Thursday, August 4th ~ Sunset Eco Cruise ~ 7 PM ~ Rock Creek
Saturday, August 6th ~ EnviroKids Family Camp~ 10 AM ~ Rock Creek ~ Paddleboats, canoes, kayaks, pond critter catching and a chance to ride the Blue Heron pontoon! Complete the fun with s’mores around a campfire. Adults are encouraged to accompany children. Call Judie Petersen at 563-357-6932 to sign up for this and other EnviroKids events.
Saturday, August 6th ~ Eden Valley Nature Center Open ~ 1-4 PM
Tuesday, August 9th ~ Wapsi Paddle Trip # 3 ~ 10 AM ~ Allen’s Grove Park ~ This is a free Family oriented trip. We’ll launch stopping at beaches along this eleven mile stretch to enjoy a swim, rock, fossil, shell and track hunting. We can supply paddling gear. You must provide all your other necessaries (i.e. food, water, bug repellent, sun screen…). Call 563-357-
0759 for more info and registration.
Wednesday, August 10th ~ Creating an Angler ~ 6 PM ~ Malone Park ~ Providing new experiences in nature for children helps build an appreciation for the outdoors at a young age that they may carry on throughout their life. We have worms, poles and tackle…let’s just catch the fish! Bring your child to the shoreline and teach them how to fish. Experience and licenses are not required unless you plan on doing the fishing yourself. We will teach you how to encourage your angler even if you’re not an angler yourself. This is a free event and open to the public. Call Jill Schmidt at 563-847- 7202 with any questions.
Thursday, August 11th ~ Sunset Eco Cruise ~ 7 PM ~ Rock Creek
Thursday, August 11th ~ Music and Moonlight Cruise ~ 8:30 PM ~ Rock Creek ~ Local talents entertain with familiar and original compositions from Folk to Rock n Roll. There is no admission fee and everyone is welcome. Call 563-259-1876.
