Events

Arrowhead Obstacle Trail Run is a 5K (3.1 miles) event on the trails of Arrowhead Park near Neola, Iowa (I-80 exit 23). The challenging course will feature 15 obstacles on scenic hilly trails that wind through the woods and around the campgrounds and lake. There will also be a kid-friendly 1-mile course!

Arrowhead Obstacle Trail Run is a not-for-profit event, with all funds raised going to support the Pottawattamie County Trails Association. This will not be a mud run, so no mud pits, water crossings, or cold hose showers. A change of shoes is still recommended as the majority of the course is on dirt and grass trails. Shoes are required to participate.

Join us for the Spring Plant Sale hosted by your West Pottawattamie Master Gardeners! Look for the parking garages full of plants with various perennials and annuals for sale.

Kesha will unleash The High Road Tour at Harrah’s Stir Cove. The show will include Big Freedia as support and will follow the January 31st release of Kesha’s highly-anticipated forthcoming album ‘High Road’, and will include a decade’s worth of iconic hits, from “TiK ToK” and “Your Love Is My Drug” through “Praying” and up to a selection of destined-to-be favorites from the new LP. Every ticket purchased online includes a CD copy of ‘High Road’ (max 4 per household). Tickets on sale now!

Join us for the first Hitch Hike of 2020! Enjoy a guided hike through a section of the Loess Hills not normally open to the public and learn more about the plants, animals, and history of the prairie. Visitors will hike along a Loess Hills ridgetop through scenic prairie to reach the McIntosh Pioneer Cemetery, founded in 1874. This trail is only accessible with a Pottawattamie County Conservation Board staff member and is not considered open to the public. Enjoy the spring wildflowers of the prairie including blue-eyed grass, puccoons, and locoweed.

This event is free with paid park admission or current Pottawattamie Conservation Foundation membership. Visit www.pottcoconservation.com for details.

Area Homeschool students are invited to join us on Tuesday, June 2nd & jump into the world of pollinators & their habitats as we get involved with the Monarch Larva Monitoring Project. Learn more about larval insect forms and ways to record and report that data. We will also be exploring the world of insect pollinators and steps you can take to support them in your own backyard. Two sessions of this program are offered.

Cost is $3.00 per child age 3 & over with accompanying adults free. Participants must register online at www.pottcoconservation.com for the session of their choice.

Area Homeschool students are invited to join us on Tuesday, June 2nd & jump into the world of pollinators & their habitats as we get involved with the Monarch Larva Monitoring Project. Learn more about larval insect forms and ways to record and report that data. We will also be exploring the world of insect pollinators and steps you can take to support them in your own backyard. Two sessions of this program are offered.

Cost is $3.00 per child age 3 & over with accompanying adults free. Participants must register online at www.pottcoconservation.com for the session of their choice.

Please come and join in fighting cancer, remembering those we have lost to cancer, and celebrating the survivors. This is a family-friendly event. Many activities will be available-some free and some for a nominal fee. As dusk approaches, luminaria bags will line the track as we remember and honor our loved ones diagnosed with cancer.

If any questions, please feel free to contact Amy Graber at amygraber.rfl@gmail.com

If you are interested in volunteering the day of the event or would like to sign up as a survivor or form a team contact Amy Graber at amygraber.rfl@gmail.com

Darius Rucker is coming to Council Bluffs! Rucker first attained multi-Platinum status in the music industry as the lead singer and rhythm guitarist of GRAMMY Award-winning band Hootie & the Blowfish. Since releasing his first country album in 2008, he has celebrated four No. 1 albums on the Billboard Country chart and nine No. 1 singles at country radio, earning a whole new legion of fans. Don't miss Darius Rucker live. Get your tickets now!

Students age 3 to 5 are invited to join us for Wildlings: Feisty Frogs!

How far can a frog jump? Learn the answer & much more as we learn more about frogs & other amphibians. Meet live frogs & have a "hopping" good time with hands-on activities & a froggy craft. Wildlings Camp is designed for unaccompanied campers age 3 to 5 who have not attended Kindergarten.

Camps will be held at Hitchcock Nature Center from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. June 15th through 19th.

Cost is $15.00 per camper per day & includes park admission & all program materials. Online pre-registration is required as space is limited.

Join us for the second hike of the 2020 Hitch Hike series. Take a closer look at some of Hitchcock's best prairie remnants as you are guided along Badger Ridge. Discover purple coneflowers and other early summer wildflowers and get an idea of what the hills may have looked like during the time of Lewis and Clark.

