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All Programs at EB Lyons Interpretive Center/Mines of Spain

Friends of the Mines of Spain present their Winter Program Series 12-1pm at the EB Lyons Center, 8991 Bellevue Heights Road, 52003. Free and open to all ages. Nature center is open 10-2 on Sundays.

2025

Jan 26, 12 noon –  – Izzy Metcalf – Bats of Iowa and their ecology – Izzy Metcalf will intrigue you with amazing bat facts and why they are so important to our ecology.

Feb 9, 12 noon –  Dr. Eugene Tesdahl –The Meskwaki Nation, The Mines of Spain, and Why You Must Know Indigenous History

Feb 23, 12 noon –  Iowa Raptor Project – Live birds of prey. IRP will give a close-up program introduction to 3 or 4 live raptors. Participants can learn more about each species and discuss topics of conservation related to raptors. 

Mar 9, 12 noon – Exploring the Mines of Spain -Ron Tigges- Ron will help you develop a deep appreciation for the Mines of Spain trails and historical sight details. We will embark on a journey to explore the beauty of the Mines of Spain’s natural world through the seasons.     

Mar 23, 12 noon –  – Bird Banding – David Shealer –David Shealer is a Professor at Loras College.  He will identify, weigh, measure, sex and determine their health.  Assist in the capture of song birds and identify and get familiar with birds at your feeders.  The feeders at the center have numerous birds coming and going all year long. Some of the birds that will be banded might include the Black Capped Chickadee, White Breasted Nuthatch, Cardinals, Downy Woodpecker, Goldfinch and Tufted Titmouse.  There are over fifteen different species of songbirds utilizing the feeders during the winter.

EB Lyons Center 8991 Bellevue Heights Road, Dubuque, Ia 52003 563-556-0620

 

 Friends of The Mines of Spain, 8991 Suite B Bellevue Heights Rd., Dubuque, IA 52003-9214, 563-556-0620