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.
Saturday, February 27, 2021
9:00am to 11:00am
Free
14 and up
Explore nature and philosophy during this free, introductory program.
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
10:00am to 11:30am or 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Children Age 3 & Over - $4.00 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 - $4.00 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
11:00am 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.
Friday, March 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, March 13, 2021
9:00am to 1:00pm or 2:00pm to 6:00pm
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
Tuesday, March 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.
Thursday, March 25, 2021
6:00pm to 8:00pm
Free
All Ages
Learn more about the raptor species of Iowa during this informative workshop, part of the Building Better Birders program series.
Thursday, March 25, 2021
8:00pm to 9:00pm
Free
All Ages
Hit the trails at Botna Bend Park & listen for the familiar sounds of owls, part of the Building Better Birders program series.
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.
Thursday, April 8, 2021
7:00pm
Free
14 and Over
The Missouri River is one of the most important waterways in North America. Learn more about its importance during our 2021 Speaker Series.
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 - $4.00 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 - $4.00 per Child
Ages 3 & Up
Learn more about the ways fungi species help balance & renew our environment.
Sunday, May 9, 2021
6:00am to 8:30am
Free
All Ages
Hit the trails & take in the sunrise at Hitchcock Nature Center during this guided birding hike, part of the Building Better Birders program series.
Sunday, May 9, 2021
8:30am to 10:30am
Free
All Ages
Hit the trails & learn more about the warbler species of Iowa, part of the Building Better Birders program series.
Sunday, May 9, 2021
10:30am to 12:30pm
Free
All Ages
Hit the trails & explore Hitchcock Nature Center during this guided birding hike, part of the Building Better Birders program series.
Sunday, May 9, 2021
1:30pm to 3:30pm
Free
All Ages
Learn more about a variety of songbirds common to Iowa, part of the Building Better Birders program series.
Sunday, May 9, 2021
3:30pm to 5:30pm
Free
All Ages
Hit the trails & explore Hitchcock Nature Center during this guided birding hike, part of the Building Better Birders program series.
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.
Saturday, June 5, 2021 to Monday, June 14, 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, 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.
Saturday, July 3, 2021 to Monday, July 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.
Tuesday, July 6, 2021 to Thursday, July 8, 2021
8:00am to 1:00pm
$100.00 per person, Students Entering 7th, 8th, & 9th Grade
Students Entering 7th, 8th, & 9th Grade
Older learners head out on the water for a canoe & camping excursion during this overnight adventure.
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.
Saturday, August 7, 2021 to Monday, August 16, 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, 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.
Saturday, September 4, 2021 to Monday, September 13, 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, 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
Saturday, October 2, 2021 to Monday, October 11, 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, October 30, 2021
7:00am to 9:00am
Free
All Ages
Hit the trails & take in the sunrise at DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge during this guided birding hike, part of the Building Better Birders program series.
Saturday, October 30, 2021
9:00am to 11:00am
Free
All Ages
Learn more about bird species at DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge during this informative program, part of the Building Better Birders program series.
Saturday, October 30, 2021
11:00am to 1:00pm
Free
All Ages
Enjoy some guided, indoor bird watching at the DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, part of the Building Better Birders program series.
Saturday, October 30, 2021
1:00pm to 3:00pm
Free
All Ages
Learn more about bird species at DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge during this informative program, part of the Building Better Birders program series.
Saturday, October 30, 2021
3:00pm to 4:30pm
Free
All Ages
Enjoy some guided, indoor bird watching at the DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, part of the Building Better Birders program series.
Saturday, November 6, 2021 to Monday, November 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.
Thursday, December 2, 2021
3:00pm to 4:30pm
Free
All Ages
Hit the trails at Hitchcock Nature Center on a guided birding hike, part of the Building Better Birders program series.
Thursday, December 2, 2021
4:30pm to 6:00pm
Free
All Ages
Hit the trails at Hitchcock Nature Center & listen for the familiar sounds of owls, part of the Building Better Birders program series.
Thursday, December 2, 2021
6:30pm to 8:00pm
Free
All Ages
Hit the trails at Hitchcock Nature Center & learn more about the Christmas Bird Count, part of the Building Better Birders program series.
Saturday, December 4, 2021 to Wednesday, December 8, 2021
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 11, 2021 to Sunday, December 12, 2021
5:00am
All Ages
Runners come from all over to test their skills in Iowa's Loess Hills.
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