 1, 2025
11:00am to 2:00pm
Free with $3/vehicle park entry or membership
All Ages

In honor of National Bison Day, come visit our bison herd out at Botna Bend Park and learn more about this magnificent species and the conservation efforts that help protect them.

Event Information

Homeschool in the Hills AM | Chill Bugs-Winter Survival

Hitchcock Nature Center

Wednesday, November 12, 2025
10:00am to 11:30am
$5 per child
Designed for Kindergarten through Early High School

Event Information Register Now

Homeschool in the Hills PM | Chill Bugs-Winter Survival

Hitchcock Nature Center

Wednesday, November 12, 2025
1:00pm to 2:30pm
$5 per child
Designed for Kindergarten through Early High School

Event Information Join Waitlist

Nature's Recyclers | A Land Ethic Workshop

Hitchcock Nature Center

Saturday, November 15, 2025
9:00am to 12:00pm
$15 per person
14+

Explore nature and philosophy during this immersive program inspired by the great conservationist Aldo Leopold. Perfect for anyone who is looking to build their appreciation for the natural world.

Event Information Register Now

Homeschool in the Hills AM | Naturally Musical

Hitchcock Nature Center

Wednesday, December 10, 2025
10:00am to 11:30am
$5 per child
Designed for Kindergarten through Early High School

Event Information Register Now

Homeschool in the Hills PM | Naturally Musical

Hitchcock Nature Center

Wednesday, December 10, 2025
1:00pm to 2:30pm
$5 per child
Designed for Kindergarten through Early High School

Event Information Register Now

Winter Survival Secrets | A Land Ethic Workshop

Hitchcock Nature Center

Saturday, December 13, 2025
9:00am to 12:00pm
$15 per person
14+

Explore nature and philosophy during this immersive program inspired by the great conservationist Aldo Leopold. Perfect for anyone who is looking to build their appreciation for the natural world.

Event Information Register Now

Story Weaver | Festive Folktales

Hitchcock Nature Center

Thursday, December 18, 2025 to Thursday, December 18, 2025
6:00pm to 7:30pm
Free with Park Admission
16+

Stories, poems, and songs shared in and about the natural world.

Event Information Register Now

227 S 6th St.
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-5600
© 2025 Pottawattamie County, Iowa | Website Privacy, Legal, & Linking Policy