Thorpe Park 34496 110th Avenue Forest City, IA Map to Event
August 16, 2025 1:00 pm · 2:00pm
Meet at the Thorpe Park shelter house for a leisurely walk around the park, learning about the summer wildflowers blooming there. We will see flowers such as bee balm, goldenrod, black-eyed susans, and other colorful natives!
For More Information Contact: Lisa Ralls (641) 567-3390 [email protected]
Hanson Nature Center 41600 Highway 69 Leland, IA Map to Event
August 23, 2025 9:00 pm · 10:00pm
Join the WCCB for an informal tour of the summer nighttime sky! We will observe some of the more common summer constellations such as Scorpius the Scorpion, Lyra the Lyre, Aquilla the Eagle, and Cygnus the Swan. We will also take a look at the Big and Little Dippers, as well as the stars that make up all those constellations, and learn interesting facts about each of them!
For More Information Contact: Lisa Ralls (641) 567-3390 [email protected]
Florence Trap Shooting Range 42435 60th Avenue Thompson, IA Map to Event
August 27, 2025 5:00 pm · 7:00pm
Come hone your trap shooting skills at the Florence Trap Shooting Range! All shooters must bring their own gun and ammo, as well as their own eye and ear protection. Voice-activated releases are available, and all shooting will be supervised by a Certified Range Safety Officer. The cost to shoot will be $5 for a round of 25 targets.
For More Information Contact: Rick Lillie (641) 565-3390 [email protected]
Hanson Nature Center 41600 Hwy 69 Leland, IA Map to Event
September 7, 2025 3:00 pm · 4:00pm
Monarch butterflies are some of the most amazing insects on Earth! Come find out why and also help us tag Monarch butterflies for research. Although we should have a few Monarchs to tag, attendees are also welcome to bring their own to tag and release.
For More Information Contact: Lisa Ralls (641) 567-3390 [email protected]
