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    Aug
    20

    OWLS: Soundscapes - Canceled

    12:00PM | Hitchcock Nature Center · Honey Creek
    27792 Ski Hill Loop, Honey Creek,
    Area seniors are invited to bring their lunch and join us for a special OWLS learning series lunchtime presentation.

    Explore nature with your ears as you learn more about natural soundscapes and the different ways they are important to the plants and animals of our ecosystem. Discover the ways humans impact those soundscapes and steps you can take to reduce your auditory footprint.

    These events are designed for participants 55 and older who have an interest in conservation. Please visit our website, linked below, for details.

    More Information
    Contact: Michelle Biodrowski
    (712) 545-3283 x5834
    michelle.biodrowski@pottcounty-ia.gov
    http://www.pottcoconservation.com/calendar/details.aspx?ID=630

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    Aug
    20

    Map & Compass Foundations

    6:30PM | Hitchcock Nature Center · Honey Creek
    27792 Ski Hill Loop, Honey Creek,
    Join presenter Laura Friesell for a unique program, and learn how to navigate in the great outdoors without Google Maps! Students will learn basic principles of map and compass navigation during Tuesday evening's classroom session. Topics will include how to read, interpret, and navigate a topographic map, how to identify parts of a compass, and how to use a compass in conjunction with a topographic map.

    Cost for this program is $15 per student and includes all program materials and admission to the park. Pre-registration is required by Friday, August 16 as space is limited.

    More Information
    Contact: Michelle Biodrowski
    (712) 545-3283 x5834
    michelle.biodrowski@pottcounty-ia.gov
    http://www.pottcoconservation.com/calendar/details.aspx?ID=715

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    Aug
    20

    August Hitch Hike

    7:00PM | Hitchcock Nature Center · Honey Creek
    27792 Ski Hill Loop, Honey Creek,
    Join us for the fourth hike in the 2019 Hitch Hike series.

    Meet up with the group at the Old Lincoln Highway Deck at the Hitchcock Nature Center Campground to begin this walk down the Hohneke Trail to Oak Avenue and the Bunker Hill Loop. Explore the northern section of the park and view a remnant of the original Old Lincoln Highway.

    This event is free with paid park admission or current Pottawattamie Conservation Foundation membership. Visit our website for details.

    More Information
    Contact: Michelle Biodrowski
    (712) 545-3283
    michelle.biodrowski@pottcounty-ia.gov
    http://www.pottcoconservation.com/calendar/details.aspx?ID=607

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    Aug
    22

    Taco Ride

    5:00 to 11:00PM | Wabash Trace Nature Trail
    Iowa West Foundation Trailhead Park, Council Bluffs,
    The Taco Ride takes place every Thursday evening on the Wabash Trace Nature Trail, from Council Bluffs, Iowa to Mineola, Iowa and back. The scenic ride is about 20 miles through the Loess Hills and ends with dinner at Tobey Jack's Mineola Steakhouse.

    The weekly rides take place from when the trail is dry enough in the spring (usually in April or May) until late in the fall (usually until Halloween). Most riders start at Iowa West Foundation Trailhead Park where parking is available.

    Slightly more than halfway between the trailhead and Tobey Jack's, many riders will stop at a picnic area, nicknamed Margaritaville, for a quick break and to join in a conversation with fellow bikers or to partake in refreshments they brought with them.

    Note: The Taco Ride is a weekly event. It runs every Thursday evening during most of the year, weather permitting. Visit the Taco Ride website, linked below, for event news.

    For more information about the ride, visit our blog.

    Event information courtesy BikeIowa.com.

    More Information
    https://www.facebook.com/TacoRide/

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    Aug
    22

    Hitchcock Nature Center Insect Club

    6:30PM | Hitchcock Nature Center · Honey Creek
    27792 Ski Hill Loop, Honey Creek,
    Everyone is welcome to join in the fun with the Hitchcock Nature Center Insect Club. The meeting will feature a presentation on insects that are commonly spotted in the pollinator gardens at Fontenelle Forrest by club member Loren Padleford.

    This organization combines learning with volunteering as insect enthusiasts gather together in Iowa's Loess Hills. Meeting the fourth Thursday of the month, from May through September, this club provides a new opportunity for those with an interest in insects. Each meeting will include discussing club business, and a presentation or educational program.

    All club meetings are open to the public. Attendees under 16 must be chaperoned by an adult during meetings and other events.

    More Information
    Contact: Michelle Biodrowski
    (712) 545-3283
    michelle.biodrowski@pottcounty-ia.gov
    http://www.pottcoconservation.com/calendar/details.aspx?ID=711

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    Aug
    23

    Map & Compass Field Session

    5:30PM | Hitchcock Nature Center · Honey Creek
    27792 Ski Hill Loop, Honey Creek,
    Join presenter Laura Friesell for a unique, hands-on program and get some experience navigating the great outdoors. This program is a field session designed to give students real-time, hands-on practice navigating terrain with a compass and topographical map. Students will get a brief lesson on use and then head outdoors to put their skills to use.

