Wednesday, August 2nd ~ Creating an Angler ~ 6:30 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… lets 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 3rd ~ 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!
Friday, August 4th – Sunday, August 6th ~ 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 Baldwin Iowa off of County Road Y32
Saturday, August 5th ~ EnviroKids Family Camp ~ 10 AM ~ Rock Creek ~ Paddleboats, canoes, kayaks, pondcritter 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.
Monday, August 7th ~ 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
Wednesday, August 9th ~ Mussel Beach Cruise ~ 5:30 PM ~ Rock Creek ~ Learn about the common mussels found on the beaches around us! The Blue Heron will take participants out on the Mighty Mississippi to discover mussels for themselves! Please dress accordingly to be wet and possibly sandy. Please call 563-259-1876 to reserve your free spots
Wednesday, August 9th ~ Creating an Angler ~ 6:30 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… lets 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.
Saturday, August 12th ~ Fishing Has No Boundaries ~ 8 AM – 2 PM ~ Rock Creek ~ Clinton County Conservation will be hosting the 9th annual Fishing Has No Boundaries event. This event will provide fishing opportunities for people with disabilities on and along the Mississippi River. The cost for this event is $20/adult and registration is required. We are in need of boat captain 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.
Tuesday, August 15th ~ Voyageur Canoe Trip ~ 5:00 PM ~ Swan Slough to Rock Creek ~ Join us as we take a trip down the Mississippi River in the 29- foot Voyageur canoes. We will meet at Rock Creek at 5 PM and carpool to the Swan Slough boat ramp in Camanche, IA where we will begin our journey down river. Room is limited so sign-up is required. Please call or text 563-349-0956 to reserve your free spot.
Thursday, August 17th ~ Rock Hunting Boat Cruise ~ 10 AM- Noon ~ Rock Creek ~ We are on the search for crushable rocks on sandy areas of the Mississippi River to make pigments for the WILDNESS Art Project. Bring snacks, drinks and sunscreen! Must call 563-259-1876 to reserve your spot.
