Saturday, June 5, 2021 to Monday, June 14, 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, June 5, 2021 to Wednesday, June 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.
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.
Saturday, June 19, 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.
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 22, 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, June 26, 2021
1:00pm
10.00
14
Come join us to learn about and see the beautiful butterflies that call Hitchcock Nature Center home!
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.
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
7:00pm
Free
12 & Over
Join us for a one-of-a-kind volunteer inventory at Hitchcock Nature Center as we set out to better understand the health and viability of oak tree species in western Iowa.
Saturday, July 3, 2021 to Monday, July 12, 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, July 3, 2021 to Saturday, July 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.
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.
Saturday, July 10, 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.
Monday, July 12, 2021
6:00pm
$15.00 Per Person
Age 14 & Over
Learn more about designing & maintaining diverse native plantings in this hands-on program.
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 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, August 7, 2021 to Tuesday, August 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, August 7, 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, August 14, 2021
8:30am to 11:00am
Free with Park Admission, Free Will Donation at Pickup
All Ages
Grab a tasty breakfast at Botna Bend & enjoy the taste of real maple syrup!
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 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, 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.
Tuesday, September 7, 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 prairies & all the ways we work to support & preserve this unique ecosystem in Pottawattamie County.
Wednesday, September 8, 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 prairies & all the ways we work to support & preserve this unique ecosystem in Pottawattamie County.
Saturday, September 11, 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.
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
7:00pm
Free
12 & Over
Join us for a one-of-a-kind volunteer inventory at Hitchcock Nature Center as we set out to better understand the health and viability of oak tree species in western Iowa.
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
6:00pm
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 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 9, 2021
4:00pm
Free with Park Admission, Free Will Donation at Pickup
All Ages
Grab a tasty chili dinner at beautiful Arrowhead Park.
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
1:00pm
$15.00 Per Person
Age 14 & Over
Learn more about designing & maintaining diverse native plantings in this hands-on program.
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.
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.
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
10:00am to 11:30am or 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.
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
10:00am to 11:30am or 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.
Saturday, November 6, 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, November 6, 2021
1:00pm
$15.00 Per Person
Age 14 & Over
Learn more about designing & maintaining diverse native plantings in this hands-on program.
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.
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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