This event is free with paid park admission or current Pottawattamie Conservation Foundation membership. Visit www.pottcoconservation.com for details.

Students age 3 to 5 are invited to join us for Wildlings: Rockin' Reptiles!

Why do snakes stick out their tongues? How do snakes move without legs? What other reptiles make Iowa their home? Join us for this hands-on camp & find out! Campers will get to meet a local snake & learn all about reptile adaptations through hands-on activities. Wildlings Camp is designed for unaccompanied campers age 3 to 5 who have not attended Kindergarten.

Camps will be held at Hitchcock Nature Center from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. June 15th through the 19th.

Cost is $15.00 per camper per day & includes park admission & all program materials.

Online pre-registration is required as space is limited.

Students age 3 to 5 are invited to join us for Wildlings: Busy Bugs!

Did you know butterflies taste with their feet? Or that most flowers cannot make seeds without help from insects. Insects are fascinating & have so many neat adaptations to learn about. Go on an insect safari & see what insects live in the forests & prairies. Discover their secrets & learn more about these tiny creatures that share our world. Wildlings Camp is designed for unaccompanied campers age 3 to 5 who have not attended Kindergarten.

Camps will be held at Hitchcock Nature Center from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. June 15th through the 19th.

Cost is $15.00 per camper per day & includes park admission & all program materials.

Online pre-registration is required as space is limited.

Students age 3 to 5 are invited to join us for Wildlings: Furry Friends!

Our furry friends the whitetail deer, the raccoon, the fox, & more take center stage at this camp. Touch & feel animal furs, head out on a hike to spot animal tracks & learn about some of the furry friends that make Hitchcock Nature Center their home. Wildlings Camp is designed for unaccompanied campers age 3 to 5 who have not attended Kindergarten.

Camps will be held at Hitchcock Nature Center from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. June 15th through the 19th.

Cost is $15.00 per camper per day & includes park admission & all program materials.

Online pre-registration is required as space is limited.

Students age 3 to 5 are invited to join us for Wildlings: Brilliant Birds!

Why are some birds so colorful? Do all birds build nests? How do they fly so high? Campers will answer all these questions and more as they learn to use binoculars, climb our observation tower for a birds-eye view, learn about wings, & even meet a live bird friend. Wildlings Camp is designed for unaccompanied campers age 3 to 5 who have not attended Kindergarten.

Camps will be held at Hitchcock Nature Center from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. June 15th through the 19th.

Cost is $15.00 per camper per day & includes park admission & all program materials.

Online pre-registration is required as space is limited.

Students entering 7th, 8th, & 9th Grade are invited to put their skills to the test during Into the Wild!

Campers will brush up on their canoe skills at Arrowhead Park on day one before setting out for a trip down the West Nishnabotna River Water Trail beginning in Avoca & ending in an overnight camp out in beautiful Botna Bend Park. Into The Wild Camp is designed for unaccompanied campers entering grades 7, 8 & 9.

Cost is $100.00 per camper & includes park admission, all instruction, canoe & life jacket use, tent, outdoor gear, & two meals. Campers will need to provide a sack lunch for their first & second day of camp. Campers will also need to provide their own sleeping bag & pillow for the overnight stay & bring a change of clothes & toiletries. We also request campers bring a refillable water bottle, sunblock & insect repellent. Also recommended are a hat, sunglasses, long pants, & closed-toe shoes.

Online pre-registration is required as space is limited.

Barenaked Ladies are bringing Gin Blossoms and Toad the Wet Sprocket to Harrah's Stir Cove for their Last Summer On Earth 2020 Tour. This will be the 6th edition of the tour, founded by the band in 2012 – the year that the Mayan calendar predicted would be the last, hence the “Last Summer On Earth”. Don't miss a summer night of good times and great music. 

Students entering 1st & 2nd Grade are invited to explore nature during Wild Ones!

Campers will walk on the wild side during this immersive camp experience packed full of fort building, hiking, outdoor games, nature crafts, & more. Wild One's camp is designed for unaccompanied campers entering 1st & 2nd grade.

The camp will be held at Hitchcock Nature Center in Honey Creek, IA & will be from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. June 30th through July 2nd.

The cost for this three-day camp is $75.00 per camper & includes park admission, snack, & camp materials. Campers will need to provide a sack lunch for each day of camp. We also request campers bring a refillable water bottle, sunblock & insect repellent. Also recommended are a hat, sunglasses, long pants & closed-toe shoes.

