Driftless Area Wetlands Centre

What To See & Do

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What to see & do

The Driftless Area Wetlands Centre offers visitors the opportunity to explore wildlife of the prairie and wetlands in northeast Iowa.

Learn about the unique Driftless Area of Iowa through indoor and outdoor nature displays. Identify prairie wildflowers springing up from the native prairie and wetland plantings, along with a variety of pollinators. Picnic in the roundhouse pavilion and let the kids roam free to explore and discover. Take a walk along the universally accessible trail to the observation deck where you can spot dragonflies, frogs and turtles. Admission is available at no cost and staff is on hand to assist visitors.

WHAT TO SEE & DO
  • Explore the wetland wildlife with dip nets on the observational deck. Staff is on hand to assist and equipment is provided.
  • Nature Play Trail with butterfly garden, hollow logs, willow huts, wildlife viewing blind, swinging bridge and more!
  • Search for birds, frogs, turtles, muskrats & crayfish
  • Indoor Nature Nook for Kids
  • Check out a replica bald eagle nest
  • Hike through the wildflowers in the prairie/wetland and watch for butterflies
  • Search for fossils in the sand pit
  • Watch the trains from a safe distance
  • Experience first-hand the importance of wetlands to wildlife and our waterways​
  • Handicap accessible facility, picnic area & trail​

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Driftless Area Wetlands Centre
509 US 18
PO Box 7
Marquette, IA 52158

Phone: (563) 873-3537

Email: driftlessareawetlandcentreia@gmail.com
  • Home
  • About Us
    • History
    • Employment
    • Meet the Staff
    • Contact & Location >
      • Field Trips & Tours
    • Photo Gallery
  • Education
    • Schedule A Visit
    • Wetland Explorer - Nature Tots
    • Wetland Wednesdays
    • Summer Camps and Afterschool Programs
  • Visit Us
    • What to See & Do
    • Indoor Displays
  • Events
    • Event Calendar
    • Special Programs
  • Farmers Market
    • Vendor Information
  • Facility Rental
  • Get Involved
    • Friends of the Marquette Driftless Area
    • Become a Volunteer
    • Become a Supporter
    • Our Partners and Sponsors
    • Suggestions