Friday, November 6, 2020 to Monday, November 30, 2020
6:30am to 10:30pm
Free With Park Admission
Ages 3 to 5
Enjoy the sights & sounds of fall at Botna Bend Park with this self-guided event.
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
5:00am
All Ages
Show your support of conservation during Giving Tuesday.
Saturday, December 5, 2020 to Wednesday, December 9, 2020
6:00am to 10:00pm
All Ages
All trails at Hitchcock Nature Center will be closed to guest access due to shotgun season.
Saturday, December 5, 2020
9:00am to 12:00pm
$10.00 Per Person
14 and up
Celebrate the life and legacy of Aldo Leopold during our programming series, "A Land Ethic Workshop".
Runners come from all over to test their skills in Iowa's Loess Hills.
Friday, December 18, 2020
6:00pm
Age 4 & Over - $5.00 Each
All Ages
Hit the trails after dark & explore Hitchcock Nature Center by the light of the full moon.
Thursday, December 31, 2020
11:30pm
$5.00 Per Person
Age 5 & Up
Ring in the new year on this special, after hours guided hike.
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
10:00am to 11:30am or 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Children Age 3 & Over - $3.00 per Child
Ages 3 & Up
Learn more about the ways winter impacts nature during this field trip program at Hitchcock Nature Center.
Wednesday, January 6, 2021
10:00am to 11:30am or 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Children Age 3 & Over - $3.00 per Child
Ages 3 & Up
Learn more about the ways winter impacts nature during this field trip program at Hitchcock Nature Center.
Wednesday, January 6, 2021
6:00pm
$5.00 Per Person
Age 14 & Over
Explore the unexplored corners of your county parks during this unique guided hike series.
Friday, January 15, 2021
10:00am
$5.00 Per Person
Age 14 & Over
Explore the unexplored corners of your county parks during this unique guided hike series.
Saturday, January 23, 2021
11:00am to 12:30pm or 1:00pm to 2:30pm
$5.00 Per Person
Age 5 & Up
Learn the basics of snowshoeing during this hands-on program.
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
6:00pm
$5.00 Per Person
Age 14 & Over
Explore the unexplored corners of your county parks during this unique guided hike series.
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
6:00pm
$5.00 Per Person
Age 14 & Over
Explore the unexplored corners of your county parks during this unique guided hike series.
Friday, February 12, 2021
10:00am
$5.00 Per Person
Age 14 & Over
Explore the unexplored corners of your county parks during this unique guided hike series.
Saturday, February 13, 2021
2:00pm
$5.00 Per Person
Age 5 & Up
Learn the basics of snowshoeing during this hands-on program.
Saturday, February 13, 2021
5:00pm
$10.00 Per Person Age 18 & Up
Age 18 & Over
Enjoy the beauty & romance of nature in Iowa's Loess Hills.
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
6:00pm
$5.00 Per Person
Age 14 & Over
Explore the unexplored corners of your county parks during this unique guided hike series.
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
10:00am to 11:30am or 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Children Age 3 & Over - $3.00 per Child
Ages 3 & Up
Maple syrup is tasty on your pancakes, learn how it's made at beautiful Botna Bend Park during this field trip program.
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
10:00am to 11:30am or 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Children Age 3 & Over - $3.00 per Child
Ages 3 & Up
Maple syrup is tasty on your pancakes, learn how it's made at beautiful Botna Bend Park during this field trip program.
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
6:00pm
$5.00 Per Person
Age 14 & Over
Explore the unexplored corners of your county parks during this unique guided hike series.
Saturday, March 6, 2021 to Monday, March 15, 2021
6:00am
Free With Park Admission
Ages 3 to 5
Young learners will experience nature first-hand during this self-guided hike full of fun.
Saturday, March 6, 2021
1:00pm to 4:00pm
$3.00 Per Person Age 4 & Up
All Ages
Learn about the process of tapping & processing maple syrup at beautiful Botna Bend Park.
Saturday, March 13, 2021
9:00am to 1:00pm
All Ages - 11 and Under must be Accompanied by an Adult
After passing the online portion of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Hunting education course join us at Hitchcock Nature Center to complete your required Field Day
Saturday, April 3, 2021 to Monday, April 12, 2021
6:00am
Free With Park Admission
Ages 3 to 5
Young learners will experience nature first-hand during this self-guided hike full of fun.
Saturday, April 24, 2021
9:00am to 1:00pm
Free
All Ages
Celebrate Earth Day at the park with this all ages volunteer event.
Saturday, May 1, 2021 to Monday, May 10, 2021
6:00am
Free With Park Admission
Ages 3 to 5
Young learners will experience nature first-hand during this self-guided hike full of fun.
