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Homeschool in the Hills | Seasonal Survival: Winter

Attention

This page includes details on a past event. For a current list of upcoming Pottawattamie Conservation events, please visit our calendar.
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
10:00am to 11:30am Add to Calendar

Hitchcock Nature Center
27792 Ski Hill Loop
Honey Creek, Iowa 51542

Ages
All Ages, Designed for K-5

Cost
$4 per child

How do plants and animals survive winter? Could you survive outdoors? Come learn some of the tips and tricks that plants and animals, including humans, use to survive winter during Homeschool in the Hills!

Cost for this event is $4.00 per person for children ages 3 and over and covers your park entry fee. Accompanying adults and children under 3 are free -- children under 3 do not need a reservation. 

Please meet at the Loess Hills Lodge by 10 a.m. 

These programs are delivered in an all-outdoors, small-group guided format and are designed for elementary students in Kindergarten through 5th grade.

PLEASE NOTE: All Homeschool in the Hills programs are designed for accompanied children. All registrants must come with an accompanying adult. For questions not answered online please call 712-545-3283.

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This event is not pet-friendly, please leave your canine friends at home. Service animals are always welcome. Weather Permitting.

*In the event of cancellation due to inclement weather participants will be notified via the email address provided during registration. Due to COVID-19 the format of this program may be adjusted. Please check back for updates.

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.

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.

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2023 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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