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Oct 5 Saturday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day at Wanatee Park
We will meet at Meadowlark Shelter to fill you in on some of the best trails to ease into mountain biking for all ages. Check out the expertly designed and built trails with opportunities to learn and grow as a rider.
Programs Wanatee Park
Oct 6 Sunday 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Prairie Seed Harvest
Join us as we hand-harvest native seeds & learn about the prairie.
Programs Wickiup Hill Learning Center
Oct 12 Saturday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Fall Wapsi Float
Join Naturalist Chuck Ungs on a scenic float of the Wapsipinicon River.
Programs Pinicon Ridge Park
Oct 15 Tuesday 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Golden Hour Nature Photography
Come see why people love to shoot photos during the “golden hour” right before sunset.
Programs Wickiup Hill Learning Center
Oct 17 Thursday 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Full Moon Owl Hike
Hike when the moon is full!
Programs Wickiup Hill Learning Center
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 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 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