    Cost for this program is $15 per student and includes all program materials and admission to the park. Pre-registration is required by Friday, August 16 as space is limited.

    More Information
    Contact: Michelle Biodrowski
    (712) 545-3283 x5834
    michelle.biodrowski@pottcounty-ia.gov
    http://www.pottcoconservation.com/calendar/details.aspx?ID=716

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    Aug
    24

    Car, Truck, and Bike Show

    9:00AM to 4:30PM | Mid-America Center
    One Arena Way, Council Bluffs,
    Join us for this vehicle show! There will be 45 show classes and we'll be giving out 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place trophies! There will also be a raffle and silent auction.

    The event is free and open to the public. It will happen rain or shine in Lot C of the Mid-America Center.

    Schedule:
    Registration | 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
    Judging | 12-3 p.m.
    Awards | 3:30 p.m.

    All proceeds will be split between Susan G. Komen Pink Project and the Children's Hospital Foundation.

    More Information
    Contact: Jody
    (402) 659-8531
    https://www.facebook.com/events/918576841867915/

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    Aug
    24-25

    2nd Annual Midlands Renaissance Revel

    10:00AM to 6:00PM | Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard
    19475 225th Street, Council Bluffs,
    Join us for the 2nd annual Midland's Renaissance Festival on the beautiful grounds of Ditmars Orchard on the edge of Council Bluffs. Help us bring back this much-loved festival that long ago saw the Iowa Western Community College grounds as home. You'll see all your favorite Renaissance performers and merchants, such as Joust Evolution! And you're sure to find new merchants and entertainment that you'll love!

    More Information
    Contact: Mike Amos
    (402) 999-5463
    Midwestfest2@gmail.com

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    Aug
    29

    Taco Ride

    5:00 to 11:00PM | Wabash Trace Nature Trail
    Iowa West Foundation Trailhead Park, Council Bluffs,
    The Taco Ride takes place every Thursday evening on the Wabash Trace Nature Trail, from Council Bluffs, Iowa to Mineola, Iowa and back. The scenic ride is about 20 miles through the Loess Hills and ends with dinner at Tobey Jack's Mineola Steakhouse.

    The weekly rides take place from when the trail is dry enough in the spring (usually in April or May) until late in the fall (usually until Halloween). Most riders start at Iowa West Foundation Trailhead Park where parking is available.

    Slightly more than halfway between the trailhead and Tobey Jack's, many riders will stop at a picnic area, nicknamed Margaritaville, for a quick break and to join in a conversation with fellow bikers or to partake in refreshments they brought with them.

    Note: The Taco Ride is a weekly event. It runs every Thursday evening during most of the year, weather permitting. Visit the Taco Ride website, linked below, for event news.

    For more information about the ride, visit our blog.

    Event information courtesy BikeIowa.com.

    More Information
    https://www.facebook.com/TacoRide/

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    Aug
    31
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    Sep
    1

    Labor Day Festival

    Bass Pro Shops
    2901 Bass Pro Drive, Council Bluffs,
    Celebrate Labor Day weekend at Bass Pro Shops! Join us for activities like photo downloads, duck ponds, a fish ring toss game, a kid's craft (Labor Day sign), and more. There will also be face painting from 1 to 4 p.m. There will be giveaways at some activities.

    The first 100 children to complete in the photo download, ring toss challenge, and bean bag toss activities will receive an adventure tin box. Must complete all three to receive. There will also be seminars throughout the weekend and free food to try!

    Schedule:
    Kids activities | 12-5 p.m. (Saturday) and 12-4 p.m. (Sunday)
    Free samples of funnel cake and apple cobbler | 1-3 p.m.
    Free hot dogs | 1-4 p.m.
    Tailgate Cooking Seminar | 1 p.m.
    Camp Cooking Seminar | 2:30 p.m.

    Seminars will take place in the camping section on the second floor. A tin patriotic sign will be given to the first 25 people to each seminar. At the end of each seminar, we will draw to win a large cooler bag. Must be present to win.





    More Information
    Contact: Rebecca Younkins
    (712) 325-6017
    REYounkins@basspro.com

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    Aug
    31

    Bayliss Park Block Party

    3:00 to 10:00PM | Bayliss Park
    100 Pearl Street, Council Bluffs,
    Council Bluffs Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce the Bayliss Park Block Party, a free event with a lineup of activities the whole family will enjoy!

    Bayliss Park Block Party Lineup:

    3:00 p.m. | Block Party Begins: Food trucks, face painting. balloon art, games, prizes, and more!
    4:30 p.m. | Laurie Berkner Concert
    6:00 p.m. | High Heel Concert
    8:00 p.m. | Movie in the Park: Incredibles 2

    More Information
    Contact: Ashley Kruse
    (712) 318-9000
    akruse@councilbluffs-ia.gov
    https://www.facebook.com/events/341102756836108/

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    Sep
    1

    Hoo Doo 5K & 1Mi Run/Walk

    8:00AM | Neola Area Community Center · Neola
    113 4th St (corner of 4th & Pearl), Neola,
    Do the Hoo Doo Hustle!

