Nature Explorers Stories and Crafts - Prairie insects

Montezuma, IA

June 10, 2025
10:00 am · 11:00am

Summer Nature Explorers is a free program for preschoolers through 5th graders - though learners of all ages are always welcome! We will meet every Tuesday at Diamond Lake Park.  Some weeks will be a nature story and craft, others will be a short science lesson or outdoor activity. The same program will be offered at 10 am and 1 pm, come to whichever works for your family's schedule. Feel free to bring a picnic to eat in the shelter before or after your program.

Join us as we learn about insects. We'll read and make art inspired by The Very Hungry Caterpillar. We'll also learn about a very real local insect the Rusty Patched Bumblebee as we read It Begins with a Bee, and plant a native prairie species Monarda also know as beebalm for families to take home. Depending on Mother Nature's timing we might look at and talk about Monarch eggs and caterpillars as well! 

RSVPs are not required, but they are always appreciated!

Email Amy at adurbin@poweshiekcountyiowa.gov or text 319-213-5607. 

 

For More Information
Contact: Amy Andrews Durbin
(319) 213-5607
adurbin@poweshiekcountyiowa.gov

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Nature Explorers Stories and Crafts - Prairie insects

Montezuma, IA

June 10, 2025
1:00 pm · 2:00pm

Summer Nature Explorers is a free program for preschoolers through 5th graders - though learners of all ages are always welcome! We will meet every Tuesday at Diamond Lake Park.  Some weeks will be a nature story and craft, others will be a short science lesson or outdoor activity. The same program will be offered at 10 am and 1 pm, come to whichever works for your family's schedule. Feel free to bring a picnic to eat in the shelter before or after your program.

Join us as we learn about insects. We'll read and make art inspired by The Very Hungry Caterpillar. We'll also learn about a very real local insect the Rusty Patched Bumblebee as we read It Begins with a Bee, and plant a native prairie species Monarda also know as beebalm for families to take home. Depending on Mother Nature's timing we might look at and talk about Monarch eggs and caterpillars as well! 

RSVPs are not required, but they are always appreciated!

Email Amy at adurbin@poweshiekcountyiowa.gov or text 319-213-5607. 

 

For More Information
Contact: Amy Andrews Durbin
(319) 213-5607
adurbin@poweshiekcountyiowa.gov

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Prairie Remnant Hike at Hawthorne Lake

Call Amy for further directions if needed!
Barnes City, IA
Map to Event

June 10, 2025
5:30 pm · 7:00pm

Hawthorne Lake is bordered by a small section of remnant prairie. Remnants are prairies that have never been plowed, and have been growing undisturbed since before Iowa became a state. Although Iowa was once about 80% prairie less than 1% of our remnant prairies remain, so hiking in one is a great way to connect to our state history while seeing many different flowers, and a beautiful view of Hawthorne Lake! 

This event will involve hiking over rough ground through unmowed vegetation, so do wear long pants and closed toed shoes!

RSVP required!

Call Amy at 319-213-5607 to RSVP And for more specific directions for where to park! 

For More Information
Contact: Amy Andrews
(319) 213-5607
aandrews@poweshiekcounty.org

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Kids Kayaking Day at Diamond Lake

Montezuma, IA

June 11, 2025
12:30 am · 2:30pm

Do you have elementary aged kids who might like to try kayaking, but you haven't made it out to one of our evening or weekend kayaking programs? This is for you! We'll try boats out on dry land, fit everyone with life jackets, and launch into a shallow area of the lake, We'll have plenty of adults on hand, and gear for towing younger kids while they ride in their own boat. We'll also have other lake themed activities available on shore to keep kids busy when they aren't on the water. 

Grown ups are welcome to kayak or they can stay on shore with younger siblings if needed. Feel free to bring lawn chairs, snacks, or anything else you need to make it a pleasant time for grown ups and kids! 

RSVP required. Call Amy to RSVP or with any questions at 319-213-5607.

For More Information
Contact: Amy Andrews Durbin
(319) 213-5607
adurbin@poweshiekcountyiowa.gov

Posted by: Conservation

Kids Kayaking Day at Diamond lake

Montezuma, IA

June 11, 2025
9:30 am · 11:30am

Do you have elementary aged kids who might like to try kayaking, but you haven't made it out to one of our evening or weekend kayaking programs? This is for you! We'll try boats out on dry land, fit everyone with life jackets, and launch into a shallow area of the lake, We'll have plenty of adults on hand, and gear for towing younger kids while they ride in their own boat. We'll also have other lake themed activities available on shore to keep kids busy when they aren't on the water. 

Grown ups are welcome to kayak or they can stay on shore with younger siblings if needed. Feel free to bring lawn chairs, snacks, or anything else you need to make it a pleasant time for grown ups and kids! 

RSVP required. Call Amy to RSVP or with any questions at 319-213-5607.

For More Information
Contact: Amy Andrews Durbin
(319) 213-5607
adurbin@poweshiekcountyiowa.gov

Posted by: Conservation