Join Wapsi River Center Staff for an adventure with Kayaks. Whether you are a beginner or a regular paddler, come out to learn basics. Program includes all equipment use, covers safety, techniques, and taking a tour around Lake of the Hills. You may bring your own vessel/PFD, though it must comply with IADNR regulations
This program is determined by weather and site conditions. Dress appropriately and bring water.
Weight capacity loads for kayaks are 250-300 lbs./ solo and 425-475 lbs./tandem.
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Join the Wapsi Staff for its 4th Annual Monarch Migration Fun Run benefiting the Friends of the Wapsi Center. It is a 5K self timed trail run, with the run starting at 9:00 am. Check in starts at 8:30 am. Registration includes a t-shirt & refreshments.
Registration closes on September 14th. Must register by August 25th to be guaranteed a shirt.
go to : http://getmeregistered.com/MonarchMigrationFunRun to register!
Join the Wapsi River Center staff as we celebrate Monarch Butterflies. We will have kid’s activities such as butterfly crafts, a photo booth, and education stations. There will be a monarch presentation at 11:00 am., a prairie hike and butterfly catching and Monarch tagging and testing at 12:00 p.m.
Ms. Mariposa's Monarch Butterfly Bus (All Day)
Wolfe It Down Wood Fired Pizza Food Truck (11 a - 2:30pm
SPECIAL EVENT: Fourth Wall Films Nature Documentaries Screening (2:30 pm - 3:30 pm)
This event is FREE and fun for the entire family, but registration is required. To register click here [ Click Title for Full Article ]
Learn how to use a bow and arrow in this fun, informative and free hands-on class! Children must be in the 4th grade or above to participate and accompanied by an adult. Adults are welcome to participate as well! Park in Parking Lot A and meet at the Observatory. This event is weather permitting.
Online registration is required: Archery Basics
Conservation Department (Full-time) $26.84 to $37.00 per hour plus benefits.