    $15-5K (Hoo Doo Days coozie and drink ticket with registration)
    $10-1Mi Kids (Phoenix movie theater ticket with registration)
    Register by August 28 to guarantee your registration goodies!

    Hustle your way around town to the finish line and collect your medal. Then, head out to enjoy the family friendly events going on all day, or beeline to the beer garden to cash in your drink ticket and put your coozie to good use! The Phoenix movie pass can be used that evening or saved for a later date. Lots of fun for kids and adults alike!

    Registration forms are available on our Facebook group (click on the computer icon below) or at the Neola Area Community Center and Blue Cow.

    More Information
    Contact: Katie Ausdemore
    (402) 639-8980
    katie.ausdemore@gmail.com
    https://www.facebook.com/groups/1522516834644757?view=permalink&id=2448267505403014

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    Sep
    3

    Homeschool in the Hills: Geology

    Hitchcock Nature Center · Honey Creek
    27792 Ski Hill Loop, Honey Creek,
    Area homeschool students are invited to join us for another exciting Homeschool in the Hills program.

    What's so great about dirt? Turns out there's quite a bit! Learn more about Iowa's unique and spectacular Loess Hills and the soil that makes them so special. Explore minerals of all shapes and sizes and get your hands dirty in a wonderful way.

    Two sessions of this program are offered. The morning session is from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and the afternoon session is from 1 to 2:30 p.m.

    Participants must register online for the session of their choice.

    More Information
    Contact: Rene Stroud
    (712) 545-3283
    rene.stroud@pottcounty-ia.gov
    http://www.pottcoconservation.com/calendar/details.aspx?ID=603

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    Sep
    5

    Taco Ride

    5:00 to 11:00PM | Wabash Trace Nature Trail
    Iowa West Foundation Trailhead Park, Council Bluffs,
    The Taco Ride takes place every Thursday evening on the Wabash Trace Nature Trail, from Council Bluffs, Iowa to Mineola, Iowa and back. The scenic ride is about 20 miles through the Loess Hills and ends with dinner at Tobey Jack's Mineola Steakhouse.

    The weekly rides take place from when the trail is dry enough in the spring (usually in April or May) until late in the fall (usually until Halloween). Most riders start at Iowa West Foundation Trailhead Park where parking is available.

    Slightly more than halfway between the trailhead and Tobey Jack's, many riders will stop at a picnic area, nicknamed Margaritaville, for a quick break and to join in a conversation with fellow bikers or to partake in refreshments they brought with them.

    Note: The Taco Ride is a weekly event. It runs every Thursday evening during most of the year, weather permitting. Visit the Taco Ride website, linked below, for event news.

    For more information about the ride, visit our blog.

    Event information courtesy BikeIowa.com.

    More Information
    https://www.facebook.com/TacoRide/

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    Sep
    5

    Backpacking 101

    6:30 to 9:00PM | Hitchcock Nature Center · Honey Creek
    27792 Ski Hill Loop, Honey Creek,
    Join experienced educator Laura Friesell and Pottawattamie County Conservation for a four-part series of classes designed for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts with limited backpacking experience.

    This program will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on the following dates:
    Thursday, September 5 - Classroom session at Hitchcock Nature Center
    Thursday, September 12 - Gear demonstration at Backwoods, Omaha
    Thursday, September 19 - Classroom session at Hitchcock Nature Center

    Following the three instruction sessions, program participants will head into the field on Friday, September 27 for a guided overnight to test their skills. We will meet at Hitchcock Nature Center at 5:30 p.m. on Friday night and break camp on Saturday morning at approximately 11 a.m.

    This program is being presented as part of our adult education program, participants must be age 15 and older to participate. Cost is $65 per student and online pre-registration is required.

    More Information
    Contact: Michelle Biodrowski
    (712) 545-3283
    michelle.biodrowski@pottcounty-ia.gov
    http://www.pottcoconservation.com/calendar/details.aspx?ID=719

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    Sep
    7-8

    Family Camp Out

    2:00PM to | Hitchcock Nature Center · Honey Creek
    27792 Ski Hill Loop, Honey Creek,
    First time tent campers are invited to join us for a guided overnight camp out at Hitchcock Nature Center in our picturesque group tent campsite. This program is designed for families with children who have little to no experience with tent camping and are interested in learning more about this great family activity.

    Our naturalists will be on hand to guide you to our special group campsite and help you set up your camp as you discover the world of camping. After a peaceful night in the park, we will be up early for some breakfast and will break camp by 10 a.m. on September 8.

    Cost is $50 per family and includes all camping fees, admission to the park, a tent, dinner, and breakfast. Families are asked to pack appropriate clothing and bring their own bedding. Pre-registration is required for this event as space is limited.

    More Information
    Contact: Rene Stroud
    (712) 545-3283
    rene.stroud@pottcounty-ia.gov
    http://www.pottcoconservation.com/calendar/details.aspx?ID=718

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    Sep
    10

    BBQ for Blue

    11:30AM to 1:00PM | Community of Christ Church Central Congregation
    140 Kanesville Blvd, Council Bluffs,
    Join us for our 4th Annual BBQ for Blue, honoring first responders. The event cost is a free will offering and all proceeds will go to Sergeant Josh Hughes, who is battling leukemia.


