Mines of Spain

EB Lyons Center Closed Wednesdays
2018-02-21, 2018-02-07 08:00 - 17:00, 2018-01-31 08:00 - 17:00, 2018-01-24 08:00 - 17:00, 2018-01-17 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | IA
EB Lyons Center is Closed on Wednesdays. As always, please enjoy our trails daily-open 365 days a year

Bird Banding Winter Program
2018-02-18 13:00 - 15:00 | IA
The Mines of Spain Recreation Area will feature a program on Bird Banding with David Shealer. The program will be held on February 18 at 1:00 pm. The program will be held at the E. B. Lyons Interpretive Center located at 8991 Bellevue Heights south of Dubuque.
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 get a chance to hold and look at various song birds found in the area. This is a good chance to learn to identify and get familiar with birds at your feeders. Adults and children alike will enjoy this program. Hands on and up close look song birds found in our area. 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.
The E. B. Lyons Interpretive Center will be open from 12:30 to 3 p.m. with the program starting at 1:00 p.m. Come early, stay late and explore the various exhibits and aquariums found throughout the center or take a hike on one of the trails that start just outside the interpretive center.
Program is free of charge and appropriate for all ages. You may want to dress for the weather if you want to join them outside for a few minutes when they catch the birds in the nets.

EB Lyons Center Closed-Happy Valentines Day
2018-02-14 08:00 - 17:00 | IA

Winter Program- Hike/Snowshoe/ski
2018-02-04 13:00 - 14:00 | IA
1pm EB Lyons Center for hike
Mines of Spain Pre-Bowl Hike, 1-2 p.m., EB Lyons Center at the Mines of Spain, 8991 BELLEVUE HTS STE B, Meet at Nature Center for a family friendly hike followed by refreshments from the Friends group. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes.

Community Showcase
2018-02-02 16:00 - 18:30 | Mystique Ice Center, 1800 Admiral Sheehy Drive, Dubuque, IA, 52001, United States
4-6:30 Mystique Ice Center – Join us for this family oriented event that showcases local non-profits. Register for prizes, ice skate for free and more. Free admission and parking.

Hike postponed
2018-01-21 13:00 - 14:00 | IA
Hike postponed until February 4

Bald Eagle Watch
2018-01-20 09:00 - 16:30 | Grand River Center, 500 Bell Street, Dubuque, IA, 52001
Bald Eagle Watch – free event for all ages
Brochure: http://www.audubondubuque.org/images//BEW_2018_Brochure.pdf

Icefest@River Museum
2018-01-15 11:00 - 15:00, 2018-01-14 11:00 - 15:00 | IA
Icefest
National River Museum and Aquarium
January 13-15 11-3 Outdoor Activities River Museum location
Join the Friends of the Mines of Spain for a celebration of winter.
This year’s Ice Fest includes annual favorites such as IPTV Kids Club’s Dan Wardell, with his friend Clifford the Big Red Dog, snow and ice sculptures, ice harvesting, and crafts. New programs include a KWWL Winter Weather Lab, curling demonstrations, sled rides with Plumery Tails, Sundown ski demonstrations, Dubuque Regional Humane Society winter pet safety, and historical presentations from the Dubuque County Historical Society collection.
Ice Fest is included with general admission to the Museum & Aquarium, and is free for members.

EB Lyons Center Closed
2018-01-15 08:00 - 17:00 | IA
Martin Luther King Day

Icefest @River Museum
2018-01-13 11:00 - 15:00 | IA

Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation in Dubuque County Forum
2018-01-13 10:00 - 12:00 | IA
A public input session to hear from you regarding your hopes and plans for the future of parks, outdoor recreation, conservation and natural resources in Dubuque County. Sponsored by State Rep. Chuck Isenhart, ranking member of the Environmental Protection Committee in the Iowa House of Representatives and a member of the General Assembly’s Appropriations Subcommittee for Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment. Other Dubuque area elected officials are being invited. Conservation and recreation groups from the area will be on hand to share information with you about their activities. For more information: goodcampaign@aol.com.
Short hike to follow

EB Lyons Center Closed
2018-01-10 | IA

First Day Hike-CANCELLED
2018-01-01 13:00 - 14:00 | IA
First Day Hikes Canceled Due to Frigid Temperatures

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 29, 2017

Iowa’s First Day Hikes Canceled Due to Frigid Temperatures
DES MOINES – With temperatures predicted to dip well below zero, the Iowa DNR has decided to cancel First Day Hikes at 27 state parks scheduled for New Year’s Day.
“While it’s a great disappointment to us to cancel this event, the safety of park visitors comes first,” said Todd Coffelt, State Parks Bureau Chief. “We know that frost bite can set in fairly quickly at those cold temperatures, so we are using caution in making this decision.”
First Day Hikes are part of a national initiative to encourage people to spend time outdoors. Last year in Iowa, more than 1,200 people participated in hikes across the state.
“We definitely will plan on hosting hikes again next year, and anyone can visit state parks during the winter and enjoy the beautiful scenery that’s unique to this time of year,” said Coffelt.

Media Contact: Todd Coffelt, Chief, State Parks Bureau, Iowa Department of Natural Resources, 515-725-8485

EB Lyons Center Closed Wednesdays
2017-12-27 08:00 - 17:00, 2017-12-20 08:00 - 17:00, 2017-12-13 08:00 - 17:00, 2017-12-06 08:00 - 17:00 | IA

Merry Christmas EB Lyons Center Closed
2017-12-25 08:00 - 17:00 | IA

EB Lyons Center Closed Weekends
2017-12-23 08:00 - 17:00, 2017-12-17 08:00 - 17:00, 2017-12-16 08:00 - 17:00, 2017-12-10 08:00 - 17:00, 2017-12-09 08:00 - 17:00, 2017-12-03 08:00 - 17:00, 2017-12-02 08:00 - 17:00 | IA
