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Time Line of the local Native American Cultures

EB Lyons Center 8991 Bellevue Heights, Dubuque, IA, United States

Presenters will include Dick Vorwald, Jay Cox, and Gerda Preston Hartman. Dick Vorwald, retired teacher, will share the history of Native Americans who lived here as early as 8,000 years ago. He will explain the various time periods which include the archaic, woodland and modern time lines of the Mesquakie.  He will share information about […]

Road Construction 2016

ROAD CONSTRUCTION Road construction and closures at Mines of Spain Recreation Area. The Mines of Spain Recreation Area will begin construction on the park’s main road, Mines of Spain Road. The construction is planned to start April 26, 2016 and run for approximately 4 weeks. The construction will consist of repairing joints and culverts throughout […]

Great Give Day

Please support us on this Great Give Day Today every donation of $10 or more goes even further and gifts of $50 or more can qualify for the Endow Iowa 25% Tax Credit. Friends of Mines of Spain utilize endowment funds to create a bus scholarship fund. Area schools can apply for a bus scholarship […]

Retirement Party for Wayne Buchholtz

EB Lyons Center 8991 Bellevue Heights, Dubuque, IA, United States

The Family of Wayne Buchholtz and the Friends of Mines of Spain invite you to join us as we honor the Retirement of Wayne Buchholtz, Park Ranger of Mines of Spain. Reception will be held on Saturday, May 14 from 1-4 PM at EB Lyons Interpretive Center 8991 Bellevue Heights Road, Dubuque, Iowa Wayne began […]

National Kids to Parks Day

Mines of Spain Recreation Area 8991 Bellevue Heights Road, Dubuque, United States

Take a hike, pack a lunch, and enjoy the beautiful park with your kids.

Free

Free Fishing Days

Mines of Spain Recreation Area 8991 Bellevue Heights Road, Dubuque, United States

June 3, 4 & 5 Free Fishing Weekend is the perfect time to take kids fishing or introduce someone to fishing. This is throughout the State of Iowa.

Free

Preschool Hour

EB Lyons Center 8991 Bellevue Heights, Dubuque, IA, United States

June 10  10-10:45am Preschool Hour: Bring your little one out to E.B. Lyons Nature Center for a fun, educational program. Each session will feature a different theme and will focus on a variety of topics dealing with nature. Ages 2-4 with adult.

Free

Public Kayaking

Canoe Launch 8308 Mines of Spain Road, Dubuque, IA, United States

June 10  1-3pm  Kayaking Want to learn to kayak? Come out to Catfish Creek and join a Naturalist on the water. Ages 12 & up, parent supervision required. *All kayaking programs are first come, first served, and will be instructional.

Free