Mines of Spain

Public Kayaking
2016-09-17 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Canoe Launch, 8308 Mines of Spain Road, Dubuque, IA, 52003, 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.

Thur/Fri Road Closing
2016-09-15 07:00 - 2016-09-16 17:00 | Mines of Spain Road, Dubuque, IA, 52003, 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 Engineering Department at 563-589-4270. Please note: closure dates/times are estimates and are subject to change without notification based on weather and contractor schedules.

Scales and Slime: Reptiles and Amphibians with expert Terry VanDeWalle
2016-09-11 13:00 - 14:00 | EB Lyons Center, 8991 Bellevue Heights, Dubuque, IA, 52003, 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 Nature Center on September 11th from 1-2pm. This is a great program for all ages and it is free.

CANCELLED__Dusk Hike
2016-09-09 20:00 - 21:30 | EB Lyons Center, 8991 Bellevue Heights, Dubuque, IA, 52003, United States
Sept. 9: ***CANCELLED*** Dusk Hike 8-9:30pm

Preschool Hour
2016-09-07 10:00 - 10:45 | EB Lyons Center, 8991 Bellevue Heights, Dubuque, IA, 52003, 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.

Public Canoeing
2016-09-03 01:00 - 15:00 | Canoe Launch, 8308 Mines of Spain Road, Dubuque, IA, 52003, 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.

Public Canoeing- Rescheduled
2016-08-27 13:00 - 15:00 | Canoe Launch, 8308 Mines of Spain Road, Dubuque, IA, 52003, 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.

Smokey the Bear's Birthday Party
2016-08-20 13:00 - 15:00 | EB Lyons Center, 8991 Bellevue Heights, Dubuque, IA, 52003, United States
August 20: Smokey Bear’s Birthday Party! 1-3pm
Come and celebrate Smokey Bear’s 72nd Birthday with us! The party will start at 1:00pm at the E.B. Lyons Nature Center. Activities and hikes will help you explore nature; learn about the environment and the benefits and misuses of fire. There will be games, cake and refreshments. Smokey will be here in person to greet you. No gifts please.

Smokey Bear's Birthday Party!
2016-08-20 13:00 - 15:00 | EB Lyons Center, 8991 Bellevue Heights, Dubuque, IA, 52003, United States
August 20th at 1:00pm
Come and celebrate Smokey Bear’s 72nd Birthday with us at the E.B. Lyons Nature Center! Activities and hikes will help you explore nature; learn about the environment, and the benefits and misuses of fire. There will be games, cake and refreshments. Smokey will be here in person to greet you. No gifts please.

Movie Night: Featuring FernGully
2016-07-26 19:00 - 21:00 | EB Lyons Center, 8991 Bellevue Heights, Dubuque, IA, 52003, United States
July 26: Movie Night: featuring Fern Gully 7pm
Join us for this family friendly movie, FernGully: The Last Rainforest. This movie discusses the deforestation and pollution in the precious rainforests, as the fun characters and animals try to protect their home. We will be viewing the movie in the EB Lyons Nature Center Auditorium.

Preschool Hour
2016-07-26 10:00 - 10:45 | EB Lyons Center, 8991 Bellevue Heights, Dubuque, IA, 52003, United States
July 26: 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.

Songs of Nature
2016-07-24 13:00 - 15:00 | EB Lyons Center, 8991 Bellevue Heights, Dubuque, IA, 52003, United States
July 24: Songs of Nature 1-3pm
Join musician, Maureen Leytem, for a fun afternoon of children’s music while surrounded by nature. Come to the new Woodland Walk Pavilion, located near the nature center, to sing-a-long! If it rains the program will move to the EB Lyons Nature Center. Ages 0-10.

Public Canoeing
2016-07-23 13:00 - 15:00 | Canoe Launch, 8308 Mines of Spain Road, Dubuque, IA, 52003, United States
July 23: 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.

CANCELLED-Dusk Kayaking
2016-07-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Canoe Launch, 8308 Mines of Spain Road, Dubuque, IA, 52003, United States
Cancelled due to excessive heat and contaminated water
July 21: Dusk Kayaking 6-8pm
Join us for a free and relaxing sunset on Catfish Creek. Ages 12 and up, parent supervision required. Meet at the Canoe Launch Parking Area. This program is first come, first served, no reservations will be taken.

Acorn Storytime
2016-07-19 10:00 - 11:00 | EB Lyons Center, 8991 Bellevue Heights, Dubuque, IA, 52003, United States
July 19: Acorn Storytime 10-11am
Join us at E.B. Lyons Nature Center, as we enjoy a fun children’s story under the trees. After the story, there will be a short program to explore further. Ages 3-5 with adult.

Nature Myth Busters
2016-07-17 13:00 - 15:00 | EB Lyons Center, 8991 Bellevue Heights, Dubuque, IA, 52003, United States
July 17th 1-3pm
Nature Myth Busters
“Yikes! That slimy toad gave me warts!” If you have ever said this you should join us for the nature myth busters program that will shed new light on the mysteries of the world around us.

