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Dirty Jobs: Insect Edition

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

Sept. 23: Dirty Jobs: Insect Edition 4-5pm Some of the dirtiest jobs on the planet are done by insects. Join a Naturalist as we take a close up look at the dirty jobs that insects do to help keep our forest clean. At the EB Lyons Nature Center, all ages.

Free

Fall Scavenger Hunt

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

Oct 1: Scavenger Hunt- Self -Guided All Day Come enjoy the outdoors and possibly discover something new! Take a hike on any of our beautiful trails and try to spot items from our scavenger hunt list. You may find the list on the link below or visit E.B. Lyons Nature Center for a list (center is open […]

Free

Public Canoeing

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

October 8th from 1-3 pm A free and relaxing afternoon 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. Life jackets, paddles, and canoes provided.

Free

Microscopic Optic Topics

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

Oct 9: Microscopic Optic Topics 1-2pm “There is an entire universe under that rock!” Imagine all of the hidden pieces of nature that we cannot see just by taking a quick glance. Join us at EB Lyons to take a closer look at nature under a microscope! Ages 6+  

Free

Preschool Hour

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

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

Fall Nature Crafts

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

Oct 15: Fall Nature Crafts 1-3pm Celebrate the beauty of fall with fun nature crafts. We will be creating from materials found in nature, such as leaves and pine-cones. There will be 3 different crafts. Join us at the E.B. Lyons Nature Center to try these crafts that you may take home. (While supplies last). […]

Free

EB Lyons Center Closed on Weekends

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

The E.B. Lyons Nature Center is now closed on weekends through the winter. The Mines of Spain State Recreation Area is open.  

Preschool Hour

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

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

Happy Thanksgiving

EB Lyons Center is closed for Thanksgiving. Trails are always open. Take a hike before or after that big meal