Monday, June 26th ~ Science & Storytime ~ 10:30 AM ~ Rock Creek Marina and Campground @ the Eco Center ~ During this program, we will read a story and do some science exploration through hands-on experiments! Each Science & Storytime event will include a different story and experiment. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Rock Creek is located 5 miles SW of Camanche off of Hwy 67
Tuesday, June 27th ~ Friends of Rock Creek Meeting ~ 6 PM ~ Rock Creek ~ Join this fun little group that does big things for Rock Creek! No Dues, no commitments!
Thursday, June 29th ~ FREE! Meet Clinton County Conservationists Community Paddle Craft Event ~ 1:30-2:30 ~ Rock Creek ~ You will have an opportunity to try out all of our paddle craft (kayaks, paddle boards, canoes and the NEW peddle boats) along with a meet and greet with some Clinton County Conservation Staff and volunteers.
Thursday, June 29th ~ Sunset Eco Cruise ~ 7 PM ~ Rock Creek ~ The river is beautiful, you never know what you may see…a beautiful sunset, a swimming deer, a fledging bald eagle. Call 563-259-1876 to reserve your FREE spot on the 24-passenger pontoon boat we lovingly call the Blue Heron Eco Cruiser!
Friday, June 30th – Sunday, July 2nd ~ Eden Valley Nature Center Open ~ 10 AM – 2 PM ~ A naturalist will be there to give you a hands-on experience with the animals and while you are there get wet in the creek, hike amongst the sinkholes and towering limestone bluffs, climb up the lookout tower or traverse a fun suspension bridge. Eden Valley is located 2 miles south of Balwin Iowa off of County Road Y32
July ~ Enabled Hunting sign-up starts. Call 563-847-7202 to reserve your upcoming season in our accessible blind.
Saturday July 1st & Sunday July 2nd ~ Christmas in July ~ Eden Valley, Walnut Grove and Sherman Park ~ Decorating campsites in the Christmas-fashion. Weather permitting a movie played at Eden Valley Campground at dusk.
Wednesday, July 5th ~ Berry Bright Pigments ~ 7 PM ~ Sherman Park ~ For the WILDNESS Art Project, we are looking for berries for pigments! If some blackberries get eaten along the way, so be it! We suggest wearing pants, long-sleeved shirt and gloves, along with bug spray. If you would like to be the first to know about pop-up events and to be a part of this process, from collecting to making art, send a text to naturalist Jess at 563-212-0955. Registration is not required but appreciated. Sherman Park is located SW of Calamus @ 2776 160th Ave, Calamus, IA.
Thursday, July 6th ~ Sunset Eco Cruise ~ 7 PM ~ Rock Creek ~ Call 563-259-1876 to reserve your FREE spot on the 24-passenger pontoon boat we lovingly call the Blue Heron Eco Cruiser!
