This program is FULL!!

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.

This program is FULL!!

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.

This program is FULL!

Join the Wapsi River Center staff for an adventure with kayaks. Whether you are a beginner or regular paddler, come to learn basics. Program includes includes all equipment use, covers safety, techniques, and taking a tour of Pride Lake at Scott County Park. You may bring your own vessel/PFD, though it must comply with IADNR regulations.

Reminder- this program is determined by weather and site conditions. Weight capacity loads for kayaks are 250-300 lbs./solo and 425-475 lbs./tandem. Dress appropriately and bring water.

Join the Wapsi River Center staff for an adventure with kayaks. Whether you are a beginner or regular paddler, come to learn basics. Program includes includes all equipment use, covers safety, techniques, and taking a tour of Pride Lake at Scott County Park. You may bring your own vessel/PFD, though it must comply with IADNR regulations.

Reminder- this program is determined by weather and site conditions. Weight capacity loads for kayaks are 250-300 lbs./solo and 425-475 lbs./tandem. Dress appropriately and bring water.

Seats are limited!! Please call to register.

Participants will learn fishing basics including fish identification, fishing locations, casting techniques, and cleaning and cooking fish. Participants will experience lake/pond fishing and be introduced to a variety of Aquatic WILD activities to extend the module. Instruction will include a variety of demonstration and hands-on, experiential approaches. Participants must have a valid Iowa fishing license to participate.

Learn about the cause and effect of the decline in honey bee and native bee populations through the Great Sunflower project .  You will get to participate in a pollinator count and then make an insect hotel that you can take home and install in your own garden using recyclable items.  Please bring empty  cans or bottles for the insect hotels. Registration is REQUIRED. Please call.

Come out to the Wapsi to dispel the myths and legends of bats! We will have several opportunities and activities throughout the evening (weather - dependent) on June 3rd. Registration is Required.

Activities:

6 - 7:00p ~ Campfire available to cook your own dinner if desired. Please supply your own food/drinks.

7:00 PM Program Starts

7:00 - 7:45 ~ Learn about native bats, including ID, basic biology and habitat

Join Lucia Dryanski (from the Friends of the Wapsi Center) and members of the Quad-Cities Community Sing group to join in singing songs honoring nature, the earth, the cosmos and more. Weather permitting, we will gather around a fire outside Redtail Lodge. if the weather is bad, we will move inside. All songs are taught, and you don't need to be a talented singer to join in!

Bring a chair (some benches will also be available), a beverage to sip on and prepare to have fun!

Please call to REGISTER  - 563-328-3286

This program is FULL!!

Enjoy nature in a creative way at this family-friendly program! Join Naturalist Paige to create a bee-themed painting with guided step-by-step instructions. All supplies will be provided.

If weather allows, the class will take place outdoors, so please come prepared.

This program costs $5/canvas (payable by cash or check at the program.)

Registration is required! Please call to reserve your spot.

Enjoy nature in a creative way at this family-friendly program! Join Naturalist Paige to create a bluebird-themed painting with guided step-by-step instructions. All supplies will be provided.

If weather allows, the class will take place outdoors, so please come prepared.

This program costs $5/canvas (payable by cash or check at the program.)

Space is limited and Registration is required! Please call to reserve your spot.