It will be a weekend of winter fun at Hitchcock Nature Center in Hnney Creek on January 21-22.First, strap on some snowshoes and trek through the beautiful Loess Hills during a guided snowshoe hike on Saturday, January 21. Hikes will take place at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Pre-registration and pre-payment is required by Friday, January 13, as space is limited. These workshops are designed for participants 12 years of age and older. Cost is $5 per person and includes a guided hike, refreshments and the use of snowshoes. Call 712.242.1197 to pre-register for either session. Please meet at the Loess Hills Lodge. Weather permitting. Bring the little ones on Sunday, January 22, at 1:30 p.m. to learn all about nature in the winter during the KinderNature program "Animals in Winter." Children will find out how their favorite animals keep warm in the rugged winter weather. Outdoor time if weather permits. KinderNature Preschool Programs are designed for children ages 3-5 years old accompanied by an adult. These unique programs are full of hands-on learning and outdoor activities that encourage curious minds to explore and engage with the natural world. Each program explores a new and unique nature theme, and includes stories, crafts and outdoor exploration. Programs are held each month and last an hour. Cost: $4 per child. Weather permitting. Information supplied by Erin Kenney, Pottawattamie County Conservation
January 7
Clinton Bald Eagle Watch• Outdoor viewing at Lock and Dam 13, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.• Live Bird and Nature Programs at Clinton Community College, 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.• Exhibits at Clinton Community College from 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.• Free bus service from college to the outdoor viewing area.• For more information call 815.259.3628January 14Ottumwa Eagle Walk• Outdoor viewing at Bridge View Center 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.• Contact Chamber of Commerce 641.682.3465January 21Dubuque Bald Eagle Watch• Outdoor viewing, south of Lock and Dam 11 at A.Y. McDonald Park from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.• Live eagle and bird of prey programs by the University of Minnesota Raptor Center at 9:30 a.m., 12:15 p.m. and 3 p.m.• Live bobcat and lynx program by Pella Wildlife Co.• Indoor exhibits from 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at the Grand River Center - Port of Dubuque• Trolley rides from Grand River Center to outdoor viewing area• For more information call 563.556.4372 or 563.582.0881January 21 - 22Keokuk Bald Eagle Days• Indoor programs and environmental fair at the River City Mall, Keokuk• Live eagle programs Saturday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.• Outdoor viewing along the riverfront • For more information call 800.383.1219January 28 Muscatine Bald Eagle Watch• Outdoor viewing from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Illinois Boat Club• Live eagle programs at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. at Pearl City Station• For more information call 563.263.7913February 24Des Moines Lunch with Eagles• Scott St. Dam, 303 Scott Ave., 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.• Outdoor viewing in downtown Des Moines • For more information call 515.865.6564February 26 Saylorville Bald Eagle Watch, Polk City• Outdoor Viewing at selected sites around reservoir, start at Visitor’s Center Noon - 4 p.m.• For more information call 515.276.4656March 2-3Red Rock Bald Eagle Watch, Pella• Outdoor viewing at Howell Station 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.• Indoor programs at Pella Central College 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.• For more information call 641.828.7522March 3Linn Grove Eagle Watch• Registration 8:30 - 10 a.m.• Refreshments served in the morning• Can pre-register by sending to Wonders of Nature, 107 Weaver, Linn Grove• Speakers from 10 a.m. to Noon• Lunch served at 12:15 p.m., free will offering• Outdoor viewing at selected sites, start at Nature Center, Linn Grove Main St.• For more information call 712.296.4920Information provided by Pat Schlarbaum, Iowa Department of Natural Resources
