We've compiled a list of upcoming events sponsored by Pottawattamie County organizations. For even more events, including community events, please visit the calendars from Watta Way and WIDA.
Hitchcock Nature Center 27792 Ski Hill Loop Honey Creek, Iowa 51542 Map to Event
Tuesday, April 5, 2022 6:30pm · 9:30pm
Become a citizen scientist and help the Iowa DNR monitor frog and toad species! Join the DNR's Stephanie Shepherd at Hitchcock Nature Center on April 5th from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. where you'll learn how to identify 16 different frogs and toads based on sight and sound. Registrants for this workshop are signing up to volunteer for the DNR's Volunteer Wildlife Monitoring Program (VWMP) where they will help survey routes across Iowa and collect and report frog and toad data that will be used to monitor the status of amphibian species in the state.
Hitchcock Nature Center 27792 Ski Hill Loop Honey Creek, Iowa 51542 Map to Event
Saturday, April 9, 2022 9:00am · 12:00pm
Join us & celebrated educator Ron Cisar for another session of "A Land Ethic Workshop" on Saturday, April 9th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This program will be held at Hitchcock Nature Center & is perfect for anyone with an interest in conservation & a desire to develop a better understanding of the natural world outside their own front door.
Perfect for beginning gardeners and anyone who is interested in supporting native plantings in their outdoor spaces, Gardening for Diversity will give you the confidence and background knowledge you need to grow a beautiful native garden that supports local wildlife and provides other great benefits for you and your community!
Early Spring Medicinal & Edible Plant Walk | With Dustin Clayton
Hitchcock Nature Center 27792 Ski Hill Loop Honey Creek, Iowa 51542 Map to Event
Saturday, April 16, 2022 2:00pm · 4:30pm
Spring has sprung! Take a guided early spring hike and discover all the edible and medicinal plants that are just starting to emerge this time of year and what they can be used for. Become familiar with interesting spring folklore, engage in imaginal exercises that will help you connect to the forest, and learn how you incorporate wild foods and medicines into your own garden.
Arrowhead Park 29357 310th Street Neola, Iowa 51559 Map to Event
Saturday, April 23, 2022 8:00am · 12:00pm
Arrowhead Trail Run is a 5k marked course at Arrowhead Park near Neola, Iowa. Choose the traditional 5k distance, 2 laps for a 10k, or complete as many laps as you can in a 4 hour Enduro! Medals will be awarded for the top 3 Male and Female in the 5k, 10k and Enduro events. All are welcome to run, jog, walk or hike at your own pace.
Hitchcock Nature Center 27792 Ski Hill Loop Honey Creek, Iowa 51542 Map to Event
Saturday, April 23, 2022 9:00am · 2:00pm
Are you curious about conservation and interested in becoming a knowledgeable natural resource leader in your community? Then join us on April 23rd at Hitchcock Nature Center for the Master Conservationist Program hosted by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach!
Hitchcock Nature Center 27792 Ski Hill Loop Honey Creek, Iowa 51542 Map to Event
Saturday, April 23, 2022 9:00am · 3:00pm
Celebrate Earth Day with Pottawattamie Conservation and join our park cleanup event at Hitchcock Nature Center.
Did you know that Hitchcock Nature Center's Loess Hills beauty and remnant prairie systems were almost turned into a bottled water factory, and then of all things, a dump!? Thankfully local community members came together, put their feet down, and fought to protect this beautiful area. They're known as the Dump Busters!
Homeschool in the Hills AM | Seasonal Survival: Spring
Hitchcock Nature Center 27792 Ski Hill Loop Honey Creek, Iowa 51542 Map to Event
Wednesday, April 27, 2022 10:00am · 11:30am
How do plants and animals survive and prepare for spring? Could you survive outdoors? Come learn some of the tactics and talents that plants and animals, including humans use to survive and flourish in the spring.
Homeschool in the Hills PM | Seasonal Survival: Spring
Hitchcock Nature Center 27792 Ski Hill Loop Honey Creek, Iowa 51542 Map to Event
Wednesday, April 27, 2022 1:00pm · 2:30pm
How do plants and animals survive and prepare for spring? Could you survive outdoors? Come learn some of the tactics and talents that plants and animals, including humans use to survive and flourish in the spring.
No one can do everything, but everyone can do something.
Join the Council Bluffs Public Library for their 2nd annual Pollinator Palooza! Meet with experts in our community, participate in family-friendly activities, enjoy the live band, and visit a local food truck for a tasty treat.
