Programs & Events
Upcoming Events
Nature Tales - Rock Rapids Public Library, September 8th, 2026
Rock Rapids Public Library Tuesday, September 8, 2026
4:30pm
Free
All ages
Do You Have What It Takes to Beat a Flea, a Falcon, or a Frog? Unleash your inner athlete at the library's Wild Olympics! Go head-to-head with the champions of the animal kingdom in an action-packed, indoor challenge designed for all ages!
Nature Tales - Little Rock Public Library, September 9th, 2026
Little Rock Public Library Wednesday, September 9, 2026
3:00pm
Free
All ages
Do You Have What It Takes to Beat a Flea, a Falcon, or a Frog? Unleash your inner athlete at the library's Wild Olympics! Go head-to-head with the champions of the animal kingdom in an action-packed, indoor challenge designed for all ages!
Nature Tales - Larchwood Public Library, September 10th, 2026
Larchwood Public Library Thursday, September 10, 2026
4:00pm
Free
All ages
Do You Have What It Takes to Beat a Flea, a Falcon, or a Frog? Unleash your inner athlete at the library's Wild Olympics! Go head-to-head with the champions of the animal kingdom in an action-packed, indoor challenge designed for all ages!
Hunter Education Field Day - September 12th, 2026
Rock Rapids Gun Club Saturday, September 12, 2026
8:00am to 12:00pm
Free
Attention future hunters!!!!
Coffee with Conservation - The Monarch Brew
Lyon County Nature Center Tuesday, September 15, 2026
9:30am
Free
All ages
Grab your spouse, a friend, or a group to join us for coffee!
Nature Tales - George Public Library, September 23rd, 2026
George Public Library Wednesday, September 23, 2026
3:00pm
Free
All ages
Do You Have What It Takes to Beat a Flea, a Falcon, or a Frog? Unleash your inner athlete at the library's Wild Olympics! Go head-to-head with the champions of the animal kingdom in an action-packed, indoor challenge designed for all ages!
Field To Vase - Late Summer Blooms 2026
Lyon County Nature Center Saturday, September 26, 2026
10:00am to 1:00pm
25.00
12 & Up
Join us at the Lyon County Nature Center for a relaxing, hands-on afternoon in the meadow! Field to Vase is an open-house style floral workshop designed to connect you with the beauty of local flora while learning the art of sustainable floral design.
Nature Tales - George Public Library, October 7th, 2026
George Public Library Wednesday, October 7, 2026
3:00pm
Free
All ages
Get ready for a prehistoric adventure as we travel back in time to the Ice Age and the Mesozoic Era! Step into the boots of a paleontologist to unearth the secrets of massive woolly mammoths, mighty Tyrannosaurs, and the incredible giants that once ruled the Earth.
Nature Tales - Larchwood Public Library, October 8th, 2026
Larchwood Public Library Thursday, October 8, 2026
4:00pm
Free
All ages
Get ready for a prehistoric adventure as we travel back in time to the Ice Age and the Mesozoic Era! Step into the boots of a paleontologist to unearth the secrets of massive woolly mammoths, mighty Tyrannosaurs, and the incredible giants that once ruled the Earth.
Octoberfest at Lake Pahoja 2026
Lake Pahoja Saturday, October 10, 2026
10:00am to 7:30pm
Free
All ages
Come join our annual festivities for fun, food, and Trick-or-Treating in the campgrounds.
Nature Tales - Rock Rapids Public Library, October 13th, 2026
Rock Rapids Public Library Tuesday, October 13, 2026
4:30pm
Free
All ages
Get ready for a prehistoric adventure as we travel back in time to the Ice Age and the Mesozoic Era! Step into the boots of a paleontologist to unearth the secrets of massive woolly mammoths, mighty Tyrannosaurs, and the incredible giants that once ruled the Earth.
Nature Tales - Little Rock Public Library, October 14th, 2026
Little Rock Public Library Wednesday, October 14, 2026
3:00pm
Free
All ages
Get ready for a prehistoric adventure as we travel back in time to the Ice Age and the Mesozoic Era! Step into the boots of a paleontologist to unearth the secrets of massive woolly mammoths, mighty Tyrannosaurs, and the incredible giants that once ruled the Earth.
