Events

Start:
RadDatePicker
RadDatePicker
Open the calendar popup.
End:
RadDatePicker
RadDatePicker
Open the calendar popup.
Date / TimeEventCategoryPark
Nov 21 Thursday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Bear Necessities
Did you know that bears have an amazing sense of smell? From the arctic to the rainforest, bears have so many cool tools for survival.
Programs Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center
Nov 23 Saturday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Turkey Trek
Join a naturalist for a hike through the wood and learn about turkeys (and hopefully see some!).
Programs Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center
Nov 27 Wednesday 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Yoga at the Nature Center
Join us for this all-levels yoga class! We will focus on building strength and flexibility during this relaxing slow flow.
Programs Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center
Dec 10 Tuesday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Nature Tales: Look Again: Secrets of Camouflage
We will read Look Again: Secrets of Camouflage, make a craft, and take a short hike if weather allows. Prepare to be outdoors and dress for the weather.
Programs Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center
Dec 14 Saturday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Winter Fun Day and Artist Open House
Join us for a fun day of winter activities. We’ll have a few kids’ crafts to make, pinecone bird feeders. We’ll also have hiking, fun outdoor games and cocoa, cider, and s’mores around the campfire.
Special Events Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center
Dec 18 Wednesday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Coffee and Conservation
Join us for coffee and conversations about conservation! Each month features different topics related to Iowa’s natural history. This month we will learn about Bison and the important role they played in Iowa’s history.
Programs Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center
Dec 20 Friday 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Winter Solstice Yoga
Let’s welcome winter by warming our bodies and minds during this slow yoga flow. This class focuses on stretching and relaxation.
Programs Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center
Jan 11 Saturday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Winter Seed Sowing
Join the Loess Hills Wild Ones and learn how to sow native seeds in mini containers to grow outdoors in the cold.
Programs Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center
Jan 14 Tuesday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Nature Tales
Preschoolers join us with an adult for this special story time. We will read a story, make a craft, and take a short hike if weather allows.
Programs Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center
Jan 15 Wednesday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Coffee and Conservation
Join us for coffee and conversations about conservation! Each month features different topics related to Iowa’s natural history.
Programs Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center
Jan 18 Saturday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Women in the Woods Winter Walk
Are you a woman interested in hiking, but don’t like going alone? This hike is for women ages 18 and up and is designed to encourage women to hike outdoors in the winter.
Programs Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center
Jan 22 Wednesday 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Yoga at the Nature Center
Join us for this all-levels yoga class! We will focus on building strength and flexibility during this relaxing slow flow.
Programs Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center