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: […]

The auditorium is reserved and unavailable to the public. Please e-mail minesofspain.org if you would like to reserve the auditorium.

The auditorium is reserved and unavailable to the public. Please e-mail minesofspain.org if you would like to reserve the auditorium.

The auditorium is reserved and unavailable to the public. Please e-mail minesofspain.org if you would like to reserve the auditorium.

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 […]

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.

Take a nature hike with the park technician on the Cedar & Prairie Ridge Trails.  Meeting Location: South Entrance Parking Lot in Mines of Spain State Recreation Area (10426 Mines of Spain Road) What to bring: hiking boots, water, and dress for the weather. Trail difficulty: Easy, 1-3 miles, depending on group interest. This event […]

The E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center is closed on Wednesdays for aquarium maintenance.