Saturday, July 6, 2024 to Sunday, July 28, 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, July 27, 2024
9:00am to 11:00am
$10 per person
12+
Learn about native prairie flowers found in the Loess Hills and capture the beauty around you with watercolors.
Monday, July 29, 2024 to Friday, August 2, 2024
9:00am to 11:00am
$50
Ages 3 to 5
Designed for children ages 3 to 5, these shortened morning camp sessions the week of July 29th will introduce your child to the great outdoors as they get to meet live animal friends all week long.
Monday, July 29, 2024 to Friday, August 2, 2024
1:00pm to 3:00pm
$50
Ages 3 to 5
Designed for children ages 3 to 5, these shortened afternoon camp sessions the week of July 29th will introduce your child to the great outdoors as they get to meet live animal friends all week long.
Saturday, August 3, 2024 to Sunday, August 11, 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, August 3, 2024 to Sunday, August 25, 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!
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
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!).
Saturday, August 10, 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, August 10, 2024
2:00pm to 4:00pm
$10 per person
Ages 16+ please
Join Dustin Clayton at Hitchcock Nature Center and witness how life is ripening as the growing season approaches its apogee.
Saturday, August 10, 2024
8:00pm
Free with $5/Vehicle Park Entry or Membership
All Ages
Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, binoculars, and telescopes to view nature's fireworks and other wonders in the night sky during the annual Perseids Meteor Shower.
Thursday, August 15, 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.
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
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!).
Thursday, August 22, 2024
6:30pm
Free with $5/Vehicle Park Entry
14+
Come join in the fun! Everyone is welcome.
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
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.
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 19, 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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