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Saturday, February 22, 2025
9:00am to 11:00am
Free Introductory Course
14 and up
Explore nature & philosophy during this immersive program perfect for anyone who loves the great outdoors. Created and taught by Ron Cisar.
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
10:00am to 12:00pm
Free with $5/Vehicle Park Entry or Membership
16+
If you are looking to get in tune with your body, work up a sweat, and engage with the outdoors, then this is the club for you (especially if you have a big hike or camping trip coming up!).
Saturday, March 1, 2025
11:00am to 2:00pm
Free with membership or $3 park entry permit
All Ages
It's that time of year again! Bring the family out for our annual Maple Tree Tap at Botna Bend Park in Hancock, Iowa.
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
10:00am to 11:30am
$5 per child
Designed for Kindergarten through Early High School
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
1:00pm to 2:30pm
$5 per child
Designed for Kindergarten through Early High School
Thursday, March 13, 2025 to Thursday, March 13, 2025
6:00pm to 7:30pm
Free with membership or $5 park entry permit
16+
Reviving the art of natured-focused storytelling.
Friday, March 14, 2025
7:00pm to 8:30pm
$5 per person
Ages 5+ due to dark, uneven terrain
Join us for an evening hike on the trails at Hitchcock Nature Center.
Saturday, March 15, 2025
12:00am
$75 per person
14+
Explore nature and philosophy during this immersive program inspired by the great conservationist Aldo Leopold. Perfect for anyone who is looking to build their appreciation for the natural world.
Thursday, March 20, 2025
6:00pm to 8:00pm
FREE
14 & Up
Learn about the importance of native plants and how you can incorporate them into you home landscape in this free series.
Saturday, March 22, 2025
9:00am to 12:00pm
$15 per person
14+
Explore nature and philosophy during this immersive program inspired by the great conservationist Aldo Leopold. Perfect for anyone who is looking to build their appreciation for the natural world.
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
10:00am to 11:30am
$5 per child
Designed for Kindergarten through Early High School
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
1:00pm to 2:30pm
$5 per child
Designed for Kindergarten through Early High School
Saturday, April 12, 2025
10:00am to 12:00pm
$10 per person
Ages 16+ please
Get to know spring flowers and herbs on a deeper level including which ones are edible, their medicinal properties, and interesting folklore.
Thursday, April 17, 2025
6:00pm to 8:00pm
FREE
14 & Up
Learn about the importance of native plants and how you can incorporate them into you home landscape in this free series.
Saturday, April 19, 2025
9:00am to 11:00am
$15 per person
16+
Meander along the trails of the lovely Loess Hills as we observe, reflect, and practice spaciousness. Spring program themes include: Hope, Possibility, and the Ephemeral Nature of Everything
Saturday, April 26, 2025
9:00am to 12:00pm
$15 per person
14+
Explore nature and philosophy during this immersive program inspired by the great conservationist Aldo Leopold. Perfect for anyone who is looking to build their appreciation for the natural world.
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
10:00am to 11:30am
$5 per child
Designed for Kindergarten through Early High School
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
1:00pm to 2:30pm
$5 per child
Designed for Kindergarten through Early High School
Thursday, May 15, 2025 to Thursday, May 15, 2025
6:00pm to 7:30pm
Free with membership or $5 park entry permit
16+
Reviving the art of natured-focused storytelling.
Saturday, May 17, 2025
9:00am to 12:00pm
$15 per person
14+
Explore nature and philosophy during this immersive program inspired by the great conservationist Aldo Leopold. Perfect for anyone who is looking to build their appreciation for the natural world.
Saturday, May 17, 2025 to Saturday, May 17, 2025
2:00pm to 3:30pm
$5.00 per person
All Ages
Tuesday, June 3, 2025 to Thursday, June 5, 2025
8:00am to 1:00pm
$75
Entering 1st and 2nd Grade
Venture into the wild during this immersive camp experience packed full of outdoor fun like fort building, water exploration, hiking, outdoor games, nature crafts, & more!
Tuesday, June 10, 2025 to Thursday, June 12, 2025
8:00am to 1:00pm
$75
Entering 1st and 2nd Grade
Venture into the wild during this immersive camp experience packed full of outdoor fun like fort building, water exploration, hiking, outdoor games, nature crafts, & more!
Tuesday, June 10, 2025 to Thursday, June 12, 2025
8:00am to 1:00pm
$75
Entering 3rd and 4th Grade
Campers will engage in epic adventures exploring Iowa’s wild side and unlock newfound talents through hands-on experiences like archery, primitive fire starting, orienteering, nature crafting, and more!
Tuesday, June 17, 2025 to Thursday, June 19, 2025
8:00am to 1:00pm
$75
Entering 5th and 6th Grade
Embark on an unforgettable journey into the heart of the wild, learning about the untamed wonders of the great outdoors while honing their skills in archery, primitive fire building, orienteering, whittling, and more!
