This hike has been cancelled due to weather. Our make-up date for this hike will be on July 2nd from 7-9pm. June 24 7-9pm family Dusk hike: Meet at the E.B. Lyons Nature Center to get a Peek into the night time world of the park! We will be Hiking the nature center loop. All […]
June 29-July 1 from 9am-noon each day Day Camp: Get up close and personal with nature and discover the inner workings of the world around us. Registration is required as space is limited ages 7-12. Call 563-556-0620 to sign up.
July 2 from 7-9pm Family Dusk Hike: Meet at the E.B. Lyons Nature Center to get a peek into the night time world of the park! We will be hiking the nature center loop trail. All ages welcome!
July 3 at 9am Canoeing: The public is welcome to join us on Catfish Creek for a free morning of canoeing for all ages. Meet at the Canoe launch Parking Area. This program is first come, first served, no reservations will be taken.
July 3 from 1:30-2:30pm Animals Around Us: Come meet the animals that live at the E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center. You will see Turtles, frogs, a Salamander, and Snakes.
July 6 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
We need volunteers to help with the rebuilding of the wildlife blind. We will work on Friday and Saturday 9-4. We long pants, sturdy shoes and bring a cordless drill if you have one. Refreshments provided. Stay all day or come for a half day. Questions? Call Jennifer, the volunteer coordinator at 563-590-9868 or park […]
July 10 at 1pm Canoeing: A free afternoon of relaxing discovery on Catfish Creek for all ages. Meet at the Canoe Launch Parking Area. This program is first come, first served, no reservations will be taken.
We need volunteers to help with the rebuilding of the wildlife blind. We will work on Friday and Saturday 9-4. We long pants, sturdy shoes and bring a cordless drill if you have one. Refreshments provided. Stay all day or come for a half day. There is also sign up to bring a snack if […]
July 12 at 1pm Butterfly Count: Come and help us with our annual butterfly count in the park. Learn how to identify butterflies you may see here and then we will help count butterflies throughout Mines of Spain. We will be starting at E.B. Lyons Nature Center.