Building
Addition to EB Lyons Interpretive Center
Facts of Mines of
Spain - Useage and Needs
Designations:
- Julien Dubuque’s Mines National Historic Landmark
- Catfish Creek State Preserve 600 acres, north end
- Watchable Wildlife Area in Iowa
- National Wildlife Federation Nature Area #1621
- Mines of Spain Archeological Property Group
- Important Birding Area (nominated, in designation process)
Programming:
Programs provided during the period of October 2003 thru September 2004
Month |
Schools/Scouts/other |
|
Public |
|
|
# Programs |
# People |
#Programs |
#People |
September |
32 |
652 |
- |
|
August |
1 |
20 |
6 |
59 |
July |
- |
- |
12 |
258 |
June |
9 |
305 |
11 |
106 |
May |
1 |
25 |
3 |
93 |
April |
3 |
124 |
1 |
22 |
March |
52 |
1899 |
1 |
1 |
February |
7 |
253 |
3 |
142 |
January |
10 |
235 |
2 |
33 |
December |
- |
- |
- |
- |
November |
16 |
1127 |
- |
- |
October |
31 |
1114 |
1 |
14 |
TOTALS |
162 |
5754 |
40 |
839 |
Programs
provided include:
School
programs on various topics including insects, prairies, forests,
Iowa and Dubuque History, ponds, wetlands, Mississippi River, Lead
Mining, Native Americans and more
Scouting programs generally include forestry, geology, nature, wildlife
and more
Other reserved programs have been for local organizations, civic groups,
churches, colleges and universities
Public programs have
included topics on Lead Mining, Bird Banding, Local Histories, Canoeing,
Cross Country Skiing, Geology, Caves, Snakes, Archeology, Dog Training,
Pets, Prairies, Forests, Nature and more.
Programs
that could be provided in Auditorium:
Live
animals – owls,
eagle, snakes, insects, reptiles and amphibians, etc
Native American Demonstrations and displays
Art and museum displays
Mines of Spain Fall Seminar and other events that are similar
Full grad programs for schools
Large meetings
Programs
that could be provided in the classroom in lower level:
Lab
exercises
Actual school experiments
College, High School, Middle School and Elementary uses
In depth science programs
Doubled as regular meeting room for small groups
Storage of collections
Smaller on class programs
Refusals:
On average +- 30 schools or other groups are turned down for programs due to
lack of space.
OTHER FACTS relating to the Mines of Spain:
Roadway
3.5 miles hard surfaced
Mississippi River 4.0 miles of shoreline
Habitats
Plants
species in park +468
Birds species associated park
82 observed
108 common, 60 uncommon, 45 rare
Mammal
species associated to park +37
Reptiles and Amphibians associated park +21
Prairie,
restored <320
acres
Prairie, native <15 acres
Prairie plant species
Savannas, restored <32 acres
Julien Dubuque Monument
Catfish Trail
Horseshoe Site
Savannas,
possible restoration sites 5 sites, +-55 acres
Wetland, reclaimed 18 acres
Cropland (leased) 60 acres
Forested Area +-959 acres
Oak-Hickory
Maple-Basswood
Birch-Aspen
Juniper
Archeological
Sites 252
Encompassed with
Mines of Spain Lead Mining Community Archeological District 92
Exploratory Lead Mine 78
Prehistoric (Archaic) Sites 10
Prehistoric (Woodland) Sites 21
Open Air Sites 16
Intermediate Sites (Archaic-Woodland) 75
Unaffiliated open air sties 32
Unaffiliated rock shelter sites 47
Rural Community Archeological District 12
Farm Sites
(Early American) 14
Indian Mounds ( Archaic-Woodland) 38 in 8 groups
Catfish
Creek State Preserve 600 acres
Creek Systems
Catfish
Creek -1 mile
Granger Creek -.5 mile
Trail System
Number 12
Hiking 14.5 miles
Cross Country Skiing 5 miles
Interpretive 2 1.75 miles
Other facilities
Restrooms
2
Mini Shelters 8
Parking Lots 9
Canoe Launch with dock 1
Scenic Overlooks 8
Friends
of The Mines of Spain, Dubuque,
IA 52003-9214, 563-556-0620
All information
contained within, Copyright MMVIII Friends of the Mines of Spain,
with special permission from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources
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