    More Information
    Contact: Ken Juel
    (402) 212-0397
    kennethleejuel@gmail.com

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    Sep
    11

    Guided Birding Hike

    6:30PM | Hitchcock Nature Center · Honey Creek
    27792 Ski Hill Loop, Honey Creek,
    Join experienced birdwatcher and Pheasants Forever biologist Nic Salick for a special evening hike. Hit the trails on this special birding hike and tune in to the twilight activity of area birds at Hitchcock Nature Center. Listen to evening calls and watch for evening avian activity as the sun goes down. This event is open to participants 12 years and older and is free with park admission.

    Pre-registration is required as space is limited.

    More Information
    Contact: Michelle Biodrowski
    (712) 328-5638
    michelle.biodrowski@pottcounty-ia.gov
    http://www.pottcoconservation.com/calendar/details.aspx?ID=685

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    Sep
    12

    Taco Ride

    5:00 to 11:00PM | Wabash Trace Nature Trail
    Iowa West Foundation Trailhead Park, Council Bluffs,
    The Taco Ride takes place every Thursday evening on the Wabash Trace Nature Trail, from Council Bluffs, Iowa to Mineola, Iowa and back. The scenic ride is about 20 miles through the Loess Hills and ends with dinner at Tobey Jack's Mineola Steakhouse.

    The weekly rides take place from when the trail is dry enough in the spring (usually in April or May) until late in the fall (usually until Halloween). Most riders start at Iowa West Foundation Trailhead Park where parking is available.

    Slightly more than halfway between the trailhead and Tobey Jack's, many riders will stop at a picnic area, nicknamed Margaritaville, for a quick break and to join in a conversation with fellow bikers or to partake in refreshments they brought with them.

    Note: The Taco Ride is a weekly event. It runs every Thursday evening during most of the year, weather permitting. Visit the Taco Ride website, linked below, for event news.

    For more information about the ride, visit our blog.

    Event information courtesy BikeIowa.com.

    More Information
    https://www.facebook.com/TacoRide/

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    Sep
    12

    Go Wild for Conservation Beer Tasting & Auction

    6:00 to 9:30PM | The Grass Wagon
    110 South 29th Street, Council Bluffs,
    Support land stewardship, environmental education, and low impact recreation in Pottawattamie County at the Pottawattamie Conservation Foundation's annual Go Wild for Conservation beer tasting and auction fundraiser.

    Tickets are $50 for single seats or you can purchase a table of 10 for $450. Ticket price includes food, drink, and your auction number so come prepared for a night of fun! Reservations are required to attend this annual fundraising event. Visit our website, linked below, to reserve your tickets today.


    More Information
    Contact: Sam Stivers
    (712) 328-5638
    sam.stivers@pottcounty-ia.gov
    https://www.pottawattamieconservationfoundation.com/purchase-tickets.html

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    Sep
    14

    A Pottawattamie County Almanac: Ornithology 101

    8:00AM to 12:00PM | Hitchcock Nature Center · Honey Creek
    27792 Ski Hill Loop, Honey Creek,
    Join us for the seventh session of the 2019 programming series. Discover the world of birds in this introduction to Ornithology. Brush up on your bird identification skills and learn more about our avian friends with a presentation by Fontenelle Forest Raptor Recovery.

    Modeled after the classic work "A Sand County Almanac" by naturalist and Iowa native Aldo Leopold, this program series aims to follow the natural rhythms and timings of Pottawattamie County's Midwestern setting. Activities will provide students with a deeper understanding and appreciation of the natural world around them and include guided hikes, aquatic studies, guest lectures, sketching, journaling, and more.

    More Information
    Contact: Michelle Biodrowski
    (712) 545-3283
    michelle.biodrowski@pottcounty-ia.gov
    http://www.pottcoconservation.com/calendar/details.aspx?ID=615

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    Sep
    14

    Queen's 5K Romp

    9:00AM | Carson, Iowa · Carson
    105 Broadway St., Carson,
    The Queen's 5K Romp is a run for women of all ages. It is a 5K race with medals, tiaras, and bling! Let's inspire, connect, and have fun. Let's run and do good, creating funds for southwest Iowa!

    Participants can run or walk! Strollers are welcome. Wear tiaras, tutus, and medals! There will be more fun at the finish line.

    More Information
    Contact: Candle Queen Candles Gift Boutique
    (913) 682-7724
    queens5kromp@gmail.com
    http://www.Queens5KRomp.com

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    Sep
    14

    Knee High Naturalists

    2:30PM | Hitchcock Nature Center · Honey Creek
    27792 Ski Hill Loop, Honey Creek,
    Young learners will get a hands-on nature experience during our new programming series, Knee High Naturalists. This new programming series is designed for children ages 2 to 5 accompanied by an adult and is full of outdoor fun. During this program, children with their adults will use their imaginations, play, construct, and create their own worlds using various materials during un-directed, child-led play time.

