Thursday, June 4th ~ Sunset Eco Cruise ~ 7 PM ~ Rock Creek ~ Every Thursday evening, there will be naturalist-guided Mississippi River cruises aboard the Blue Heron pontoon. Call this Thursday, May 21st at 563-259-1876 to reserve a free spot one week in advance.
Friday, June 4th – Sunday, June 7th ~ Free Fishing Weekend for Iowa Residents
Friday, June 5th ~ Slithering Snakes ~ 5:30 PM ~ Rock Creek Camp Store ~ Meet real snakes up close, bust some wild myths and discover why these scaly superheroes keep our ecosystem thriving.
Saturday June 6th ~ Eden Valley Nature Center Open ~ 10 AM – 2 PM ~ Eden Valley ~ We’ve been busy redesigning the nature center and we invite you to come check it out! New displays, a fresh-looking fish aquarium and much more!
Saturday June 6th ~ Slithering Snakes ~ 11 AM ~ Eden Valley Nature Center ~ Come for the thrills, stay for the chills, and leave with a brand-new appreciation for the wiggle-masters of the wild.
Saturday June 13th ~ Fishing Has No Boundaries Youth Event ~ 9:30 – Noon ~ Lake Malone ~ Fishing Has No Boundaries, Eastern Iowa Chapter and Clinton County Conservation are partnering up once again for our youth with disabilities fishing event! If you know of a child living with a disability, please consider signing them up for a morning of fun and fishing at Lake Malone. The cost for this event is $15/child and registration is required. We need volunteers and fishing buddy volunteers! If you would like to be a part of this amazing event, please contact Jill Schmidt at 563-847-7202 or via email at efhnb@gmail.com.
Tuesday, June 16th ~ Herping Experience! ~ 5 PM ~ Ringneck Marsh Wildlife Area ~ Join a Naturalist to learn about reptiles and amphibians. Explore what makes a good habitat and look for wild herps firsthand! This event will include a hike so please dress accordingly and bring water, bug spray, and be ready for a GREAT TIME! Registration is limited. Please call or text Emma at 563-357-0759 with questions or to reserve a spot. Meet at the parking lot off 150th Ave, Lost Nation, IA.
Friday, June 26th – Saturday, June 27th ~ BiCan BioBlitz ~ 2 PM – 2 PM ~ Wapsi River Center and Sherman Park ~ Join BiCAN for our 2026 BioBlitz at the Wapsi River Environmental Education Center and Sherman Park! From June 26th at 2:00 PM through June 27th at 2:00 PM, we’ll be teaming up with experts and community members to document as many plant and animal species as possible during this exciting 24-hour biodiversity event. Whether you’re a seasoned naturalist or just curious about the outdoors, this is a great opportunity to explore local habitats, learn species identification skills and contribute to real scientific data collection. In addition to the BioBlitz, we’ll be offering FREE public activities throughout the event, including guided hikes, nature talks, interactive stations and more! Fun for all ages! Bring your curiosity, your sense of adventure, and help us discover the incredible biodiversity of the Wapsipinicon River area. Check Facebook for more details!
