Saturday, September 4, 2021 to Thursday, September 30, 2021
6:30am to 10:30pm
Free With Park Admission
Ages 3 to 5
Young learners will experience nature first-hand during this self-guided hike full of fun.
Saturday, September 25, 2021
1:00pm
$5.00 Per Person
Ages 12 and Up
Explore one of Hitchcock's most popular trails at your own pace during this Slow Walk On Badger Ridge.
Monday, September 27, 2021
5:30pm to 7:30pm
All Ages
Join our friends at Golden Hills RCD and help collect native prairie seed!
Saturday, October 2, 2021 to Monday, October 11, 2021
6:00am to 10:00pm
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 2, 2021 to Sunday, October 31, 2021
6:30am to 10:30pm
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 2, 2021
9:00am
$33
Parents/Guardians may register those under 18
Saturday, October 2, 2021
1:00pm
10.00
14 +
This program starts with a classroom session to learn how to identify our autumn butterflies, then prepared with your new knowledge, we will venture out into the hills on a guided hike to find them!
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
5:30pm to 7:30pm
All Ages
Join our friends at Golden Hills RCD and help collect native prairie seed!
Saturday, October 9, 2021
4:00pm
Free with Park Admission, Free Will Donation at Pickup
All Ages
Grab a tasty chili dinner at beautiful Arrowhead Park.
Tuesday, October 12, 2021 to Sunday, October 24, 2021
12:00am
$40 per person
Ages 18+
Interested in backpacking but not sure where to start? Explore backcountry travel in this part-lecture, part-hands-on course sponsored by the Loess Hills Nordic Ski Patrol.
Saturday, October 16, 2021
9:00am to 12:00pm
$15.00 Per Session or $75.00 For the Full Series
14 and up
Explore nature & philosophy during this immersive program perfect for anyone who loves the great outdoors.
Saturday, October 16, 2021
3:00pm
$15.00 Per Person
Age 14 & Over
Learn more about harvesting seeds & maintaining diverse native plantings in this hands-on program.
Sunday, October 17, 2021
1:00pm
Free with park admission or annual pass
All Ages
Learn about the fascinating world of raptors and help celebrate our Hitchcock HawkWatch group's 30th anniversary with us on Sunday, October 17th.
Monday, October 18, 2021
5:00pm to 7:00pm
All Ages
Join our friends at Golden Hills RCD and help collect native prairie seed!
Saturday, October 23, 2021
8:00am to 12:00pm
All Ages
Arrowhead Trail Run is a 5k marked course at Arrowhead Park near Neola, Iowa.
Saturday, October 23, 2021
11:00am
$5.00 Per Person Age 4 & Over
All Ages
Explore the Loess Hills on this fun for all ages scavenger hunt.
Sunday, October 24, 2021
1:00pm
$5.00 Per Person Age 4 & Over
All Ages
Explore the Loess Hills on this fun for all ages scavenger hunt.
Friday, October 29, 2021
5:00pm to 7:00pm
All Ages
Join our friends at Golden Hills RCD and help collect native prairie seed!
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
Join us at DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge on Saturday, October 30th at 11:00 a.m. for Building Better Birders: Mid-Day Guided Observation & enjoy a guided observation from the indoor observation are of the visitor center.
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, October 30, 2021
3:30pm to 5:30pm
$12.00
Ages 16+
Join naturalist and student of folklore Dustin Clayton for an evening hike through the Halloween forest.
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
10:00am to 11:30am
Children Age 3 & Over - $4.00 per Child
Ages 3 & Up
Explore the stunning & geologically unique Loess Hills at Hitchcock Nature Center during this field trip.
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
1:00pm to 2:30pm
Children Age 3 & Over - $4.00 per Child
Ages 3 & Up
Explore the stunning & geologically unique Loess Hills at Hitchcock Nature Center during this field trip.
Saturday, November 6, 2021 to Monday, November 15, 2021
6:00am to 10:00pm
Free With Park Admission
Ages 3 to 5
Young learners will experience nature first-hand during this self-guided hike full of fun.
Saturday, November 6, 2021 to Tuesday, November 30, 2021
6:30am to 10:30pm
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 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.
Saturday, December 18, 2021
9:00am to 12:00pm
$15.00 Per Session or $75.00 For the Full Series
14 and up
Explore nature & philosophy during this immersive program perfect for anyone who loves the great outdoors.
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