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Jul 17
Tuesday 7:00 PM
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July Hitch Hike
Hike out Fox Run Ridge to take in the stunning views of the Missouri River valley, beautiful prairie & pasture land and catch a glimpse of our research plots.
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Jul 24-26
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Camper vs. Wild: 5th & 6th Grade Camp
Venture our and put your survival skills to the test at Hitchcock Nature Center during this three day camp.
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Jul 26
Thursday 5:30 PM
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Insect Club Meeting
Join the Hitchcock Nature Center Insect Club for their July meeting.
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Jul 27
Friday 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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Adult Summer Camp: July 27th
Adults have a chance to join us for some summer camp fun at three Pottawattamie County parks during our first ever Adult Summer Camp, July 23rd, 25th & 27th.
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Jul 28
Saturday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Introduction to Land Management July Session
Join us for the July session of our 6 session program, Introduction to Land Management.
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Jul 28
Saturday 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Hitchcock Oak Inventory Project - June Training Session RESCHEDULED
Participate in one of the region's most unique citizen science projects and help preserve one of the Midwest's most iconic tree species.
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Aug 6
Monday 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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KinderNature Camp: August 6th
Join us as we discover the world of animals at KinderNature Camp.
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Aug 7
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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KinderNature Camp: August 7th
Solve the mystery of the Neverbeast at KinderNature Camp.
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Aug 8
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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KinderNature Camp: August 8th
Join us for another fun-filled day of KinderNature Camp & explore the water cycle.
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Aug 9
Thursday 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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KinderNature Camp: August 9th
Join us for KinderNature Camp & explore the world of plants.
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Aug 10
Friday 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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KinderNature Camp: August 10th
Venture out in the wilderness at KinderNature Camp.
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Aug 11
Saturday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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A Pottawattamie County Almanac - August Session
Journey with conservation legends through the rhythms of a Midwestern landscape. Observe. Engage. Reflect.
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Aug 11
Saturday 3:00 PM
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Family Camp Out
Want to camp but not sure where to start? Let PCCB help!
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Aug 11
Saturday 4:00 PM
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2018 Speaker Series: Iowa Watersheds a Lasting Legacy
Investigate the watersheds of Iowa at the fourth installment of the 2018 Speaker Series.
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Aug 11
Saturday 8:30 PM
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Night Sky Event
Enjoy a quiet evening under the stars and experience the beauty of the galaxy from a Loess Hills ridge top.
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Aug 21
Tuesday 7:00 PM
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August Hitch Hike
Join us for a guided hike & explore the northern section of Hitchcock Nature Center & view a remnant of the original Old Lincoln Highway
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Aug 23
Thursday 5:30 PM
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Insect Club Meeting
Join the Hitchcock Nature Center Insect Club for their August meeting.
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Aug 25
Saturday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Introduction to Land Management August Session
Join us for the August 25th session of our six class Introduction to Land Management program.
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Sep 8
Saturday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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A Pottawattamie County Almanac - September Session
Journey with conservation legends through the rhythms of a Midwestern landscape. Observe. Engage. Reflect.
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Sep 8
Saturday 9:00 AM
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Hunter Education Field Day
After passing the online portion of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Hunting education course join us at Hitchcock Nature Center to complete your required Field Day.
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Sep 8
Saturday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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2018 Speaker Series: Monarchs & Regals Butterfly Royalty of Midwestern Prairies
Join us for the fifth installment of the 2018 Speaker Series featuring Dr. Ted Burke.
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Sep 18
Tuesday 6:00 PM
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September Hitch Hike
Enjoy a guided hike out to the westernmost section of Hitchcock Nature Center along the famed Westridge Trail to our final destination, a scenic overlook with an astounding view of the Missouri River.
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Sep 22
Saturday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Introduction to Land Management September Session
Join us for the September 22nd session of our six class Introduction to Land Management program.
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Sep 22
Saturday 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Hitchcock Oak Inventory Project - September Training Session
Participate in one of the region's most unique citizen science projects and help preserve one of the Midwest's most iconic tree species.
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Sep 25
Tuesday 10:00 AM
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Homeschool in the Hills: Fall Field Day
Area homeschool students and educators are invited to join us at Hitchcock Nature Center for a series of field trips to experience the Loess Hills of Iowa.
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