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KinderNature Series
Join us for our KinderNature programs. These 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: $5.00 per child. Weather permitting. 
Wet Wilderness
July 22nd, 2017
10:00 a.m.
Arrowhead Park, Neola

Geology Rocks
August 19th, 2017
10:00 a.m.
Botna Bend Park, Hancock

Habitat Detectives
October 28th, 2017
10:00 a.m.
Narrows River Park, Council Bluffs



May 31 OWLS Program: Turtles
12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
Free Will Donation
Senior Learners

Hitchcock Nature Center - Area seniors are invited to join us for a special program on Iowa's native turtles at Hitchcock Nature Center. Bring your lunch and learn more about one of Iowa's favorite cold-blooded residents with help from a Pottawattamie County Conservation Naturalist.

This program will be held Wednesday, May 31st from noon to 1:00 p.m. at the Loess Hills Lodge at Hitchcock Nature Center. Our gift shop, exhibit gallery & observation deck will be open before and after this program so make sure and allow extra time to explore all we have to offer at Hitchcock Nature Center.

The OWLS - Older, Wiser Learning Seniors, is a new partnership with The Center in Council Bluffs & is designed for senior learners with an interest in environmental science and conservation topics. Programs are presented by PCCB Naturalists and are held at the Center in Council Bluffs or at the Loess Hills Lodge at Hitchcock Nature Center.

These programs are presented free of charge, free will donations are appreciated. Attendees to the monthly program at The Center do not need to be facility members. Attendees to the monthly program at Hitchcock Nature Center will either need to purchase a $2.00 per vehicle daily entrance pass or have a valid Pottawattamie County Parks annual permit. Daily passes may be purchased with cash or check at the front entrance on the day of the event. Annual permits may be purchased for $10.00 from staff at any of our parks or at the Loess Hills Lodge at Hitchcock Nature Center during regular business hours.

Upcoming OWLS Programming

This concludes our current schedule of OWLS programming - New programming will be announced soon, watch our website for more details.

Weather Permitting

2017 Programs Sponsored by the Pottawattamie Conservation Foundation