Hikin' With a Nature Nerd
Hitchcock Nature Center, Pottawattamie County
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Go off the beaten path &
explore the far reaches of Hitchcock Nature Center on Tuesday, January 26th at
6:00 p.m. during a new kind of guided hike. Meet at the Hohoneke Trailhead located in the RV campground at Hitchcock Nature Center.
New for 2021, Hikin' With a Nature Nerd, is a series of
Naturalist led hikes aimed at exploring the rhythm of nature in southwest Iowa.
Each hike will set out to explore new areas of your county parks & will
include exploration of our native ecosystem through the changing seasons. Each
hike will be a unique adventure, get ready to get off trail & see what
nature has in store for you.
Cost for this event is $5.00 per person & includes park
admission. Attendees must be age 14 & over. Pre-registration is required as
space is limited.
Each Hikin' With a Nature Nerd is unique & you are
invited to join us for as many as you are able to. It is not necessary to
attend every event. Each hike will last 1 to 2 hours with the distance traveled
being dictated by the interests of the group & the will of nature. These
hikes will include pedestrian travel over uneven terrain, including off trail
travel. Hikes may at times be strenuous but pacing will be set by the group
making them perfect for any hiker, from novice to experienced. Water bottles,
bug spray, & sunblock are all recommended, please dress for the weather and
wear appropriate footwear.
This event is not pet friendly, service animals are always
welcome. Weather permitting.
Cancellation Policy
Guests may cancel their reservation for a full refund up to
1 week (7 days) prior to the program date by calling 712-545-3283 and speaking
with staff directly. Cancellations received less than 1 week (7 days) in
advance of the event will not be refunded. Fees for programs cancelled by PCC
due to weather or other circumstances will be refunded.
2021 programming is sponsored by the Pottawattamie
Conservation Foundation.
The Pottawattamie
County Conservation Board does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or
other legally protected status in its employment, programs or activities. The
following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding
non-discrimination policies: Human Resource Director 227 South 6th Street,
Council Bluffs, IA 51501.