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
10:00am to 11:30am or 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Children Age 3 & Over - $3.00 per Child
Ages 3 & Up
Learn more about the ways fungi species help balance & renew our environment.
Wednesday, May 5, 2021
10:00am to 11:30am or 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Children Age 3 & Over - $3.00 per Child
Ages 3 & Up
Learn more about the ways fungi species help balance & renew our environment.
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
7:00pm
Free with Park Admission
All Ages
Take a guided hike through Iowa's Loess Hills.
Friday, May 21, 2021
6:30pm
$5.00 Per Person Age 8 & Over
Ages 8 & Over
Learn the basics of archery with help from our Environmental Education staff.
Tuesday, June 15, 2021 to Thursday, June 17, 2021
8:00am to 1:00pm
$75.00 per person, campers entering 1st & 2nd Grade
Campers Entering 1st & 2nd Grade
Campers entering 1st & 2nd grade will enjoy exploring Iowa's Loess Hills during this immersive camp.
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
7:00pm
Free with Park Admission
All Ages
Join us for a guided hike through the Loess Hills at Hitchcock Nature Center.
Tuesday, June 22, 2021 to Thursday, June 24, 2021
8:00am to 1:00pm
$75.00 per person, campers entering 3rd & 4th Grade
Campers Entering 3rd & 4th Grade
Campers entering 3rd & 4th grade will continue to grow in their outdoor confidence as we tackle some new skills during this 3-day camp.
Tuesday, June 29, 2021 to Thursday, July 1, 2021
8:00am to 1:00pm
$75.00 per person, campers entering 5th & 6th Grade
Campers Entering 5th & 6th Grade
Campers entering 5th & 6th grade will continue to grow in their outdoor confidence as we tackle some new skills during this 3-day camp.
Tuesday, July 6, 2021 to Thursday, July 8, 2021
8:00am to 1:00pm
$100.00 per person, Campers Entering 7th, 8th, & 9th Grade
Campers Entering 7th, 8th, & 9th Grade
Our oldest campers head out on the water for a canoe & camping excursion during this overnight camp.
Tuesday, July 13, 2021 to Thursday, July 15, 2021
8:00am to 1:00pm
$75.00 per person, campers entering 1st & 2nd Grade
Campers Entering 1st & 2nd Grade
Campers entering 1st & 2nd-grade head to Arrowhead Park for a close up look at aquatic habitats.
Tuesday, July 20, 2021 to Thursday, July 22, 2021
8:00am to 1:00pm
$75.00 per person, campers entering 3rd & 4th Grade
Campers Entering 3rd & 4th Grade
Campers entering 3rd and 4th grade will continue to grow in their outdoor confidence as we tackle some new skills during this 3-day camp.
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
7:00pm
Free with Park Admission
All Ages
Wind your way through the woodlands on a guided hike at Hitchcock Nature Center.
Tuesday, July 27, 2021 to Thursday, July 29, 2021
8:00am to 1:00pm
$75.00 per person, campers entering 5th & 6th Grade
Campers Entering 5th & 6th Grade
Campers entering 5th & 6th grade will continue to grow in their outdoor confidence as we work on advancing our skills during this 3-day camp.
Monday, August 2, 2021
9:00am to 11:00am
$15.00 per person, ages 3 to 5
Ages 3 to 5
Children age 3 to 5 are invited to join us for some summer camp fun as we learn all about reptiles.
Tuesday, August 3, 2021
9:00am to 11:00am
$15.00 per person, ages 3 to 5
Ages 3 to 5
Children age 3 to 5 are invited to join us for some summer camp fun as we learn all about mammals of the Midwest.
Wednesday, August 4, 2021
9:00am to 11:00am
$15.00 per person, ages 3 to 5
Ages 3 to 5
Children age 3 to 5 are invited to join us for some summer camp fun as we learn all about amphibians.
Thursday, August 5, 2021
9:00am to 11:00am
$15.00 per person, ages 3 to 5
Ages 3 to 5
Children age 3 to 5 are invited to join us for some summer camp fun as we learn all about the insects in their own backyards.
Friday, August 6, 2021
9:00am to 11:00am
$15.00 per person, ages 3 to 5
Ages 3 to 5
Children age 3 to 5 are invited to join us for some summer camp fun as we look to the skies for our feathered friends.
Tuesday, August 17, 2021
7:00pm
Free with Park Admission
All Ages
Experience the ever changing landscape of the Loess Hills on a guided hike through Hitchcock Nature Center.
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
7:00pm
Free with Park Admission
All Ages
Join us for one final guided hike of the season and view the early signs of fall in the Loess Hills
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