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Public Canoeing- Rescheduled

Canoe Launch 8308 Mines of Spain Road, Dubuque, IA, United States

Rescheduled for September 3rd- due to high water and safety August 27: Canoeing 1-3pm A free afternoon of relaxing discovery on Catfish Creek for all ages. Meet at the Canoe Launch Parking Area. This program is first come, first served, no reservations will be taken.

Free

Public Canoeing

Canoe Launch 8308 Mines of Spain Road, Dubuque, IA, United States

September 3rd  from 1-3pm A free afternoon of relaxing discovery on Catfish Creek for all ages. Meet at the Canoe Launch Parking Area. This program is first come, first served, no reservations will be taken. *This is the make-up canoeing day from when canoeing was cancelled on August 27th.

Free

Preschool Hour

EB Lyons Center 8991 Bellevue Heights, Dubuque, IA, United States

Sept. 7: Preschool Hour 10-10:45am Bring your little one out to E.B. Lyons Nature Center for a fun, educational program. Each session will feature a different theme and will focus on a variety of topics dealing with nature.  Ages 2-4 with adult.

Free

CANCELLED__Dusk Hike

EB Lyons Center 8991 Bellevue Heights, Dubuque, IA, United States

Sept. 9: ***CANCELLED*** Dusk Hike 8-9:30pm

Free

Scales and Slime: Reptiles and Amphibians with expert Terry VanDeWalle

EB Lyons Center 8991 Bellevue Heights, Dubuque, IA, United States

Come learn about some of the most interesting slimy and scaly creatures that live around us! Expert herpetologist Terry VanDeWalle will share his knowledge about reptiles and amphibians through this fun and fact-filled program. Terry will also bring a live fox snake along to share with the group!  Please join us at the EB Lyons […]

Free

Thur/Fri Road Closing

Mines of Spain Road, Dubuque, IA, United States

Mines of Spain Road will be closed at the railroad crossing (south of Mar Jo Hills Road) for crossing repair work from 7 AM tomorrow, Thursday 9/15 to 5 PM Friday 9/16. Motorists should use an alternate route. Map available at www.cityofdubuque.org/detours. If you have questions regarding this closure/detour, please contact the City of Dubuque […]

Public Kayaking

Canoe Launch 8308 Mines of Spain Road, Dubuque, IA, United States

September 17 : Kayaking 1-3pm Want to learn to kayak? Come out to Catfish Creek and join a Naturalist on the water. Ages 12 & up, parent supervision required. This program is first come, first served, and will be instructional. Free.

Road Closure- Use alternate entrance

Mines of Spain Recreation Area 8991 Bellevue Heights Road, Dubuque, United States

Mines of Spain Road will continue to be closed at the railroad crossing (south of Mar Jo Hills Road) for crossing repair until 5 PM Monday, 9/19.  Motorists should use an alternate route. Map available at www.cityofdubuque.org/detours. If you have questions regarding this closure/detour, please contact the City of Dubuque Engineering Department at 563-589-4270. Please […]

Preschool Hour

EB Lyons Center 8991 Bellevue Heights, Dubuque, IA, United States

Sept. 21: Preschool Hour 10-10:45am Bring your little one out to E.B. Lyons Nature Center for a fun, educational program. Each session will feature a different theme and will focus on a variety of topics dealing with nature.  Ages 2-4 with adult.

Free

Dirty Jobs: Insect Edition

EB Lyons Center 8991 Bellevue Heights, Dubuque, IA, United States

Sept. 23: Dirty Jobs: Insect Edition 4-5pm Some of the dirtiest jobs on the planet are done by insects. Join a Naturalist as we take a close up look at the dirty jobs that insects do to help keep our forest clean. At the EB Lyons Nature Center, all ages.

Free