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Little Busters Park Cleanup

Hitchcock Nature Center 27792 Ski Hill Loop, Honey Creek, Iowa

Follow in the footsteps of the Dump Busters, who saved Hitchcock from becoming a dump, by joining the annual park cleanup. Volunteers can check-in at any time at either the Loess Hills Lodge at Hitchcock Nature Center or Ski Lodge at Mt. Crescent Ski Area. Registration is not required. Volunteers are encouraged to check out before they …

Event Series Story Weaver

Story Weaver

Hitchcock Nature Center 27792 Ski Hill Loop, Honey Creek, Iowa

"Story Weaver" is for people who want to tell and/or listen to stories told in and about the natural world in the oral tradition. Once a month at Hitchcock Nature Center, gather with like minded folk and tell a short story about or inspired by the natural world. Stories may be true, fictional, or mythic. They …

Event Series Homeschool In The Hills

Homeschool In The Hills

Hitchcock Nature Center 27792 Ski Hill Loop, Honey Creek, Iowa

Homeschool In The Hills programs are delivered in a small-group, mostly outdoor guided format and are designed for elementary students in kindergarten through early high school. Students 10 years of age and under must be accompanied by an adult. An option for unaccompanied students age 11 and older will be offered. There's an AM session …

Event Series Homeschool In The Hills

Homeschool In The Hills

Hitchcock Nature Center 27792 Ski Hill Loop, Honey Creek, Iowa

Homeschool In The Hills programs are delivered in a small-group, mostly outdoor guided format and are designed for elementary students in kindergarten through early high school. Students 10 years of age and under must be accompanied by an adult. An option for unaccompanied students age 11 and older will be offered. There's an AM session …

Event Series Story Weaver

Story Weaver

Hitchcock Nature Center 27792 Ski Hill Loop, Honey Creek, Iowa

"Story Weaver" is for people who want to tell and/or listen to stories told in and about the natural world in the oral tradition. Once a month at Hitchcock Nature Center, gather with like minded folk and tell a short story about or inspired by the natural world. Stories may be true, fictional, or mythic. They …

Event Series Homeschool In The Hills

Homeschool In The Hills

Hitchcock Nature Center 27792 Ski Hill Loop, Honey Creek, Iowa

Homeschool In The Hills programs are delivered in a small-group, mostly outdoor guided format and are designed for elementary students in kindergarten through early high school. Students 10 years of age and under must be accompanied by an adult. An option for unaccompanied students age 11 and older will be offered. There's an AM session …

Event Series Homeschool In The Hills

Homeschool In The Hills

Hitchcock Nature Center 27792 Ski Hill Loop, Honey Creek, Iowa

Homeschool In The Hills programs are delivered in a small-group, mostly outdoor guided format and are designed for elementary students in kindergarten through early high school. Students 10 years of age and under must be accompanied by an adult. An option for unaccompanied students age 11 and older will be offered. There's an AM session …

Event Series Story Weaver

Story Weaver

Hitchcock Nature Center 27792 Ski Hill Loop, Honey Creek, Iowa

"Story Weaver" is for people who want to tell and/or listen to stories told in and about the natural world in the oral tradition. Once a month at Hitchcock Nature Center, gather with like minded folk and tell a short story about or inspired by the natural world. Stories may be true, fictional, or mythic. They …

Event Series Homeschool In The Hills

Homeschool In The Hills

Hitchcock Nature Center 27792 Ski Hill Loop, Honey Creek, Iowa

Homeschool In The Hills programs are delivered in a small-group, mostly outdoor guided format and are designed for elementary students in kindergarten through early high school. Students 10 years of age and under must be accompanied by an adult. An option for unaccompanied students age 11 and older will be offered. There's an AM session …

Event Series Homeschool In The Hills

Homeschool In The Hills

Hitchcock Nature Center 27792 Ski Hill Loop, Honey Creek, Iowa

Homeschool In The Hills programs are delivered in a small-group, mostly outdoor guided format and are designed for elementary students in kindergarten through early high school. Students 10 years of age and under must be accompanied by an adult. An option for unaccompanied students age 11 and older will be offered. There's an AM session …

Breakfast With The Birds

Hitchcock Nature Center 27792 Ski Hill Loop, Honey Creek, Iowa

Learn more about the species that call Iowa home, get tips and tricks to improve your own bird identification skills, and see who's visiting the feeders from your indoor vantage point at the beautiful Loess Hills Lodge. This indoor program is designed for learners age 12 and older, and led by accomplished birder Nic Salick. Cost …

$15

Winter Solstice Hike

Hitchcock Nature Center 27792 Ski Hill Loop, Honey Creek, Iowa

Join an enthusiastic group of walkers and seasonal revelers as they hike out Fox Run Ridge to celebrate the longest night and the return of the sun. At the cliff's edge, there will be a small celebratory ceremony to welcome in the new year. This event is free with a $5/vehicle entry fee or park …