Friday, June 2, 2023 to Sunday, June 4, 2023
5:00pm
All Ages
A free, family-friendly weekend of hands-on learning, activities, and sessions with conservation partners to explore and experience the Loess Hills.
Saturday, June 3, 2023 to Sunday, June 11, 2023
6:00am · 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 3, 2023 to Friday, June 30, 2023
6:30am · 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, June 3, 2023
8:00am · 12:00pm
Free, no park entry fee required
Ages 12+
Grab a shovel and work up a sweat with the Loess Hills Nordic Ski Patrol doing trail work and maintenance on National Trails Day!
Saturday, June 3, 2023
10:00am · 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 3, 2023
1:00pm
Free with $5/Vehicle Park Entry or Membership
All Ages
Explore four new trails at Hitchcock Nature Center on National Trails Day during our Trailblazer Bonanza celebration!
Friday, June 2, 2023 to Sunday, June 4, 2023
5:00pm
All Ages
A free, family-friendly weekend of hands-on learning, activities, and sessions with conservation partners to explore and experience the Loess Hills.
Saturday, June 3, 2023 to Sunday, June 11, 2023
6:00am · 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 3, 2023 to Friday, June 30, 2023
6:30am · 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!
Friday, June 2, 2023 to Sunday, June 4, 2023
5:00pm
All Ages
A free, family-friendly weekend of hands-on learning, activities, and sessions with conservation partners to explore and experience the Loess Hills.
Saturday, June 3, 2023 to Sunday, June 11, 2023
6:00am · 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 3, 2023 to Friday, June 30, 2023
6:30am · 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, June 3, 2023 to Sunday, June 11, 2023
6:00am · 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 3, 2023 to Friday, June 30, 2023
6:30am · 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 6, 2023 to Thursday, June 8, 2023
8:00am · 1:00pm
$75
Entering 1st and 2nd Grade
Join us for some classic nature camp fun. We’ll be taking hikes, playing games, exploring the pond, and making crafts while we learn about the wonders of the wild.
Saturday, June 3, 2023 to Sunday, June 11, 2023
6:00am · 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 3, 2023 to Friday, June 30, 2023
6:30am · 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 6, 2023 to Thursday, June 8, 2023
8:00am · 1:00pm
$75
Entering 1st and 2nd Grade
Join us for some classic nature camp fun. We’ll be taking hikes, playing games, exploring the pond, and making crafts while we learn about the wonders of the wild.
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
7:30pm · 9:00pm
$10 per person
12+
Join avid birder, Nic Salick, for an evening guided hike where you'll learn about local birds while walking in Iowa's beautiful Loess Hills.
Saturday, June 3, 2023 to Sunday, June 11, 2023
6:00am · 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 3, 2023 to Friday, June 30, 2023
6:30am · 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 6, 2023 to Thursday, June 8, 2023
8:00am · 1:00pm
$75
Entering 1st and 2nd Grade
Join us for some classic nature camp fun. We’ll be taking hikes, playing games, exploring the pond, and making crafts while we learn about the wonders of the wild.
Saturday, June 3, 2023 to Sunday, June 11, 2023
6:00am · 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 3, 2023 to Friday, June 30, 2023
6:30am · 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, June 3, 2023 to Sunday, June 11, 2023
6:00am · 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 3, 2023 to Friday, June 30, 2023
6:30am · 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, June 3, 2023 to Sunday, June 11, 2023
6:00am · 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 3, 2023 to Friday, June 30, 2023
6:30am · 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, June 3, 2023 to Friday, June 30, 2023
6:30am · 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, June 3, 2023 to Friday, June 30, 2023
6:30am · 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 13, 2023 to Thursday, June 15, 2023
8:00am · 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, June 3, 2023 to Friday, June 30, 2023
6:30am · 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 13, 2023 to Thursday, June 15, 2023
8:00am · 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, June 3, 2023 to Friday, June 30, 2023
6:30am · 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 13, 2023 to Thursday, June 15, 2023
8:00am · 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, June 3, 2023 to Friday, June 30, 2023
6:30am · 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, June 3, 2023 to Friday, June 30, 2023
6:30am · 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, June 17, 2023
9:00am · 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 17, 2023
2:00pm · 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.
Saturday, June 3, 2023 to Friday, June 30, 2023
6:30am · 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, June 3, 2023 to Friday, June 30, 2023
6:30am · 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, June 3, 2023 to Friday, June 30, 2023
6:30am · 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 20, 2023 to Thursday, June 22, 2023
8:00am · 1:00pm
$75
Entering 5th and 6th Grade
Campers will continue growing their outdoor survival skills through archery lessons, orienteering, fire building, and more during this hands-on camp.
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
7:00pm · 9:00pm
Free with $5/Vehicle Park Admission or Membership
All Ages
Join us for a guided hike through the Loess Hills at Hitchcock Nature Center!
Saturday, June 3, 2023 to Friday, June 30, 2023
6:30am · 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 20, 2023 to Thursday, June 22, 2023
8:00am · 1:00pm
$75
Entering 5th and 6th Grade
Campers will continue growing their outdoor survival skills through archery lessons, orienteering, fire building, and more during this hands-on camp.
Saturday, June 3, 2023 to Friday, June 30, 2023
6:30am · 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 20, 2023 to Thursday, June 22, 2023
8:00am · 1:00pm
$75
Entering 5th and 6th Grade
Campers will continue growing their outdoor survival skills through archery lessons, orienteering, fire building, and more during this hands-on camp.
Thursday, June 22, 2023
6:30pm · 8:00pm
Free with $5/Vehicle Park Entry
14+
In preparation for the upcoming North American Butterfly Association's annual butterfly count, Loren Padelford will present on the butterflies of this region.
Saturday, June 3, 2023 to Friday, June 30, 2023
6:30am · 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, June 3, 2023 to Friday, June 30, 2023
6:30am · 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, June 3, 2023 to Friday, June 30, 2023
6:30am · 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, June 3, 2023 to Friday, June 30, 2023
6:30am · 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, June 3, 2023 to Friday, June 30, 2023
6:30am · 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 27, 2023 to Thursday, June 29, 2023
8:00am · 1:00pm
$100
Entering 7th, 8th and 9th Grade
Youth entering 7th, 8th, and 9th grades get a chance to put all their outdoor skills to use during a paddling adventure and an overnight camping stay at Botna Bend Park.
Saturday, June 3, 2023 to Friday, June 30, 2023
6:30am · 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 27, 2023 to Thursday, June 29, 2023
8:00am · 1:00pm
$100
Entering 7th, 8th and 9th Grade
Youth entering 7th, 8th, and 9th grades get a chance to put all their outdoor skills to use during a paddling adventure and an overnight camping stay at Botna Bend Park.
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
8:00am · 12:00pm
Free, no park entry fee required
Ages 12+
Give us a hand! Support your county parks and help the animals at the zoo, too!
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
1:00pm · 4:00pm
Free, no park entry fee required
Ages 12+
Give us a hand! Support your county parks and help the animals at the zoo, too!
Saturday, June 3, 2023 to Friday, June 30, 2023
6:30am · 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 27, 2023 to Thursday, June 29, 2023
8:00am · 1:00pm
$100
Entering 7th, 8th and 9th Grade
Youth entering 7th, 8th, and 9th grades get a chance to put all their outdoor skills to use during a paddling adventure and an overnight camping stay at Botna Bend Park.
Saturday, June 3, 2023 to Friday, June 30, 2023
6:30am · 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!
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