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Saturday, September 7, 2024 to Sunday, September 15, 2024
6:00am to 10:00pm
Free with $5/Vehicle Park Entry or Membership
All Ages, Designed for Ages 3-5
Families with young learners are invited to hit the trails for a self-guided hike full of fun nature learning at Hitchcock Nature Center!
Saturday, September 7, 2024 to Sunday, September 29, 2024
6:30am to 10:30pm
Free with $3/Vehicle Park Entry or Membership
All Ages, Designed for Ages 3-5
Families with young learners are invited to hit the trails for a self-guided hike full of fun nature learning at Botna Bend Park!
Thursday, September 12, 2024
5:30pm to 8:30pm
$65.00
21 and over
Support public land and recreation opportunities in Pottawattamie County during the 21st Annual Go Wild For Conservation fundraiser and auction.
Saturday, September 14, 2024
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!
Saturday, September 14, 2024
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.
Saturday, September 14, 2024
10:30am
$10 - $40
All Ages
Arrowhead's Obstacle Trail Run returns! Getting moving outdoors and have run during this 5k trail run with 15+ Obstacles and a 1-Mile Kids Course with 10+ Obstacles.
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
9:00am to 12:00pm
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!).
Saturday, September 21, 2024
9:00am to 12:00pm
N/A
Ages 14+
Join us at Mt. Crescent and learn about seasonal job opportunities for the upcoming ski season!
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
9:30am to 11:30am
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!).
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
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!
Thursday, September 26, 2024
6:30pm
Free with $5/Vehicle Park Entry
14+
Come join in the fun! Everyone is welcome.
Saturday, October 5, 2024 to Sunday, October 13, 2024
6:00am to 10:00pm
Free with $5/Vehicle Park Entry or Membership
All Ages, Designed for Ages 3-5
Families with young learners are invited to hit the trails for a self-guided hike full of fun nature learning at Hitchcock Nature Center!
Saturday, October 5, 2024 to Sunday, October 27, 2024
6:30am to 10:30pm
Free with $3/Vehicle Park Entry or Membership
All Ages, Designed for Ages 3-5
Families with young learners are invited to hit the trails for a self-guided hike full of fun nature learning at Botna Bend Park!
Saturday, October 5, 2024
9:00am to 11:00am
$15 per person
16+
Meander along the trails of the lovely Loess Hills as we observe, reflect, and practice spaciousness. Autumn program themes include: Gratitude and Letting Go
Saturday, October 5, 2024
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!
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
10:00am to 11:30am
$5 per child
All Ages, Designed for Kindergarten through Early High School
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
1:00pm to 2:30pm
$5 per child
All Ages, Designed for Kindergarten through Early High School
Saturday, October 12, 2024
9:00am to 11:00am
$30 per person
Parents/Guardians may register those under 18
Join us for our annual HawkWatch 5K trail walk/run in the Loess Hills! Proceeds support local conservation efforts.
Saturday, October 12, 2024
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.
Saturday, October 12, 2024
4:00pm to 7:00pm
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.
Sunday, October 13, 2024
5:00pm to 7:00pm
Free & open to the public
All Ages
Join our friends at Golden Hills RC&D and help collect native prairie seed!
Thursday, October 24, 2024
6:00pm to 7:30pm
Free with Park Admission
16 and up
Story Weaver, Stories told in and about the natural world, in the oral tradition.
Saturday, October 26, 2024
2:00pm to 4:30pm
$10.00
Ages 16+
Join naturalist and student of folklore Dustin Clayton for a hike through the Halloween forest.
Saturday, November 2, 2024 to Sunday, November 10, 2024
6:00am to 10:00pm
Free with $5/Vehicle Park Entry or Membership
All Ages, Designed for Ages 3-5
Families with young learners are invited to hit the trails for a self-guided hike full of fun nature learning at Hitchcock Nature Center!
Saturday, November 2, 2024 to Sunday, November 24, 2024
6:30am to 10:30pm
Free with $3/Vehicle Park Entry or Membership
All Ages, Designed for Ages 3-5
Families with young learners are invited to hit the trails for a self-guided hike full of fun nature learning at Botna Bend Park!
Saturday, November 2, 2024
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.
Saturday, November 9, 2024
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.
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
10:00am to 11:30am
$5 per child
All Ages, Designed for Kindergarten through Early High School
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
1:00pm to 2:30pm
$5 per child
All Ages, Designed for Kindergarten through Early High School
Saturday, November 16, 2024
2:00pm to 4:00pm
$10.00
Ages 16+
Join naturalist and student of folklore Dustin Clayton for an end-of-autumn herb walk. Following the hike, we will examine some methods of preserving herbs grown or collected over the summer and autumn.
Friday, November 22, 2024
6:00pm to 7:30pm
Free with Park Admission
16 and up
Story Weaver, Stories told in and about the natural world, in the oral tradition.
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
10:00am to 11:30am
$5 per child
All Ages, Designed for Kindergarten through Early High School
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
1:00pm to 2:30pm
$5 per child
All Ages, Designed for Kindergarten through Early High School
Thursday, December 12, 2024
6:00pm to 7:30pm
Free with Park Admission
16 and up
Story Weaver, Stories told in and about the natural world, in the oral tradition.
Saturday, December 14, 2024
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.
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
4:30pm to 5:30pm
$5; Free for ages 3 and under
All ages
Celebrate the new year under an open sky with a guided hike in the beautiful Loess Hills.
