Mines of Spain

E.B. Lyons CLOSED
2017-08-30, 2017-08-23, 2017-08-16, 2017-08-09

Waders Reserved
2017-08-28
Waders are reserved for a school group until December 2017.
We have a limited remainder of waders left. Please call the park office at 563-556-0620 if you are an educational group interested in reserving equipment.

2pm Scientific Illustration Program
2017-08-27 14:00 - 16:30 (America/Chicago)
Meet at the E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center (8991 Bellevue Heights, Dubuque, IA 52003) for this free program.
Come learn about the field of scientific illustration. We will teach different styles and techniques used throughout the ages before you get your own chance to draw some of our specimens (including live animals)!
No prior artistic ability required, all skill levels welcome.
Ages 15 and up.

Auditorium Reservation
2017-08-24, 2017-08-23, 2017-08-22
The auditorium is reserved and unavailable to the public.
Please e-mail minesofspain.org if you would like to reserve the auditorium.

12pm Eclipse Party
2017-08-21 12:00 - 14:00
Join the Mines of Spain State Recreation Area at the E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center’s auditorium to enjoy a digital viewing of the solar eclipse, and make some eclipse-related crafts!

Free. Kid-friendly event.
This will be a freestyle event, you are welcome to come and go during this 2 hour window as you please.

Meeting location: 8991 Bellevue Heights, Dubuque, IA 52003
SAFETY NOTE: Do NOT watch the eclipse with your naked eye, or with dark sunglasses… if you wish to watch the solar eclipse from outside the nature center, please bring eclipse-safe viewing eye wear: https://eclipse2017.nasa.gov/safety
Please call the park office at 563-556-0620 if you have questions.

Trail Race Event
2017-08-12 08:00 - 23:30

E.B. Lyons: CLOSED
2017-07-26 08:00 - 17:00, 2017-07-19 08:00 - 17:00, 2017-07-12 08:00 - 17:00, 2017-07-05 08:00 - 17:00
Mines of Spain State Recreation Area trails and park are open daily 4:00 am-10:30 pm.

8am Sunrise Hike: TBD
2017-07-26 08:00 - 09:00, 2017-07-19 08:00 - 09:00, 2017-07-12 08:00 - 09:00
Location TBD and will be posted once determined.
Call 563-556-0620 with questions.

1pm Lunch-Hour Hike (Woodland Walk)
2017-07-25 13:00 - 14:00, 2017-07-18 13:00 - 14:00, 2017-07-11 13:00 - 14:00
1:00-1:45pm, meet at the Woodland Walk trail head near the E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center as we take a guided nature hike through the 50 state trees. (Trail difficulty = Easy)
Call 563-556-0620 with questions.

10am Mesquakie Days of Summer: Wikiup (Part 4)
2017-07-23 10:00 - 12:00
Join us at the E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center as we learn about the Mesquakie culture from the eyes of children.
Part 4: Mesquakie homes: the wikiup.
Learn about how the Mesquakie lived and create a miniature wikiup!
Free, family-friendly event.
Location: 8991 Bellevue Heights, Dubuque, IA 52003
Time: 10:00-12:00pm

2pm Mesquakie Days of Summer: Mythology (Part 3)
2017-07-20 14:00 - 15:00
Join us at the E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center as we learn about the Mesquakie culture from the eyes of children.
Part 3: Mesquakie Children Mythology and Legends.
Listen to mythology and legends that Mesquakie children heard in the 1700s.
Free, family-friendly event.
Location: 8991 Bellevue Heights, Dubuque, IA 52003
Time: 2:00-3:00pm

4pm Evening Hike (Lead Mine Trail)
2017-07-17 16:00 - 17:00, 2017-07-10 16:00 - 17:00
Meet outside the E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center to take a guided nature-themed hike on the Lead Mine Trail. (Trail difficulty: Moderate due to incline/steps)
Time: 4:00pm – 4:45pm
Call 563-556-0620 with questions.

10am Kayaking on Catfish Creek
2017-07-16 10:00 - 11:30
Paddle Catfish Creek with the Mines of Spain!
Bring your own kayak, or we will have a limited amount available to use. Lifejackets will be provided as well.
Meeting Location: Catfish Creek canoe launch parking lot at Mines of Spain.
Time: 10:00-11:30am, plan to arrive early to fill out waivers.
**Weather permitting. Please call the park office at 563-556-0620 with questions.

10am Ding Darling Day - National River Museum
2017-07-15 10:00 - 16:00
Come visit the Mines of Spain staff at the National Mississippi River Museum as Dubuque celebrate’s Ding Darling Day!
10:00-4:00pm

2pm Mesquakie Days of Summer: Games (Part 2)
2017-07-13 14:00 - 15:00
Join us at the E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center as we learn about the Mesquakie culture from the eyes of children.
Part 2: Mesquakie Children Games.
Play games that Mesquakie children had in the 1700s.
Free, family-friendly event.
Location: 8991 Bellevue Heights, Dubuque, IA 52003
Time: 2:00-3:00pm

10am Nature Craft Day: Part 2
2017-07-08 10:00 - 11:00
Join us at the E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center as we create nature-themed crafts. Wear clothes that can get messy!
Free, family-friendly event.
Location: 8991 Bellevue Heights, Dubuque, IA 52003
Time: 10:00-11:00am

2pm Mesquakie Days of Summer: Crafts (Part 1)
2017-07-06 14:00 - 15:00
Join us at the E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center as we learn about the Mesquakie culture from the eyes of children.
Part 1: Mesquakie Children Crafts.
Create crafts that Mesquakie children had in the 1700s.
Free, family-friendly event.
Location: 8991 Bellevue Heights, Dubuque, IA 52003
Time: 2:00-3:00pm