Summer Day Camp for Kids Ages 7-12
2016-07-11 09:00 - 2016-07-13 12:00 | EB Lyons Center, 8991 Bellevue Heights, Dubuque, IA, 52003, United States
July 11, 12, & 13 from 9am-noon each day
Day Camp: Get up close and personal with nature and discover the inner workings of the world around us. Registration is required as space is limited ages 7-12. Call 563-556-0620 to sign up. Also, please fill out the Adventure Camp Registration Form found below and email it to mosnaturalist@gmail.com before the first day of camp.
Adventure camp registration form July 2016

Butterfly Count- CANCELLED
2016-07-10 13:00 - 15:00 | EB Lyons Center, 8991 Bellevue Heights, Dubuque, IA, 52003, United States
CANCELLED- will reschedule for later this month
July 10 1-3pm 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 will help count butterflies throughout Mines of Spain. We will be starting at E.B. Lyons Nature Center. Cosponsored by the Dubuque Audubon Society.

Public Kayaking
2016-07-08 13:00 - 15:00 | Canoe Launch, 8308 Mines of Spain Road, Dubuque, IA, 52003, United States
July 8: 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.

Preschool Hour
2016-07-08 10:00 - 10:45 | EB Lyons Center, 8991 Bellevue Heights, Dubuque, IA, 52003, United States
July 8 10-10:45am Preschool Hour:
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.

Spoil to Soil: Composting
2016-06-30 19:00 - 20:00 | EB Lyons Center, 8991 Bellevue Heights, Dubuque, IA, 52003, United States
June 30 7-8 pm
Spoil to Soil: A Beginners Guide to Composting
Turn those food scraps and yard waste into something useful! The average US Household generates 650 lbs. of compostable materials each year. It doesn’t matter if you live in an apartment or wide open spaces, everyone can compost. Bev Wagner, the education coordinator at the Dubuque Solid Waste Agency, will present how composting works and show examples of different types of composting at this informational program.

Acorn Storytime
2016-06-29 10:00 - 11:00 | EB Lyons Center, 8991 Bellevue Heights, Dubuque, IA, 52003, United States
June 29: Acorn Storytime 10-11am
Join us at E.B. Lyons Nature Center, as we enjoy a fun children’s story under the trees. After the story, there will be a short program to further explore. Ages 2-6.

Public Canoeing
2016-06-26 09:00 - 12:00 | Canoe Launch, 8308 Mines of Spain Road, Dubuque, IA, 52003, United States
June 26 9am-Noon Canoeing
Join us for a free afternoon of relaxation and discovery on Catfish Creek for all ages. Meet at the Canoe Launch Parking Area. This program is first come, first served, will be instructional, and no reservations will be taken.

Public Kayaking
2016-06-25 13:00 - 15:00 | Canoe Launch, 8308 Mines of Spain Road, Dubuque, IA, 52003, United States
June 25 1-3pm 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 kayaking programs are first come, first served, and will be instructional.

Preschool Hour
2016-06-24 10:00 - 10:45 | EB Lyons Center, 8991 Bellevue Heights, Dubuque, IA, 52003, United States
June 24 10-10:45am Preschool Hour:
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.

Summer Day Camp for Kids- Ages 7-12
2016-06-20 09:00 - 2016-06-22 12:00 | EB Lyons Center, 8991 Bellevue Heights, Dubuque, IA, 52003, United States
June 20, 21, & 22 from 9am-noon each day
Day Camp: Get up close and personal with nature and discover the inner workings of the world around us. Registration is required as space is limited ages 7-12. Call 563-556-0620 to sign up. Also, please fill out the Adventure Camp Registration Form found below and email it to mosnaturalist@gmail.com before the first day of camp.
Adventure Camp Registration Form June 2016

Fathers Day
2016-06-19 | Mines of Spain Recreation Area, 8991 Bellevue Heights Road, Dubuque, 52003, United States
Celebrate Fathers Day with a hike or visit to the EB Lyons Center.

Frog Call
2016-06-16 19:00 - 20:30 | Horseshoe Bluff, 11346 Mines of Spain Rd., Dubuque, IA, United States
June 16: Frog Call 7-8:30pm
When the sun sets, the chorus of frogs gets louder! Learn to identify what frogs you are hearing, by their call. Join us at the Horseshoe Bluff area in the park, and we will go to the nearby wetlands to see what types of frogs we can find.

Acorn Storytime
2016-06-14 10:00 - 11:00 | EB Lyons Center, 8991 Bellevue Heights, Dubuque, IA, 52003, United States
June 14: Acorn Storytime 10-11am
Join us at E.B. Lyons Nature Center, as we enjoy a fun children’s story under the trees. After the story, there will be a short program to further explore what we have read about.

Backyard Edibles
2016-06-12 13:00 - 15:00 | EB Lyons Center, 8991 Bellevue Heights, Dubuque, IA, 52003, United States
June 12 1:00-3:00pm
Right in your backyard and along the paths you walk every day, there is food growing. Come and learn foraging basics with our knowledgeable forager and naturalist, Andy.
