September 6 at 1pm 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.
September 7 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
The Medicine Band is a musical group performing their original rock opera "It Was a Beautiful Country." These are stories of Native America featuring the story of Sac warrior Black Hawk. Through 13 songs, (a 90 minute program) this group takes you on a trip over time, space, nature, and consequence. Free will offering will […]
The Medicine Band is a musical group performing their original rock opera "It Was a Beautiful Country." These are stories of Native America featuring the story of Sac warrior Black Hawk. Through 13 songs, (a 90 minute program) this group takes you on a trip over time, space, nature, and consequence. Free will offering will […]
NATUREFEST Naturefest will be held at the EB Lyons Interpretive Center on Sunday, September 13, 2015 12-4pm. Come to the event to explore the completed E. B. Lyons Expansion project at the Mines of Spain Recreation Area, Help us celebrate the Grand Opening of the new 52 acre expansion to the EB Lyons Center 8991 […]
The Mines of Spain is hosting the Pella Wildlife Group as they present an informational and exciting program on the historical importance of wolves in the state of Iowa. They will have a live wolf cub on hand to help demonstrate the magnificence of these animals. Join us September 20th at 1:00 PM in the […]
September 21 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
Canoeing September 26th, 2015 at 1:00 pm The public is welcome to join us on Catfish Creek for a free afternoon of canoeing for all ages. Meet at the Canoe launch Parking Area. This program is first come, first served, no reservations will be taken. Canoes, life-jackets, and paddles are provided.
Archery Deer Hunting Archery Deer Seasons: October 1 to December 4, 2015 and December 21, 2014 to January 10, 2016 See our Hunting Page for more information and maps All other hunting seasons are closed in the Mines of Spain – hunting prohibited Rifles, handguns and muzzle loader guns ARE PROHIBITED in the […]
Bats: Creatures of the Night 10/18/15 at 1:00pm Would you like to know more about the creatures that fly past you at night? The Mines of Spain State Recreation Area and the Friends of the Mines of Spain would like to invite the public to attend an intriguing program on the bats of the Midwest […]
