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Oct 26 Saturday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM 14th Annual Wickiup Fall Fest
Come out and experience our friendly trick or treat hike through the woods, pumpkin bowling, straw scramble, creepy critters, and more!
Special Events Wickiup Hill Learning Center
Oct 30 Wednesday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Eco-Explorers: Under One Rock
Children make discoveries on the trails as they learn to think like a scientist through hands-on exploration.
Programs Wickiup Hill Learning Center
Nov 2 Saturday 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Holiday Ornament Woodcarving
With the guidance of the Cedar Valley Woodcarvers, you will learn basic tool handling and carving.
Programs Wickiup Hill Learning Center
Nov 14 Thursday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Science for Squirts: Who Lives Here?
Children will explore the grounds, searching for various plants, insects, and animals while learning about their habitats.
Programs Wickiup Hill Learning Center
Nov 14 Thursday 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Almost Full Moon Hike
Let's have a lunar evening!
Programs Wickiup Hill Learning Center
Nov 15 Friday 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Fall Luminary Walk
Enjoy a campfire and walk the illuminated trail as we celebrate the beauty of fall.
Special Events Morgan Creek Park
Nov 20 Wednesday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Eco-Explorers: Nature's Yucky
Children make discoveries on the trails and enjoy games, songs, art experiences, and stories as they learn to think like a scientist through hands-on exploration.
Programs Wickiup Hill Learning Center
Dec 4 Wednesday 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Tie a Jig, Catch a Fish
Create your own fish catching masterpieces and learn more on the skill.
Programs Wickiup Hill Learning Center
Dec 5 Thursday 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Insects of Iowa with Jim Durbin
Join us for a closer look at the smaller lives around us!
Programs Wickiup Hill Learning Center
Dec 8 Sunday 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Kayaking Session at Bender Pool
No need to register here - show up at Bender with your $10 per person!
Other Location Wickiup Hill Learning Center
Dec 10-17 Tuesday 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM Snowshoe Building Course
Build your own traditional snowshoes in this course! Sign up by Nov. 29 to hold your spot. Checks for balance due Dec. 6!
Programs Wickiup Hill Learning Center
Dec 11 Wednesday 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Jigs and Hops
Tie some jigs and enjoy your own beer!
Programs Wickiup Hill Learning Center
Dec 20 Friday 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Solstice Ramble at Wickiup Hill
The turning point between the past year and the next is often associated with this day - join us to share and to find the light that leads us forward. Hike held at Wickiup Hill for this celebration.
Programs Wickiup Hill Learning Center
Dec 31 Tuesday 12:01 AM - 12:02 AM Matsell Bridge Shooting Range Permit (2024)
Purchase your 2024 Matsell Bridge Shooting Range Permit here!
Programs Matsell Bridge Natural Area
Jan 5 Sunday 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Kayaking Session at Bender Pool
No need to register here - show up at Bender with your $10 per person!
Other Location Wickiup Hill Learning Center
Jan 14 Tuesday 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Almost Full Moon Hike
We should catch views of the moon rising if conditions allow!
Programs Buffalo Creek Park
Jan 17 Friday 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM O.W.L.S. - Older Wiser Livelier Seniors - Mussels of Iowa
Join us for this new direction we are taking!
Programs Wickiup Hill Learning Center