    Cost is $3 per child; adults are free. Online pre-registration is required.

    More Information
    Contact: Rene Stroud
    (712) 545-3283
    rene.stroud@pottcounty-ia.gov
    http://www.pottcoconservation.com/calendar/details.aspx?ID=661

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    Sep
    14

    2019 Speaker Series: Migrating Through Change, Monarch Butterflies & Their Conservation

    4:00PM | Hitchcock Nature Center · Honey Creek
    27792 Ski Hill Loop, Honey Creek,
    Join us for the fifth installment of the 2019 Speaker Series. Help us welcome Jennifer Hopwood, Senior Pollinator Conservation Specialist with Xerces as she discusses Monarch conservation efforts and research.

    This program is being presented as part of our adult educational programming. Participants must be age 14 or older. Space is limited and pre-registration is required to attend these events, visit our website for details and to register.


    More Information
    Contact: Michelle Biodrowski
    (712) 545-3283 x5834
    michelle.biodrowski@pottcounty-ia.gov
    http://www.pottcoconservation.com/calendar/details.aspx?ID=626

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    Sep
    14

    Nature Club

    4:00PM | Hitchcock Nature Center · Honey Creek
    27792 Ski Hill Loop, Honey Creek,
    Children age 6 and older are invited to discover the natural world at Hitchcock Nature Center as members of our new Nature Club. Activities will include nature journaling to record observations and discoveries, documenting a native plant and its changes throughout the season, guided hikes along the trails at Hitchcock Nature Center, and more. Club members completing the series will receive a certificate and recognition in our monthly newsletter, The Conservator.

    Cost is $3 per child and includes admission to the park and all program materials. Programs will be held at Hitchcock Nature Center on the second Saturday of the month, May through October.

    Pre-registration is required.

    More Information
    Contact: Rene Stroud
    (712) 545-3283
    rene.stroud@pottcounty-ia.gov
    http://www.pottcoconservation.com/calendar/details.aspx?ID=656

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    Sep
    17

    September Hitch Hike

    6:00PM | Hitchcock Nature Center · Honey Creek
    27792 Ski Hill Loop, Honey Creek,
    Join us at Hitchcock Nature Center for the final Hitch Hike of the 2019 season.

    This hike is the most challenging hike of the series. Head out to the westernmost section of the park along the famed Westridge Trail to our final destination, a scenic overlook with an astounding view of the Missouri River. All experience levels are welcome but this 2.5-mile hike will include traversing steep terrain.

    This event is free with paid park admission or current Pottawattamie Conservation Foundation membership. Visit our website for details.

    More Information
    Contact: Michelle Biodrowski
    (712) 545-3283
    michelle.biodrowski@pottcounty-ia.gov
    http://www.pottcoconservation.com/calendar/details.aspx?ID=608

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    Sep
    19

    Taco Ride

    5:00 to 11:00PM | Wabash Trace Nature Trail
    Iowa West Foundation Trailhead Park, Council Bluffs,
    The Taco Ride takes place every Thursday evening on the Wabash Trace Nature Trail, from Council Bluffs, Iowa to Mineola, Iowa and back. The scenic ride is about 20 miles through the Loess Hills and ends with dinner at Tobey Jack's Mineola Steakhouse.

    The weekly rides take place from when the trail is dry enough in the spring (usually in April or May) until late in the fall (usually until Halloween). Most riders start at Iowa West Foundation Trailhead Park where parking is available.

    Slightly more than halfway between the trailhead and Tobey Jack's, many riders will stop at a picnic area, nicknamed Margaritaville, for a quick break and to join in a conversation with fellow bikers or to partake in refreshments they brought with them.

    Note: The Taco Ride is a weekly event. It runs every Thursday evening during most of the year, weather permitting. Visit the Taco Ride website, linked below, for event news.

    For more information about the ride, visit our blog.

    Event information courtesy BikeIowa.com.

    More Information
    https://www.facebook.com/TacoRide/

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    Sep
    21

    Monarch Tagging

    Hitchcock Nature Center · Honey Creek
    27792 Ski Hill Loop, Honey Creek,
    How in the world do you tag a monarch butterfly? Find out during one of our informative tagging sessions held at 9:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m.,1:00 p.m., and 2:30 p.m.

    Learn more about monarch butterflies, their unusual lifestyle and life cycle, and miraculous migration to Mexico as we teach you how we catch and handle monarchs for research during a short indoor presentation. Then participants head outdoors on the hunt for monarchs to tag onsite with help of our provided tagging stations.

    Cost for this event is $3 per person with children age 3 and under free; this fee includes your admission to the park and tags to use on butterflies tagged during the event. Online pre-registration is required by Wednesday, September 18 as space is limited. Due to the popularity of this program, early registration is recommended.

    Visit our website by clicking the icons below to register.