Saturday, June 21, 2025
9:00am to 12:00pm
$15 per person
14+
Explore nature and philosophy during this immersive program inspired by the great conservationist Aldo Leopold. Perfect for anyone who is looking to build their appreciation for the natural world.
Tuesday, June 24, 2025 to Thursday, June 26, 2025
8:00am
$100
Entering 7th, 8th and 9th Grade
Older students are beckoned to answer the call of the wild and take their outdoor skills to the next level during this three-day outdoor adventure which includes a canoe trip on the West Nishnabotna River Water Trail (water level dependent) & an overnight campout at Botna Bend Park.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025 to Thursday, July 10, 2025
8:00am to 1:00pm
$75
Entering 3rd and 4th Grade
Campers will engage in epic adventures exploring Iowa’s wild side and unlock newfound talents through hands-on experiences like archery, primitive fire starting, orienteering, nature crafting, and more!
Tuesday, July 8, 2025 to Thursday, July 10, 2025
8:00am to 1:00pm
$75
Entering 5th and 6th Grade
Embark on an unforgettable journey into the heart of the wild, learning about the untamed wonders of the great outdoors while honing their skills in archery, primitive fire building, orienteering, whittling, and more!
Saturday, July 12, 2025
9:00am to 12:00pm
$15 per person
14+
Explore nature and philosophy during this immersive program inspired by the great conservationist Aldo Leopold. Perfect for anyone who is looking to build their appreciation for the natural world.
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 to Thursday, July 17, 2025
8:00am to 1:00pm
$75
Entering 3rd and 4th Grade
Engage in epic adventures exploring Iowa’s wild side and unlock newfound talents through hands-on experiences like archery, primitive fire starting, orienteering, nature crafting, and more!
Tuesday, July 22, 2025 to Thursday, July 24, 2025
8:00am to 1:00pm
$75
Entering 1st and 2nd Grade
Venture into the wild during this immersive camp experience packed full of outdoor fun like fort building, water exploration, hiking, outdoor games, nature crafts, & more!
Tuesday, July 22, 2025 to Thursday, July 24, 2025
8:00am to 1:00pm
$75
Entering 5th and 6th Grade
Embark on an unforgettable journey into the heart of the wild, learning about the untamed wonders of the great outdoors while honing their skills in archery, primitive fire building, orienteering, whittling, and more!
Tuesday, July 29, 2025 to Thursday, July 31, 2025
9:00am to 11:00am
$30
Ages 3 to 5
Designed for children ages 3 to 5, these morning camp sessions will introduce your child to the wonders of the great outdoors.
Tuesday, July 29, 2025 to Thursday, July 31, 2025
1:00pm to 3:00pm
$30
Ages 3 to 5
Designed for children ages 3 to 5, these afternoon camp sessions will introduce your child to the wonders of the great outdoors.
Saturday, August 2, 2025
10:00am to 12:00pm
$10 per person
Ages 16+ please
Join Dustin Clayton at Hitchcock Nature Center and witness how life is ripening as the growing season approaches its apogee.
Saturday, August 9, 2025
9:00am to 12:00pm
$15 per person
14+
Explore nature and philosophy during this immersive program inspired by the great conservationist Aldo Leopold. Perfect for anyone who is looking to build their appreciation for the natural world.
Thursday, September 18, 2025
6:00pm to 7:30pm
Free with membership or $5 park entry permit
16+
Reviving the art of natured-focused storytelling.
Saturday, September 20, 2025
9:00am to 12:00pm
$15 per person
14+
Explore nature and philosophy during this immersive program inspired by the great conservationist Aldo Leopold. Perfect for anyone who is looking to build their appreciation for the natural world.
Saturday, September 20, 2025 to Saturday, September 20, 2025
2:00pm to 3:30pm
$5.00 per person
All Ages
Saturday, October 18, 2025
9:00am to 12:00pm
$15 per person
14+
Explore nature and philosophy during this immersive program inspired by the great conservationist Aldo Leopold. Perfect for anyone who is looking to build their appreciation for the natural world.
Saturday, October 25, 2025
2:00pm to 4:00pm
$10.00
Ages 16+
Join naturalist and student of folklore Dustin Clayton for a hike through the Halloween forest.
Thursday, October 30, 2025 to Thursday, October 30, 2025
6:00pm to 7:30pm
Free with membership or $5 park entry permit
16+
Reviving the art of natured-focused storytelling.
Saturday, November 15, 2025
9:00am to 12:00pm
$15 per person
14+
Explore nature and philosophy during this immersive program inspired by the great conservationist Aldo Leopold. Perfect for anyone who is looking to build their appreciation for the natural world.
Saturday, December 13, 2025
9:00am to 12:00pm
$15 per person
14+
Explore nature and philosophy during this immersive program inspired by the great conservationist Aldo Leopold. Perfect for anyone who is looking to build their appreciation for the natural world.
Thursday, December 18, 2025 to Thursday, December 18, 2025
6:00pm to 7:30pm
Free with Park Admission
16+
Stories, poems, and songs shared in and about the natural world.
