Saturday, April 6, 2024 to Sunday, April 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, April 27, 2024 to Saturday, April 27, 2024
2:00pm to 4:00pm
$10 per person
Ages 16+ please
Get to know spring flowers and herbs on a deeper level including which ones are edible, their medicinal properties, and interesting folklore.
Saturday, May 4, 2024 to Sunday, May 12, 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, May 4, 2024 to Sunday, May 26, 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, May 4, 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. Spring program themes include: Hope, Possibility, and the Ephemeral Nature of Everything
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
10:00am to 11:30am
$5 per child
All Ages, Designed for Kindergarten through Early High School
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
1:00pm to 2:30pm
$5 per child
All Ages, Designed for Kindergarten through Early High School
Saturday, May 11, 2024
9:00am to 3:00pm
$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, May 11, 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, May 18, 2024
2:00pm to 4:00pm
$10 per person
Ages 16+ please
Look deeply at a variety of folklore and myth associated with this busy month as the forest fills up with life, color, and sound.
Thursday, May 23, 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, May 25, 2024
2:00pm to 4:00pm
$5.00 per person
All Ages
Friday, May 31, 2024
6:30pm to 8:00pm
$5
Ages 8+ (youth ages 8 and 9 must have accompanying registered adult)
We provide the guidance, bows, arrows, and targets, YOU provide the energy and enthusiasm!
Saturday, June 1, 2024 to Sunday, June 9, 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, June 1, 2024 to Sunday, June 30, 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, June 4, 2024 to Thursday, June 6, 2024
8:00am to 1:00pm
$75
Entering 1st and 2nd Grade
Venture into the wild during this immersive camp experience packed full of outdoor fun like fort building, water exploration, hiking, outdoor games, nature crafts, & more!
Saturday, June 8, 2024
10:00am to 12:00pm
Free with $3 park entry or membership
15 & Under
Enjoy Arrowhead Park during Iowa's free fishing weekend & see what's biting.
Saturday, June 8, 2024
10:00am to 12:00pm
Free with $3 park entry or membership
15 & Under
Enjoy Arrowhead Park during Iowa's free fishing weekend & see what's biting.
Tuesday, June 11, 2024 to Thursday, June 13, 2024
8:00am to 1:00pm
$75
Entering 1st and 2nd Grade
Venture into the wild during this immersive camp experience packed full of outdoor fun like fort building, water exploration, hiking, outdoor games, nature crafts, & more!
Tuesday, June 11, 2024 to Thursday, June 13, 2024
8:00am to 1:00pm
$75
Entering 3rd and 4th Grade
Campers will engage in epic adventures exploring Iowa’s wild side and unlock newfound talents through hands-on experiences like archery, primitive fire starting, orienteering, nature crafting, and more!
Saturday, June 15, 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, June 15, 2024
2:00pm to 4:30pm
$10 per person
Ages 16+ please
Take a Summer Solstice hike while learning about the traditions, folk practices, and herbal preparations associated with this time of year.
Tuesday, June 18, 2024 to Thursday, June 20, 2024
8:00am to 1:00pm
$75
Entering 5th and 6th Grade
Embark on an unforgettable journey into the heart of the wild, learning about the untamed wonders of the great outdoors while honing their skills in archery, primitive fire building, orienteering, whittling, and more!
Thursday, June 20, 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, June 25, 2024 to Thursday, June 27, 2024
8:00am
$100
Entering 7th, 8th and 9th Grade
Older students are beckoned to answer the call of the wild and take their outdoor skills to the next level during this three-day outdoor adventure which includes a canoe trip on the West Nishnabotna River Water Trail (water level dependent) & an overnight campout at Botna Bend Park.
Saturday, July 6, 2024 to Sunday, July 14, 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, 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!
Tuesday, July 9, 2024 to Thursday, July 11, 2024
8:00am to 1:00pm
$75
Entering 3rd and 4th Grade
Campers will engage in epic adventures exploring Iowa’s wild side and unlock newfound talents through hands-on experiences like archery, primitive fire starting, orienteering, nature crafting, and more!
Tuesday, July 9, 2024 to Thursday, July 11, 2024
8:00am to 1:00pm
$75
Entering 5th and 6th Grade
Embark on an unforgettable journey into the heart of the wild, learning about the untamed wonders of the great outdoors while honing their skills in archery, primitive fire building, orienteering, whittling, and more!
Saturday, July 13, 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, July 16, 2024 to Thursday, July 18, 2024
8:00am to 1:00pm
$75
Entering 3rd and 4th Grade
Engage in epic adventures exploring Iowa’s wild side and unlock newfound talents through hands-on experiences like archery, primitive fire starting, orienteering, nature crafting, and more!
Saturday, July 20, 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. Summer program themes include: Feeling Discomfort and Flourishing Anyway
Tuesday, July 23, 2024 to Thursday, July 25, 2024
8:00am to 1:00pm
$75
Entering 1st and 2nd Grade
Venture into the wild during this immersive camp experience packed full of outdoor fun like fort building, water exploration, hiking, outdoor games, nature crafts, & more!
Tuesday, July 23, 2024 to Thursday, July 25, 2024
8:00am to 1:00pm
$75
Entering 5th and 6th Grade
Embark on an unforgettable journey into the heart of the wild, learning about the untamed wonders of the great outdoors while honing their skills in archery, primitive fire building, orienteering, whittling, and more!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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 21, 2024
2:00pm to 4:00pm
$10 per person
Ages 16+ please
Join Dustin Clayton for a contemplative woods walk and discussion about the turning of summer to fall. Together we'll discuss the harvest, mindfulness and awareness in nature and how we can give back to the natural world that provides us with so much.
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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