Online pre-registration is required as space is limited.

Students entering 3rd & 4th Grade will expand their outdoor knowledge during Wild Seekers!

Campers will discover news skills & explore the wild side of Iowa during this hands-on camp. Campers will enjoy beginning archery lessons, shelter building challenges, hiking, plant & animal identification, & nature crafts. Wild Seekers camp is designed for unaccompanied campers entering 3rd & 4th grade.

The camp will be held at Hitchcock Nature Center in Honey Creek, IA & will be from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. July 7th through 9th.

The cost for this three-day camp is $75.00 per camper & includes park admission, snack, & camp materials. Campers will need to provide a sack lunch for each day of camp. We also request campers bring a refillable water bottle, sunblock & insect repellent, also recommended are a hat, sunglasses, long pants, & closed-toe shoes. Online pre-registration is required as space is limited.

Students entering 5th & 6th Grade will expand their outdoor knowledge during Wild Wanderers!

Campers will continue growing their outdoor survival skills through archery lessons, advanced shelter building, & fire building during this hands-on camp. Wild Wanderers camp is designed for unaccompanied campers entering 5th & 6th grade.

The camp will be held at Hitchcock Nature Center in Honey Creek, IA & will be from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. July 14th through 16th.

The cost for this three-day camp is $75.00 per camper & includes park admission, snack, & camp materials. Campers will need to provide a sack lunch for each day of camp. We also request campers bring a refillable water bottle, sunblock & insect repellent, also recommended are a hat, sunglasses, long pants, & closed-toe shoes.

Online pre-registration is required as space is limited.

Join us for the third hike of the 2020 Hitch Hike series. Hike out Fox Run Ridge to take in the stunning views of the Missouri River valley, beautiful prairie, and pasture land, and catch a glimpse of our research plots.

This event is free with paid park admission or current Pottawattamie Conservation Foundation membership. Visit www.pottcoconservation.com for details.

Students entering 3rd & 4th Grade will enjoy some fun on the water during Wild Seekers!

Campers will head out on the lake to continue building their canoe & water safety skills, head to the archery range, & expand their outdoor knowledge through hikes & outdoor activities. Wild Seekers camp is designed for unaccompanied campers entering 3rd & 4th grade.

The camp will be held at Arrowhead Park in Neola, IA & will be from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. July 21st through 23rd.

The cost for this three-day camp is $75.00 per camper & includes park admission, snack, & camp materials. Campers will need to provide a sack lunch for each day of camp. We also request campers bring a refillable water bottle, sunblock & insect repellent, also recommended are a hat, sunglasses, long pants, & closed-toe shoes.

Online pre-registration is required as space is limited.

Students entering 1st & 2nd Grade are invited to join us for a wet & wild time during Wild Ones at Arrowhead Park.

Campers will explore this unique aquatic habitat as they enjoy canoeing, pond dipping, water games & much more. Wild One's camp is designed for unaccompanied campers entering 1st & 2nd grade.

The camp will be held at Arrowhead Park in Neola, IA & will be from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. July 28th through 30th.

The cost for this three-day camp is $75.00 per camper & includes park admission, snack, & camp materials. Campers will need to provide a sack lunch for each day of camp. We also request campers bring a refillable water bottle, sunblock & insect repellent, also recommended are a hat, sunglasses, long pants, & closed-toe shoes. Online pre-registration is required as space is limited.

Lauv is bringing his ~how i'm feeling world tour~ to Stir Concert Cove! Lauv has quietly and steadily become one of pop's brightest rising stars. He has released his music completely independently, including his global hit "I Like Me Better". 

Students entering 5th & 6th Grade will make some waves as they continue to expand their outdoor knowledge during Wild Wanderers!.

Campers will continue growing their outdoor survival skills through continued archery lessons, canoeing, advanced shelter building, & more of the most iconic summer camp games during this hands-on camp. Wild Wanderers camp is designed for unaccompanied campers entering 5th & 6th grade.

The camp will be held at Arrowhead Park in Neola, IA & will be from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. August 4th through 6th.

The cost for this three-day camp is $75.00 per camper & includes park admission, snack, & camp materials. Campers will need to provide a sack lunch for each day of camp. We also request campers bring a refillable water bottle, sunblock & insect repellent, also recommended are a hat, sunglasses, long pants, & closed-toe shoes.

Online pre-registration is required as space is limited.