UPCOMING PROGRAMS
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Wetland Explorer Nature Tots
Every Wednesday from June 5-July 17
10:00-11:00am
Explore the wonders of nature with your preschoolers (ages 2-5)! This program is free and features indoor and outdoor programs. Must be accompanied by an adult. Siblings are welcome to come along. Stay for the unstructured nature play day at 11am.
Every Wednesday from June 5-July 17
10:00-11:00am
Explore the wonders of nature with your preschoolers (ages 2-5)! This program is free and features indoor and outdoor programs. Must be accompanied by an adult. Siblings are welcome to come along. Stay for the unstructured nature play day at 11am.
Wetland Wednesday - Nature Playdays
Every Wednesday from June 5-July 17
11:00am-12:30pm
Our new nature play trail offers endless opportunities for unstructured nature play. Bring your lunch along and picnic under the pavilion. Let their imaginations run wild!! Open to all ages. Information for parents on how to encourage nature play at in your own backyard will be available. We'll have waterproof mud pants on hand for the kids to utilize!
Every Wednesday from June 5-July 17
11:00am-12:30pm
Our new nature play trail offers endless opportunities for unstructured nature play. Bring your lunch along and picnic under the pavilion. Let their imaginations run wild!! Open to all ages. Information for parents on how to encourage nature play at in your own backyard will be available. We'll have waterproof mud pants on hand for the kids to utilize!
Bird Walk for Kids
Wednesday, June 19th
5:00pm - Session 1
5:30pm - Session 2
Registration required. Limited to 10 participants per session. Call 563-873-3537 or email driftlessareawetlandcentreia@gmail.com
Local naturalist, Kat Busse, will lead a bird hike for kids around the wetland. A great opportunity to get your kids out and learn some basic birdwatching skills! Youth binoculars will be provided. Each session will last 20 minutes. Be sure to register in advance.
Wednesday, June 19th
5:00pm - Session 1
5:30pm - Session 2
Registration required. Limited to 10 participants per session. Call 563-873-3537 or email driftlessareawetlandcentreia@gmail.com
Local naturalist, Kat Busse, will lead a bird hike for kids around the wetland. A great opportunity to get your kids out and learn some basic birdwatching skills! Youth binoculars will be provided. Each session will last 20 minutes. Be sure to register in advance.
Family Nature Night - Bluegrass & Fireflies
Friday, July 12th
7:00pm
We're celebrating the joys of summer with a little bluegrass music and fireflies! The Bluegrass Petting Zoo will be here until 8pm to provide hands-on instructions for kids (and adults!) on the basics of playing various bluegrass instruments. Then we'll learn about the wonderful world of fireflies, catch them and have a campfire with s'mores!
Friday, July 12th
7:00pm
We're celebrating the joys of summer with a little bluegrass music and fireflies! The Bluegrass Petting Zoo will be here until 8pm to provide hands-on instructions for kids (and adults!) on the basics of playing various bluegrass instruments. Then we'll learn about the wonderful world of fireflies, catch them and have a campfire with s'mores!
Tom Sawyer Adventure Days
July 9 from 2:00pm-6:00pm (Note time change)
July 16 from 11:00am-3:00pm
$23.00 per person
Join us for a hands-on adventure on the Mississippi River with Maiden Voyage Tours where we will explore the river, search for wildlife and learn about the river history. Learn about steam boating days, commercial fishing, clamming, and get out and explore! Lunch (or dinner on July 9th) will include a hotdog cookout on the sandbar. All ages welcome, but one chaperone is required per 4 youth. We will meet at the marina in Marquette.
Registration is required. Space is limited. Call 563-873-3537 or email driftlessareawetlandcentreia@gmail.com to sign-up.
July 9 from 2:00pm-6:00pm (Note time change)
July 16 from 11:00am-3:00pm
$23.00 per person
Join us for a hands-on adventure on the Mississippi River with Maiden Voyage Tours where we will explore the river, search for wildlife and learn about the river history. Learn about steam boating days, commercial fishing, clamming, and get out and explore! Lunch (or dinner on July 9th) will include a hotdog cookout on the sandbar. All ages welcome, but one chaperone is required per 4 youth. We will meet at the marina in Marquette.
Registration is required. Space is limited. Call 563-873-3537 or email driftlessareawetlandcentreia@gmail.com to sign-up.
Dino Day
Saturday, July 27th
9:00am-12:00pm
Learn about prehistoric northeast Iowa. The event will include a fossil dig for kids, dino displays and other educational activities. A great family event. Stations will be set up for the duration of the three hours, so arrive any time.
Saturday, July 27th
9:00am-12:00pm
Learn about prehistoric northeast Iowa. The event will include a fossil dig for kids, dino displays and other educational activities. A great family event. Stations will be set up for the duration of the three hours, so arrive any time.