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Ancient Pendant & Stone Age Beads

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This page includes details on a past event. For a current list of upcoming Pottawattamie Conservation events, please visit our calendar.

Attention

This program will be held on-site at Hitchcock Nature Center. In an effort to help slow the spread of COVID-19 we have reduced the number of program participants. All participants are asked to maintain recommended social distancing when possible. Staff will be wearing masks when social distancing is not possible, masks are recommended for participants as well.

Saturday, July 18, 2020
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Hitchcock Nature Center
27792 Ski Hill Loop
Honey Creek, Iowa 51542

Ages
16 and up

Cost
$10.00

Hitchcock Nature Center - Join Naturalist & experienced Native Earth Skills practitioner Dustin Clayton at Hitchcock Nature Center on Saturday, July 18th at 11:30 a.m. as he introduces you to the art & craft of the prehistoric jeweler.

This unique event will explore natural materials & ethical interaction with the landscape during a guided hike through Iowa's beautiful Loess Hills at Hitchcock Nature Center followed by a demonstration of jewelry making techniques & styles.

This program is being presented as part of our adult education programming, participants must be 16 & over. Cost for this program is $10.00 per person & includes park admission. Pre-registration is required by Wednesday, July 15th as space is limited, please use the link below to register online.

Participants should note this program will be held at Hitchcock Nature Center & will include pedestrian travel over difficult terrain. This program will be held outdoors, rain or shine. Water bottles, bug spray, & sunblock are all recommended, please dress for the weather & wear appropriate footwear. Students may also find it helpful to bring a notebook & pen for use during the program.

For questions not answered online please call 712-545-3283, reservations will not be taken over the phone.

This event is not pet friendly; please leave your dogs at home. Service animals are always welcome. Weather Permitting.

Cancellation Policy

Guests may cancel their reservation for a full refund up to 1 week (7 days) prior to the program date by calling 712-545-3283 and speaking with staff directly. Cancellations received less than 1 week (7 days) in advance of the event will not be refunded. Fees for programs cancelled by PCC due to weather or other circumstances will be refunded.

2020 programming is sponsored by the Pottawattamie Conservation Foundation.

The Pottawattamie Conservation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status in its employment, programs or activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Human Resource Director 227 South 6th Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51501.

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