Programs & Events
Upcoming Events
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 - Bites, Brews & Living Fossils!
Lyon County Nature Center Tuesday, October 20, 2026
11:30am
Free
All ages
Grab your spouse, a friend, or a group to join us for coffee!
Nature Tales - Rock Rapids Public Library, November 3rd, 2026
Rock Rapids Public Library Tuesday, November 3, 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 - 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 - 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.
Coffee with Conservation - Binoculars, Brews & Bites!
Lyon County Nature Center Tuesday, November 17, 2026
11:30am
Free
All ages
Grab your spouse, a friend, or a group to join us for coffee!
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!