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Wickiup Hill Outdoor Learning Center



Night prairie burn at Wickiup Hill Outdoor Learning Area, Linn County
       
     

Opening in 2002, the Wickiup Hill Outdoor Learning Center has hosted hundreds of educational, historical and cultural events - providing one-of-a-kind learning experiences to tens of thousands of people. Hundreds of acres surrounding the Center are rich in archaeological history - providing many "hands-on" opportunities for school groups and seniors alike to learn of the Native American culture, life styles the impact that the environment has on life today.  Highlights of the Center include a Hall of Habitats, full-size wickiup replica, Native American exhibits featuring life-size figures, archaeology displays, a bird-viewing area, and live reptile/amphibian exhibits.  Additionallly, miles of recreational/educational trails meander through wetlands, prairie, savanna and woodland ecosystems surrounding the Center.

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Location

The Wickiup Hill Outdoor Learning Center is located just NW of the Cedar Rapids metropolitan area near Toddville. I-380 north to Blairs Ferry Road NE; west on Blairs Ferry to Feather Ridge Road; right (north) on Feather Ridge to Morris Hills Road; left (west) on Morris Hills Road - follow to the end of the road, the Center will be on your right (north). (NOTE: A downloadable PDF flyer and directional map about the Center is below)


Operating Hours & Seasons

Area hours are from sunrise to sunset. Programs are at pre-scheduled or announced times.

WICKIUP HILL CENTER EXHIBIT HOURS:
  • Saturday 10 AM – 4 PM
  • Sunday 1 PM – 4 PM
  • Monday & Tuesday CLOSED
  • Wednesday 9 AM – Noon
  • Thursday 1 PM – 4 PM
  • Friday 1 PM – 4 PM


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