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Homeschool in the Hills: The Loess Hills

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Wednesday, November 3, 2021
10:00am to 11:30am Add to Calendar 1:00pm to 2:30pm Add to Calendar

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

Ages
Ages 3 & Up

Cost
Children Age 3 & Over - $4.00 per Child

Area homeschool students and educators are invited to join us at Hitchcock Nature Center in Honey Creek for another fun filled program, Homeschool in the Hills: the Loess Hills on Wednesday, November 3rd at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

The Loess Hills of Iowa are a truly unique & geologically significant landform with their own ecosystem. Join us at Hitchcock Nature Cetner, located in the middle of these iconic hills & explore their unique landmass, their formation, their biosphere, hydrosphere, & atmosphere.  

We will be hosting two program sessions. Our morning session begins at 10:00 a.m. participants & must arrive no later than 10:30 a.m. to participate. Our afternoon session begins at 1:00 p.m. & participants must arrive no later than 1:30 p.m. to participate.

Online pre-registration is required & walk-in participants will not be admitted. Cost for this event is $4.00 per person for children age 3 and over, accompanying adults and children under 3 are free, children under 3 do not need a reservation. Registration for this event will open at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 1st. 

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

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

Due to the popularity of this event we have added a second day of programming on Tuesday, November 2nd, click here for more information on this second day of programming.

*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.

This event is not pet friendly, please leave your canine friends at home. Service animals are always welcome. Please meet at the Loess Hills Lodge. 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.

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2024 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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