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Sunday, January 26, 2025
12:00pm to 4:00pm
Free with $5/vehicle park entry or membership
All Ages
Warm up after your winter hike by gathering around the fire and enjoying a free cup of cocoa at the Loess Hills Lodge. Available every Sunday in January.
Saturday, February 8, 2025
9:00am to 11:00am
$5
12+
Learn the art of fly tying with the Cornhusker Fly Fishers at Hitchcock Nature Center!
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
10:00am to 11:30am
$5 per child
Designed for Kindergarten through Early High School
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
1:00pm to 2:30pm
$5 per child
Designed for Kindergarten through Early High School
Thursday, February 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, 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.
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
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
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
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.
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 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.
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, 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, 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.
