Shotgun Deer Hunting #2
2020-12-12 - 2020-12-20 | Mines of Spain Recreation Area, 8991 Bellevue Heights Road, Dubuque, 52003, United States
Please see our Hunting Page for map and details. Hikers, hunters, skiers and other outdoor users
will be out in the park for a variety of reasons. All visitors in the park should respect the use of
others.

Archery Bow Deer Season #2
2020-12-21 - 2021-01-10 | Mines of Spain Recreation Area, 8991 Bellevue Heights Road, Dubuque, 52003, United States
Please see our Hunting Page for map and details

Crafts on the Prairie
2021-07-01 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | America’s State Tree Woodland Walk, 9097 Bellevue Heights Rd, Dubuque, 52003, United States
We will be offering crafts on the prairie in our Woodland Walk shelter near the EB Lyons Center. 9097 Bellevue Heights Rd, Dubuque, IA 52003 Enjoy a short walk on our paved handicap accessible trail(stroller friendly) Then stay for some crafting with our naturalist. Come and go as you please.

Woodland Crafts at Julien Dubuque Monument
2021-07-07 14:00 - 16:00 | Julien Dubuque Monument, 1810 Monument Drive, Dubuque, 52003, United States
Join our Naturalist at the Julien Dubuque Monument. Enjoy wonderful views of the City of Dubuque and some woodland crafts. No charge, all ages

Crafts on the Prairie II
2021-07-12 14:00 - 16:00 | America’s State Tree Woodland Walk, 9097 Bellevue Heights Rd, Dubuque, 52003, United States

Land Ethic: Conversations of Conservation
2022-01-24 18:00 - 19:30 | EB Lyons Center, 8991 Bellevue Heights, Dubuque, IA, 52003, United States
Join us in reading the renown A Sand County Almanac by Aldo Leopold. This multi-day conversation will have us reading and discussing the writing of Leopold and how it connects to today. We will be forming a personal Land Ethic throughout these conversations and watching the film Green Fire throughout our discussion nights. Registration required. Please call 563-556-0620

Conservation Across the Globe
2022-01-29 13:00 - 14:00 | EB Lyons Center, 8991 Bellevue Heights, Dubuque, IA, 52003, United States
Naturalist Jason Denlinger will speak on his experience working in Mozambique as the Research Manager for Gorongosa National Park. Where he lived and worked from 2015 to 2021. Jason had the privilege to play a role in the restoration of the amazing African wilderness that had been devastated by decades of war by providing scientific and logistical support to young Mozambicans and other researchers from around the world. Jason had the chance to work with a variety of wildlife such as bats, vultures, aquatic birds, antelope, zebras and even my favorite animal… African elephants. Free for all ages

Bordering Landowners Workshop
2022-02-26 08:00 - 12:00 | EB Lyons Center, 8991 Bellevue Heights, Dubuque, IA, 52003, United States
Registration is required! We are excited to invite you to the first Bordering Land Owners Workshop at the E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center on Saturday, February 26 from 8am to 12pm.
This workshop is meant to be an empowering opportunity for landowners to learn how to manage and promote wildlife within their own properties, no matter the property size. It will also be a chance for the public to learn practices DCCB implements to manage their properties across Dubuque County. This will also be a great chance to network with environmental specialists, DCCB staff, and other landowners within Dubuque County that are interested in working towards conservation-minded goals for their property.
While this event is geared towards neighbors of Dubuque County Conservation properties, all landowners are welcome to attend!
This workshop brings together professionals with training on many characteristics of landowner conservation to offer an opportunity for landowners to learn, create connections, and ask questions.
Potential sessions include:
The workshops sessions will include topics such as:
• Conservation Officer discussion landowner rights
• Implementing natural resource work on your own property
• Invasive species identification and management
• Soil and water conservation,
• Sustainable agriculture and more!
Registration is required!

Becoming an Outdoor Woman
2022-03-05 09:00 - 14:00 | EB Lyons Center, 8991 Bellevue Heights, Dubuque, IA, 52003, United States
Registration required. Join Dubuque County Conservation and Dubuqueland Pheasants Forever for a day of fun and education! Experts will be leading sessions on a variety of activities including; gearing up for the outdoors, chainsaw safety, tree ID, wilderness first aid, and more!! Connect with like-minded women and discover the opportunities that are available in the outdoors!
Limited spaces are available so don’t delay registering today! Donation recommended for lunch, provided by Dubuqueland Pheasants Forever. This event will be hosted at the E.B. Lyons Nature Center within the Mines of Spain.