    More Information
    Contact: Rene Stroud
    (712) 545-3283
    rene.stroud@pottcounty-ia.gov
    http://www.pottcoconservation.com/calendar/details.aspx?ID=698

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    Sep
    21

    Hitchcock Oak Inventory Project: Training 3

    12:00 to 4:00PM | Hitchcock Nature Center · Honey Creek
    27792 Ski Hill Loop, Honey Creek,
    The sprawling mighty oak tree remains a symbol of the American Midwest but a new, swift, and little understood disease has recently emerged in our area with the potential to eliminate these iconic trees from our landscape. Join us at Hitchcock Nature Center to be a part of a new volunteer project aimed at understanding and alleviating the effects of this new threat.

    More Information
    Contact: Jeff Franco
    (712) 545-3283
    jeff.franco@pottcounty-ia.gov
    http://www.pottcoconservation.com/calendar/details.aspx?ID=678

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    Sep
    21

    100 Block Classic Car Show

    2:30 to 7:00PM | 100 Block of West Broadway
    164 W. Broadway, Council Bluffs,
    Join us for our 6th Annual 100 Block Classic Car Show! We will be giving out trophies and door prizes. A DJ will be on-site and food and drinks will be available. Dash plaques will be given to the first 150 entries.

    $10 pre-register (by 9/14/19)
    $15 day of show

    Registration: 2:30-4 p.m.
    Show: 4-7 p.m.
    Trophies: 6:30 p.m.

    The Historic US 6 Iowa Association "River to River Cruise" participants parade through our show later in the afternoon.

    For registration information, click on the ticket or computer icon below. Questions? Email Donna with the contact information below.

    More Information
    Contact: Donna J Schoeppner
    (402) 515-1200
    cb100Block@gmail.com
    https://www.cb100block.com/events/100-block-classic-car-show

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    Sep
    21

    The Avoca Main Street Longest Table

    5:00PM | Elm Street · Avoca
    112 N Elm Street, Avoca,
    Join friends and neighbors at one "longest" table for a unique dining experience. A chef-hosted five-course meal will be presented sourced from our Avoca Main Street Farmers Market vendors or other nearby producers.

    Chef James Edward Calkins of Milk & Honey Restaurant is designing and executing the menu. McCarthy Trenching, a modern ragtime band, will provide entertainment.

    Happy Hour will begin at the Avoca Legion Hall at 5 p.m. Weather permitting, we will move to dine outside at one" longest" table from 6 to 8 p.m.

    More Information
    Contact: Amber Mohr
    (712) 307-0172
    mainstreet@cityofavoca.com

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    Sep
    26

    Taco Ride

    5:00 to 11:00PM | Wabash Trace Nature Trail
    Iowa West Foundation Trailhead Park, Council Bluffs,
    The Taco Ride takes place every Thursday evening on the Wabash Trace Nature Trail, from Council Bluffs, Iowa to Mineola, Iowa and back. The scenic ride is about 20 miles through the Loess Hills and ends with dinner at Tobey Jack's Mineola Steakhouse.

    The weekly rides take place from when the trail is dry enough in the spring (usually in April or May) until late in the fall (usually until Halloween). Most riders start at Iowa West Foundation Trailhead Park where parking is available.

    Slightly more than halfway between the trailhead and Tobey Jack's, many riders will stop at a picnic area, nicknamed Margaritaville, for a quick break and to join in a conversation with fellow bikers or to partake in refreshments they brought with them.

    Note: The Taco Ride is a weekly event. It runs every Thursday evening during most of the year, weather permitting. Visit the Taco Ride website, linked below, for event news.

    For more information about the ride, visit our blog.

    Event information courtesy BikeIowa.com.

    More Information
    https://www.facebook.com/TacoRide/

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    Sep
    26

    Hitchcock Nature Center Insect Club

    6:30PM | Hitchcock Nature Center · Honey Creek
    27792 Ski Hill Loop, Honey Creek,
    Everyone is welcome to join in the fun with the new Hitchcock Nature Center Insect Club for their last meeting of the 2019 season! The meeting will feature a presentation on insects in the news by club member Dennis Kingery.

    This organization combines learning with volunteering as insect enthusiasts gather together in Iowa's Loess Hills. Meeting the fourth Thursday of the month, from May through September, this club provides a new opportunity for those with an interest in insects. Each meeting will include discussing club business and a presentation or educational program.

    All club meetings are open to the public. Attendees under 16 must be chaperoned by an adult during meetings and other events.

    More Information
    Contact: Michelle Biodrowski
    (712) 545-3283
    michelle.biodrowski@pottcounty-ia.gov
    http://www.pottcoconservation.com/calendar/details.aspx?ID=712

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    Sep
    28

    Avoca Main Street Golf Tournament

    12:00PM | Avoca Country View Golf & Clubhouse · Avoca
    1701 N Willow St., Avoca,
    One of Avoca Main Street's major annual fundraisers, this 4-person scramble will tee off at 12:30 p.m. and team registration includes dinner at the clubhouse following the tournament.
    Contact Brent with the number below if you have any questions about the event.

    More Information
    Contact: Brent Hansen
    (712) 343-6341

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    Oct
    3

    Taco Ride

    5:00 to 11:00PM | Wabash Trace Nature Trail
    Iowa West Foundation Trailhead Park, Council Bluffs,
    The Taco Ride takes place every Thursday evening on the Wabash Trace Nature Trail, from Council Bluffs, Iowa to Mineola, Iowa and back. The scenic ride is about 20 miles through the Loess Hills and ends with dinner at Tobey Jack's Mineola Steakhouse.

