Opening in 2002, the
Wickiup Hill 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. Additionally, miles of recreational/educational trails meander through wetlands, prairie, savanna and woodland ecosystems surrounding the Center.
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Location
Wickiup Hill 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).
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Wickiup Hill Expansion Project
The Friends of the Linn County Conservation Board have exciting news to share. They are working to help the Linn County Conservation Board complete an expansion project at Wickiup Hill Learning Center. This expansion project holds tremendous potential to expand and enhance the educational efforts currently provided at Wickiup Hill. The exhibit space will be expanded with a focus on the Cedar River, water quality, floodplain management and the impacts people have on Iowa’s river systems. I hope you agree that much more needs to be done to promote improvements to our water quality and the wise use of our natural resources.
NOTE: The Friends of the Linn County Conservation Board is a volunteer, 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization. 100% of your donation will go to help expand Wickiup Hill. Donations are tax-deductible.
Operating Hours & Seasons
Area hours are from sunrise to sunset. Programs are at pre-scheduled or announced times.
WICKIUP HILL CENTER EXHIBIT HOURS:
- Monday & Tuesday CLOSED
- Wednesday 9 AM – Noon
- Thursday 1 PM – 4 PM
- Friday 1 PM – 4 PM
- Saturday 10 AM – 4 PM
- Sunday 1 PM – 4 PM