Native American stories, flutes, language, music and song. Storytelling about the origin of the flute and the White Calf Woman. Lakhota will speak about the language and speak the language and translate while being accompanied by Dean Wellman on flute. Custom, handmade flutes will be on display. Short film: Crazy Horse (Tasunke Witco) by Dean Wellman. With Q and A […]
Bird Banding will feature David Shealer from Loras College. He will identify, weigh, measure, sex and determine the health of area birds. Participants may assist in the capture of song birds and get a chance to maybe hold a bird. This is a great chance for all ages to learn to identify and get familiar […]
Native American Mounds with Dick Vorwald. Visual presentation that corresponds to the Timeline of Native American Mounds covering 12,000 years. Dick will show samples of what may have been found in mounds - pottery, projectile points, and other artifacts made over that time span.
Owl Prowl with Jared McGovern from the Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium. Learn about owls - how they hear, see and fly silently. Get excited about the wonders and spookiness of being in the dark. Program will be indoors to start and afterward we will venture outside to call in owls. Learn the unique and […]
Bring your Mom outside for a hike and to enjoy nature and the history of the Mines of Spain.
Take the kids to the park today! Explore the Mines of Spain Recreation Area and find the answers to these questions. Return your completed form by 4pm Saturday, May 16th to the EB Lyons Center at 8991 Bellevue Heights, 52003, 563-556-0620 for a chance to win prizes. One entry per person. Does not need to […]
The E. B. Lyons Interpretive Center will be open Monday May 25, Memorial Day 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Saturday June 6, 9-12 Public is Welcome to Join us on Catfish creek for a free morning of canoeing for all ages. Meet at the Canoe launch Paring Area. This program is first come, first served, no reservations will be taken
June 8 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
June 14 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.
