
Hitchcock Nature Center Join us this Sunday, November 8th, at 1:00 p.m. for a Talking Turkey KinderNature program. This pre-school program is designed for children ages 3-6. Program fee: $4.00 per child. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please meet at the Loess Hills Lodge. Weather permitting.

Hitchcock Nature Center Who will be our 300th FB fan and win the free annual park pass?

Hitchcock Nature Center Our 10th annual event - Alice in Wonderland theme for 2009. Thanks to all who attended!

Hitchcock Nature Center annouces our 2nd annual Winter Wreath Sale. These beautiful 24" Scotch Pine wreaths are available in 2 designs. Our original wreath will feature a red bow & pine cones for $25.00 each and the outdoor recreation wreath will also include recreation ornaments for $35.00 each. All proceeds will benefit environmental education. Please call Kelly at 712-328-5834 if you are interested in placing an order.

Hitchcock Nature Center Join us for our Enchanted Forest event this Sunday, October 25th. Wear your costumes and bring little ones for a whimsical Alice in Wonderland themed trail at Hitchcock. This event will include pumpkin painting and carving, modern day apple bobbing, and refreshments. Please meet at the Trailhead. Cost: $5.00 per family. Weather permitting.

Hitchcock Nature Center Raptor Recovery Nebraska released a rehabilitated Golden Eagle at our annual HawkWatch Festival last Saturday. Please visit the Raptor Recovery NE website at www.raptorrecoverynebr.org to learn how you can help support this great organization!

Hitchcock Nature Center invites you to participate in an Outdoor Play Adult & Child Workshop. Do you want to spend more quality time with your kids outdoors? If so, the MORE Nature Adult/Child Workshops are for you! Join us on Saturday, Oct. 10th from 1-2:30 p.m. Adults and children 3 years of age and older are invited to this fun and educational workshop. There is no fee, but participants are asked to pre-register by Oct. 2nd.

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Perfect for November, bring little ones to Hitchcock to meet Tom Turkey and examine turkey feathers, tracks, eggs, and calls. This pre-school program is designed for children ages 3-6 and their parents. This unique program is full of hands-on learning, a story, craft, and outdoor exploration. Program fee: $4.00 per chi...ld. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please meet at the Loess Hills Lodge. Weather permitting. Read More
Time:1:00PM Sunday, November 8th
Location:Hitchcock Nature Center

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Join us for the annual Eagle Migration event. Hitchcock has been recognized as one of the top 5 hawkwatches in the world for viewing migrating bald eagles and November is the ideal time to view these majestic animals on their journey south. The event will also include live raptor demonstrations by Raptor Recovery Nebra...ska, activities for children, scheduled programs and refreshments. Cost: $3.00 per person, children 5 and under admitted free. Weather permitting. Read More

Hitchcock Nature Center Wear your costumes and bring little ones for a whimsical Alice in Wonderland themed trail at Hitchcock. This event will include pumpkin painting and carving, modern day apple bobbing, and refreshments. Please meet at the Trailhead. Cost: $5.00 per family. Weather permitting
Time:1:00PM Sunday, October 25th
Location:Hitchcock Nature Center

Hitchcock Nature Center invites you to attend our HawkWatch Festival this Saturday, September 26th from 1:00 -3:00 p.m. Don't miss Raptor Recovery Nebraska releasing a rehabilitated Golden Eagle during the event. Give us a call at 712-545-3283 with any questions. We hope to see you soon!

Hitchcock Nature Center invites you to attend our annual Monarch Tagging program this Saturday at 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., or 11:30 a.m. Give us a call at 712-545-3283 to pre-register today!

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How in the world do you tag a butterfly? Find out at our annual Monarch Tagging event at Hitchcock Nature Center. Discover more about monarch butterflies, their unusual lifestyle and life cycle, and miraculous migration to Mexico. Learn how to catch and handle monarchs, determine gender, and properly tag them in the wi...ld as part of a national research project. All monarchs will be releases after they are tagged.
Bring a butterfly net if you have one, or share a park net if you don't. Tags and refreshments provided. Pre-registration is required. Cost for pre-registered individuals: $4.00 per adult & $3.00 per child ages 6-18. Children 5 and under admitted free. Cost day of event: $6.00 per person, if space is available. Please call 712-545-3283 to register for either the 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. session. Read More
Bring a butterfly net if you have one, or share a park net if you don't. Tags and refreshments provided. Pre-registration is required. Cost for pre-registered individuals: $4.00 per adult & $3.00 per child ages 6-18. Children 5 and under admitted free. Cost day of event: $6.00 per person, if space is available. Please call 712-545-3283 to register for either the 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. session. Read More


























