Calendar of Events

 All programs are subject to weather conditions.
Interested participants should contact Swiss Valley Nature Center at (563) 556-6745.

Rain Barrel Workshop Information

Wildflower Hike
Sunday, May 26th 10:30AM - 12:00 PM
Swiss Valley Nature Center

Adult Heritage Classic
Saturday, June 1st 7:30AM - 12:00 PM
Isaak Walton League (www.dubuquepheasants.com)

Geocaching Summer Series
June 11th & July 9th 9:00 am until Noon
Swiss Valley Nature Center
Geocaching is a fast growing activity which incorporates technology and nature. This two session series will provide participants with background, practical uses for GPS units, information on Geocaching and the rules. We will hike to find caches in the preserve as well as place our own for a fun scavenger hunt!

Family Night Hike
Wednesday, June 12th 8:00 PM
Swiss Valley Nature Center

Becoming an Outdoor Woman
Saturday, June 15th 7:30AM - 2:30 PM
Isaak Walton League-Peosta IA

Picnics in the Park Wednesdays
June 19, 26—July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31—August 7
11:00-1:00 @ Swiss Valley Park Walnut Pavilion
Bring a picnic lunch and join a naturalist for a fun nature program in the park. Check our website for the topic of the week. All ages welcome. Pre-registration required. Call 563-556-6745 to register.
Great Mississippi River Clean-up
July 13th 9 am until Noon
Massey Marina

Audubon Butterfly Count
July 13th 1:00 pm
Swiss Valley Nature Center
 

2013 Summer Camps

We have summer camps for children ages 3 to 16.  Please click on pdf images below to open the schedule and registration documents.  You can email or mail both completed forms to our office along with payment to complete registration.  Thank you for your interest in DCCB summer camps!

Both Sapling Camps (ages 4-6), Both Maple camps (ages 7-9), and Oak Camp are FULL. 

Toddling into Nature and TEEN Extreme Adventure are OPEN.

*Check back often for additional programs.*