Upcoming Programs
Summer Day Camps
Clayton County Extension will be offering Summer Day Camps for K-6th grade students at the Wetlands Centre!
Reptile & Amphibian Camp
June 12 for K-3rd Grades
July 17 for 4-6th Grades
Bug Camp: June 26 for K-3rd Grades
Register online on the Clayton County Extension Website.
Trout Fishing Clinic at Bloody Run
Sunday, June 3
12:00-2:30pm
Gary Siegwarth of Big Spring Trout Hatchery will lead a trout fishing program during Iowa’s free fishing weekend! We will meet at the campground shelter house at Bloody Run County Park. Fishing poles provided. Please call (563-873-3537) or e-mail to register for this program. Age 5+
Wetland Wednesdays
Every Wednesday - June 6-July 11
11-Noon for Preschool Ages 2-5
1-3pm for Ages 4-12
Looking for a fun hands-on activity to do with your kids or grandkids? Join us for our weekly wetland exploration program where we will do hands-on activities in the wetland!
*No program on July 4th
Family Nature Nights
Fridays: June 8, June 29 & July 13
6:30pm
Explore the wetlands and the nature center at night! We will explore a different theme each evening.
Wet-N-Wild Saturdays
Saturdays: 12:00-1:30pm
June 16 (K-3rd Grades) & June 30 (4th - 6th Grades)
July 7 (K-3rd Grades) & July 21 (4th - 6th Grades)
Enjoy your Saturdays with some wet-n-wild activities! Enriching our experiences with wildlife and discovering ways to make a positive impact on the environment while having fun!
Prairie Wildflower Walk
Thursday, June 28
6pm
Mid-summer is a fantastic time to hike the prairie! Learn about our native tallgrass prairie with a leisurely prairie wildflower walk.
Tom Sawyer Adventure Day
July 10 & Additional Dates
The Driftless Area Wetlands Centre is partnering with Clayton County Conservation to host a hands-on adventure on the Mississippi River with Maiden Voyage Tours where we will explore the river, search for wildlife and learn about river history. Learn about steam boating days, commercial fishing, clamming, and get out and explore! Lunch will include a hotdog cookout on a sandbar.
All ages welcome, but one chaperone is required per 4 youth. Cost is $23.00 per person. Register by calling the Driftless Area Wetlands Centre at (563) 873-3537 or by e-mail at driftlessareawetlandcentreia@gmail.com.
Dino Day
Saturday, July 28th
9-Noon
Learn about prehistoric northeast Iowa. The event will include a fossil dig for kids, dino displays and other educational activities. A great family event with dino-themed treats!
Clayton County Extension will be offering Summer Day Camps for K-6th grade students at the Wetlands Centre!
Reptile & Amphibian Camp
June 12 for K-3rd Grades
July 17 for 4-6th Grades
Bug Camp: June 26 for K-3rd Grades
Register online on the Clayton County Extension Website.
Trout Fishing Clinic at Bloody Run
Sunday, June 3
12:00-2:30pm
Gary Siegwarth of Big Spring Trout Hatchery will lead a trout fishing program during Iowa’s free fishing weekend! We will meet at the campground shelter house at Bloody Run County Park. Fishing poles provided. Please call (563-873-3537) or e-mail to register for this program. Age 5+
Wetland Wednesdays
Every Wednesday - June 6-July 11
11-Noon for Preschool Ages 2-5
1-3pm for Ages 4-12
Looking for a fun hands-on activity to do with your kids or grandkids? Join us for our weekly wetland exploration program where we will do hands-on activities in the wetland!
*No program on July 4th
Family Nature Nights
Fridays: June 8, June 29 & July 13
6:30pm
Explore the wetlands and the nature center at night! We will explore a different theme each evening.
Wet-N-Wild Saturdays
Saturdays: 12:00-1:30pm
June 16 (K-3rd Grades) & June 30 (4th - 6th Grades)
July 7 (K-3rd Grades) & July 21 (4th - 6th Grades)
Enjoy your Saturdays with some wet-n-wild activities! Enriching our experiences with wildlife and discovering ways to make a positive impact on the environment while having fun!
Prairie Wildflower Walk
Thursday, June 28
6pm
Mid-summer is a fantastic time to hike the prairie! Learn about our native tallgrass prairie with a leisurely prairie wildflower walk.
Tom Sawyer Adventure Day
July 10 & Additional Dates
The Driftless Area Wetlands Centre is partnering with Clayton County Conservation to host a hands-on adventure on the Mississippi River with Maiden Voyage Tours where we will explore the river, search for wildlife and learn about river history. Learn about steam boating days, commercial fishing, clamming, and get out and explore! Lunch will include a hotdog cookout on a sandbar.
All ages welcome, but one chaperone is required per 4 youth. Cost is $23.00 per person. Register by calling the Driftless Area Wetlands Centre at (563) 873-3537 or by e-mail at driftlessareawetlandcentreia@gmail.com.
Dino Day
Saturday, July 28th
9-Noon
Learn about prehistoric northeast Iowa. The event will include a fossil dig for kids, dino displays and other educational activities. A great family event with dino-themed treats!