This program has been CANCELLED due to site conditions.

Join Wapsi Center Staff for a FREE outdoor adventure in snowshoes. Snowshoes are weight rated for both adults and children. Waterproof boots are suggested. 

This program is dependent on weather and site conditions.

To register, click on Wapsi

This program has been CANCELLED.

Join Wapsi Center Staff for a FREE outdoor adventure in snowshoes. Snowshoes are weight rated for both adults and children. Waterproof boots are suggested. 

This program is dependent on weather and site conditions.

To register, click on Wapsi

This program has been CANCELLED.

Join Wapsi Center Staff for a FREE outdoor adventure in snowshoes. Snowshoes are weight rated for both adults and children. Waterproof boots are suggested. 

This program is dependent on weather and site conditions.

To register, click on West Lake Park.

This program has been CANCELLED due to deteriorating conditions.

Join our ranger staff for a morning of ice fishing. Bring a bucket or chair to sit on and we will provide the rest! We will pre-drill the holes, provide bait, poles, and will discuss the types of fish you may catch and equipment being used. We welcome all ages and experience levels for this free event. Anyone 16 years and older must have an Iowa fishing license. For questions  please call 563-328-3282.

Discuss the history of syruping, tree identification, and learn how to gather sap! Fun for the whole family.

Space is limited so register online now at  Maple

Discuss the history of syruping, tree identification, and learn how to gather sap! Fun for the whole family.

Space is limited so register online now at  Maple

This program is FULL!

Join Naturalist Paige at this fun family-friendly event! She will guide you through the creation of a seasonal painting. All skill levels welcome! All supplies will be provided, just bring your creativity! 

There is a program fee of $5/canvas . .

Learn how to identify and attract backyard birds! Plus learn about the Great Backyard Bird Count. At the end of the program, you will make take-home pine cone bird feeders to hang in your own backyard. Bird watchers of all ages can participate in this FREE program.

Register on line at Backyard Birds.

Registration for this program is FULL!

Come learn about the many wild edibles in your own neck of the woods. We will focus on foraging basics, foraging safety, identifying plants, and preparing wild edibles. We will take a hike outdoors to identify and forage some of the winter wild edibles available during this time. After the hike, put your cast iron cooking skills to the test and make pancakes served with hickory syrup and tea out of our foraged ingredients over a campfire!

Once a month the Wapsi River EE Center will be hosting a day just for homeschoolers!

Joins us for themed programming led by our Naturalists! The goal of this series is to immerse children in the natural world and help them experience seasonal phenomena in a hands-on way.

This month's activities are most appropriate for ages 3 and up. There is a program fee of $3/person payable at registration. Come prepared for the weather. Please bring a lunch.

February: Snowshoeing and Ice fishing.