    The weekly rides take place from when the trail is dry enough in the spring (usually in April or May) until late in the fall (usually until Halloween). Most riders start at Iowa West Foundation Trailhead Park where parking is available.

    Slightly more than halfway between the trailhead and Tobey Jack's, many riders will stop at a picnic area, nicknamed Margaritaville, for a quick break and to join in a conversation with fellow bikers or to partake in refreshments they brought with them.

    Note: The Taco Ride is a weekly event. It runs every Thursday evening during most of the year, weather permitting. Visit the Taco Ride website, linked below, for event news.

    For more information about the ride, visit our blog.

    Event information courtesy BikeIowa.com.

    More Information
    https://www.facebook.com/TacoRide/

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    Oct
    10

    Taco Ride

    5:00 to 11:00PM | Wabash Trace Nature Trail
    Iowa West Foundation Trailhead Park, Council Bluffs,
    The Taco Ride takes place every Thursday evening on the Wabash Trace Nature Trail, from Council Bluffs, Iowa to Mineola, Iowa and back. The scenic ride is about 20 miles through the Loess Hills and ends with dinner at Tobey Jack's Mineola Steakhouse.

    The weekly rides take place from when the trail is dry enough in the spring (usually in April or May) until late in the fall (usually until Halloween). Most riders start at Iowa West Foundation Trailhead Park where parking is available.

    Slightly more than halfway between the trailhead and Tobey Jack's, many riders will stop at a picnic area, nicknamed Margaritaville, for a quick break and to join in a conversation with fellow bikers or to partake in refreshments they brought with them.

    Note: The Taco Ride is a weekly event. It runs every Thursday evening during most of the year, weather permitting. Visit the Taco Ride website, linked below, for event news.

    For more information about the ride, visit our blog.

    Event information courtesy BikeIowa.com.

    More Information
    https://www.facebook.com/TacoRide/

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    Oct
    12

    A Pottawattamie County Almanac: Autumn Splendor

    8:00AM to 12:00PM | Hitchcock Nature Center · Honey Creek
    27792 Ski Hill Loop, Honey Creek,
    Join us for the eighth session of the 2019 programming series. Head outdoors and experience autumn in the Loess Hills. Explore photosynthesis and the finer points of cellular respiration, and learn about the way those processes impact the fall color change in our woodlands. Then enjoy an introduction to nature photography in the beautiful fall landscape.

    Modeled after the classic work "A Sand County Almanac" by naturalist and Iowa native Aldo Leopold, this program series aims to follow the natural rhythms and timings of Pottawattamie County's Midwestern setting. Activities will provide students with a deeper understanding and appreciation of the natural world around them and include guided hikes, aquatic studies, guest lectures, sketching, journaling, and more.

    More Information
    Contact: Michelle Biodrowski
    (712) 545-3283
    michelle.biodrowski@pottcounty-ia.gov
    http://www.pottcoconservation.com/calendar/details.aspx?ID=616

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    Oct
    12

    Knee High Naturalists

    2:30PM | Hitchcock Nature Center · Honey Creek
    27792 Ski Hill Loop, Honey Creek,
    Young learners will get a hands-on nature experience during our new programming series, Knee High Naturalists. This new programming series is designed for children ages 2 to 5 accompanied by an adult and is full of outdoor fun. During this program, children with their adults will use their imaginations, play, construct, and create their own worlds using various materials during un-directed, child-led play time.

    Cost is $3 per child; adults are free. Online pre-registration is required.

    More Information
    Contact: Rene Stroud
    (712) 545-3283
    rene.stroud@pottcounty-ia.gov
    http://www.pottcoconservation.com/calendar/details.aspx?ID=662

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    Oct
    12

    Nature Club

    4:00PM | Hitchcock Nature Center · Honey Creek
    27792 Ski Hill Loop, Honey Creek,
    Children age 6 and older are invited to discover the natural world at Hitchcock Nature Center as members of our new Nature Club. Activities will include nature journaling to record observations and discoveries, documenting a native plant and its changes throughout the season, guided hikes along the trails at Hitchcock Nature Center, and more. Club members completing the series will receive a certificate and recognition in our monthly newsletter, The Conservator.

    Cost is $3 per child and includes admission to the park and all program materials. Programs will be held at Hitchcock Nature Center on the second Saturday of the month, May through October.

    Pre-registration is required.

    More Information
    Contact: Rene Stroud
    (712) 545-3283
    rene.stroud@pottcounty-ia.gov
    http://www.pottcoconservation.com/calendar/details.aspx?ID=657

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    Oct
    17

    Taco Ride

    5:00 to 11:00PM | Wabash Trace Nature Trail
    Iowa West Foundation Trailhead Park, Council Bluffs,
    The Taco Ride takes place every Thursday evening on the Wabash Trace Nature Trail, from Council Bluffs, Iowa to Mineola, Iowa and back. The scenic ride is about 20 miles through the Loess Hills and ends with dinner at Tobey Jack's Mineola Steakhouse.

