Events

We need volunteers to help with the rebuilding of the wildlife blind. We will work on Friday and Saturday 9-4. We long pants, sturdy shoes and bring a cordless drill […]

July 12 at 1pm Butterfly Count: Come and help us with our annual butterfly count in the park. Learn how to identify butterflies you may see here and then we […]

July 13 at 1pm Geology Hunters: Did you know Iowa was once under an ocean? Come out to Horseshoe Bluff and join us as we search for evidence of this underwater […]

July 14 from 10-11am Backyard Butterflies and Feeder Making: Do you know what kinds of butterflies could be living in your backyard? Find out what kinds you may spot and […]

July 16 from  1-3pm Fishing at Catfish: Enjoy an afternoon of fishing on Catfish Creek. Whether you are experienced or just beginning join the park naturalist to learn some tips and […]

Smart Survival: Could you survive in the wilderness? Learn basic outdoor survival techniques and test your skills in getting clean water, building a fire, constructing a shelter, and finding food. […]

July 21 at 1pm Kayaking: Want to learn to kayak? Come out to Catfish Creek and join a Naturalist on the water. Ages 12 & up, parent supervision required.  All […]

What is a wetland? Who lives there? What do wetlands do? Answer these questions and more in a hands on session of exploration.  Please wear older clothes as we will […]

Chainsaws? Car Alarms? Animals can make some really cool sounds! Join us at the E. B. Lyons Nature Center to discover some of the coolest sounding animals on Earth, and […]

July 26 from 1-3pm Dream Catcher Making: Ever wish your bad dreams away? The Lakota people used dream catchers to catch bad dreams and melt them away with sunlight. Make […]