Little Sprouts - Fall 2026 Sessions - 10:00-10:50 AM
Lyon County Nature Center Friday, October 16, 2026 to Friday, December 18, 2026
10:00am
15.00
3 - 5 years old
Is your little one curious about nature? Join us for Little Sprouts, an exciting 45-minute 3 month animal discovery program designed specifically for 3 - 5 year-olds! Multiple Dates: (Fridays) October 16th, November 20th, and December 18th.
Coffee with Conservation - Brews & Binoculars
Lyon County Nature Center Tuesday, October 20, 2026
9:30am
Free
All ages
Grab your spouse, a friend, or a group to join us for coffee!
Nature Tales - George Public Library, November 4th, 2026
George Public Library Wednesday, November 4, 2026
3:00pm
Free
All ages
Step into the quiet, winter woods and discover a hidden universe thriving right beneath our feet! Inspired by Kate Messner’s acclaimed book Over and Under the Snow, this hands-on STEM program takes young explorers deep into the subnivean zone—the cozy, secret world where mice tunnel, bullfrogs sleep, and wildlife survives the freeze.
Nature Tales - Rock Rapids Public Library, November 10th, 2026
Rock Rapids Public Library Tuesday, November 10, 2026
4:30pm
Free
All ages
Step into the quiet, winter woods and discover a hidden universe thriving right beneath our feet! Inspired by Kate Messner’s acclaimed book Over and Under the Snow, this hands-on STEM program takes young explorers deep into the subnivean zone—the cozy, secret world where mice tunnel, bullfrogs sleep, and wildlife survives the freeze.
Nature Tales - Larchwood Public Library, November 12th, 2026
Larchwood Public Library Thursday, November 12, 2026
4:00pm
Free
All ages
Step into the quiet, winter woods and discover a hidden universe thriving right beneath our feet! Inspired by Kate Messner’s acclaimed book Over and Under the Snow, this hands-on STEM program takes young explorers deep into the subnivean zone—the cozy, secret world where mice tunnel, bullfrogs sleep, and wildlife survives the freeze.
Nature Tales - Little Rock Public Library, November 18th, 2026
Little Rock Public Library Wednesday, November 18, 2026
3:00pm
Free
All ages
Step into the quiet, winter woods and discover a hidden universe thriving right beneath our feet! Inspired by Kate Messner’s acclaimed book Over and Under the Snow, this hands-on STEM program takes young explorers deep into the subnivean zone—the cozy, secret world where mice tunnel, bullfrogs sleep, and wildlife survives the freeze.
Nature Tales - George Public Library, December 2nd, 2026
George Public Library Wednesday, December 2, 2026
3:00pm
Free
All ages
Life in the Freeze: Wild Winter Survival & Adaptations! When temperatures plunge and snow blankets the ground, how do wild animals survive the freezing cold? Step into the shoes of a field biologist to unlock the extreme physical and behavioral adaptations that keep nature alive all winter long!
Nature Tales - Rock Rapids Public Library, December 8th, 2026
Rock Rapids Public Library Tuesday, December 8, 2026
4:30pm
Free
All ages
Life in the Freeze: Wild Winter Survival & Adaptations! When temperatures plunge and snow blankets the ground, how do wild animals survive the freezing cold? Step into the shoes of a field biologist to unlock the extreme physical and behavioral adaptations that keep nature alive all winter long!
Nature Tales - Larchwood Public Library, December 10th, 2026
Larchwood Public Library Thursday, December 10, 2026
4:00pm
Free
All ages
Life in the Freeze: Wild Winter Survival & Adaptations! When temperatures plunge and snow blankets the ground, how do wild animals survive the freezing cold? Step into the shoes of a field biologist to unlock the extreme physical and behavioral adaptations that keep nature alive all winter long!
Critter Christmas Party 2026
Lyon County Nature Center Saturday, December 12, 2026
10:00am to 2:00pm
Free
All ages
Grab the family and join us for some holiday fun!
Nature Tales - Little Rock Public Library, December 16th, 2026
Little Rock Public Library Wednesday, December 16, 2026
3:00pm
Free
All ages
Life in the Freeze: Wild Winter Survival & Adaptations! When temperatures plunge and snow blankets the ground, how do wild animals survive the freezing cold? Step into the shoes of a field biologist to unlock the extreme physical and behavioral adaptations that keep nature alive all winter long!