    The weekly rides take place from when the trail is dry enough in the spring (usually in April or May) until late in the fall (usually until Halloween). Most riders start at Iowa West Foundation Trailhead Park where parking is available.

    Slightly more than halfway between the trailhead and Tobey Jack's, many riders will stop at a picnic area, nicknamed Margaritaville, for a quick break and to join in a conversation with fellow bikers or to partake in refreshments they brought with them.

    Note: The Taco Ride is a weekly event. It runs every Thursday evening during most of the year, weather permitting. Visit the Taco Ride website, linked below, for event news.

    For more information about the ride, visit our blog.

    Event information courtesy BikeIowa.com.

    More Information
    https://www.facebook.com/TacoRide/

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    Oct
    24

    Taco Ride

    5:00 to 11:00PM | Wabash Trace Nature Trail
    Iowa West Foundation Trailhead Park, Council Bluffs,
    The Taco Ride takes place every Thursday evening on the Wabash Trace Nature Trail, from Council Bluffs, Iowa to Mineola, Iowa and back. The scenic ride is about 20 miles through the Loess Hills and ends with dinner at Tobey Jack's Mineola Steakhouse.

    The weekly rides take place from when the trail is dry enough in the spring (usually in April or May) until late in the fall (usually until Halloween). Most riders start at Iowa West Foundation Trailhead Park where parking is available.

    Slightly more than halfway between the trailhead and Tobey Jack's, many riders will stop at a picnic area, nicknamed Margaritaville, for a quick break and to join in a conversation with fellow bikers or to partake in refreshments they brought with them.

    Note: The Taco Ride is a weekly event. It runs every Thursday evening during most of the year, weather permitting. Visit the Taco Ride website, linked below, for event news.

    For more information about the ride, visit our blog.

    Event information courtesy BikeIowa.com.

    More Information
    https://www.facebook.com/TacoRide/

    Close
    Oct
    31

    Taco Ride

    5:00 to 11:00PM | Wabash Trace Nature Trail
    Iowa West Foundation Trailhead Park, Council Bluffs,
    The Taco Ride takes place every Thursday evening on the Wabash Trace Nature Trail, from Council Bluffs, Iowa to Mineola, Iowa and back. The scenic ride is about 20 miles through the Loess Hills and ends with dinner at Tobey Jack's Mineola Steakhouse.

    The weekly rides take place from when the trail is dry enough in the spring (usually in April or May) until late in the fall (usually until Halloween). Most riders start at Iowa West Foundation Trailhead Park where parking is available.

    Slightly more than halfway between the trailhead and Tobey Jack's, many riders will stop at a picnic area, nicknamed Margaritaville, for a quick break and to join in a conversation with fellow bikers or to partake in refreshments they brought with them.

    Note: The Taco Ride is a weekly event. It runs every Thursday evening during most of the year, weather permitting. Visit the Taco Ride website, linked below, for event news.

    For more information about the ride, visit our blog.

    Event information courtesy BikeIowa.com.

    More Information
    https://www.facebook.com/TacoRide/

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    Nov
    9

    A Pottawattamie County Almanac: Waste Not Want Not

    8:00AM to 12:00PM | Hitchcock Nature Center · Honey Creek
    27792 Ski Hill Loop, Honey Creek,
    Join us for the ninth session of the 2019 programming series. This session will focus on the important but unseen work of nature's recyclers, the insects, fungi, and other forces that work to convert waste matter into something new.

    Modeled after the classic work "A Sand County Almanac" by naturalist and Iowa native Aldo Leopold, this program series aims to follow the natural rhythms and timings of Pottawattamie County's Midwestern setting. Activities will provide students with a deeper understanding and appreciation of the natural world around them and include guided hikes, aquatic studies, guest lectures, sketching, journaling, and more.

    More Information
    Contact: Michelle Biodrowski
    (712) 545-3283
    michelle.biodrowski@pottcounty-ia.gov
    http://www.pottcoconservation.com/calendar/details.aspx?ID=617

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    Dec
    21

    A Pottawattamie County Almanac: The Secret Language of Winter

    8:00AM to 12:00PM | Hitchcock Nature Center · Honey Creek
    27792 Ski Hill Loop, Honey Creek,
    Join us for the tenth and final session of the 2019 programming series. This session will cover many aspects of winter including animal adaptations, the science of snow, and winter bird feeding.

    Modeled after the classic work "A Sand County Almanac" by naturalist and Iowa native Aldo Leopold, this program series aims to follow the natural rhythms and timings of Pottawattamie County's Midwestern setting. Activities will provide students with a deeper understanding and appreciation of the natural world around them and include guided hikes, aquatic studies, guest lectures, sketching, journaling, and more.

    More Information
    Contact: Michelle Biodrowski
    (712) 545-3283
    michelle.biodrowski@pottcounty-ia.gov
    http://www.pottcoconservation.com/calendar/details.aspx?ID=618

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