We've compiled a list of upcoming events sponsored by Pottawattamie County organizations. For even more events, including community events, please visit the calendars from
Watta Way and
WIDA.
December 2
Building Better Birders: Guided Birding Hike
3:00pm to 4:30pm
Hitchcock Nature Center
Building Better Birders: Guided Birding Hike
Hitchcock Nature Center
27792 Ski Hill Loop
Honey Creek, Iowa 51542
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Thursday, December 2, 2021
3:00pm · 4:30pm
Join us at Hitchcock Nature Center on Thursday, December 2nd at 3:00 p.m. for Building Better Birders: Guided Birding Hike & explore the Loess Hills & the birds that make their home there. This is a free program conducted by Kelly McKay with the BioEco Research and Monitoring Center with assistance from Mark Roberts from Clinton County Conservation and Brian Ritter with Nahant Marsh Education Center. Funding for this program is provided by the Resource Enhancement and Protection-Conservation Education Program.
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For the full event description, and more information, please visit the Pottawattamie Conservation website.
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Building Better Birders: Owl Prowl
4:30pm to 6:00pm
Hitchcock Nature Center
Building Better Birders: Owl Prowl
Hitchcock Nature Center
27792 Ski Hill Loop
Honey Creek, Iowa 51542
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Thursday, December 2, 2021
4:30pm · 6:00pm
Join us at Hitchcock Nature Center on Thursday, December 2nd at 4:30 p.m. for Building Better Birders: Owl Prowl Night Hike & learn about owl species as you listen for their distinctive calls on this guided hike. This workshop will be conducted by Kelly McKay (BioEco Research and Monitoring Center), with assistance from Mark Roberts (Clinton County Conservation) and Brian Ritter (Nahant Marsh Education Center) & is being presented as part of the Building Better Birders programming series.
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For the full event description, and more information, please visit the Pottawattamie Conservation website.
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Building Better Birders: A Summary of the First-Ever Christmas Bird Count Marathon
6:30pm to 8:00pm
Hitchcock Nature Center
Building Better Birders: A Summary of the First-Ever Christmas Bird Count Marathon
Hitchcock Nature Center
27792 Ski Hill Loop
Honey Creek, Iowa 51542
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Thursday, December 2, 2021
6:30pm · 8:00pm
Join us at Hitchcock Nature Center on Thursday, December 2nd at 6:30 p.m. for Building Better Birders: The Ultimate Winter Bird Survey, A Summary of the First Ever Christmas Bird Count Marathon. This presentation gives an overview and history of the Christmas Bird Count Program. We describe the successful completion of the first CBC Marathon by discussing each individual count and highlighting noteworthy birds identified. Information on local CBC compilers will be available if people are interested in participating.
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For the full event description, and more information, please visit the Pottawattamie Conservation website.
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December 11
The Hitchcock Experience Endurance Run
5:00am to 11:30pm
Hitchcock Nature Center
The Hitchcock Experience Endurance Run
Hitchcock Nature Center
27792 Ski Hill Loop
Honey Creek, Iowa 51542
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Saturday, December 11, 2021 to Sunday, December 12, 2021
5:00am · 11:30pm
Hitchcock Nature Center is proud to host another amazing Hitchcock Experience Endurance Run, presented by the Greater Omaha Area Trail-Runnerz. Runners will descend upon the park December 11th & 12th to take part in either a half marathon, 101K, 50 mile, or 100 mile endurance run through the picturesque Loess Hills.
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For the full event description, and more information, please visit the Pottawattamie Conservation website.
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December 12
The Hitchcock Experience Endurance Run
5:00am to 11:30pm
Hitchcock Nature Center
The Hitchcock Experience Endurance Run
Hitchcock Nature Center
27792 Ski Hill Loop
Honey Creek, Iowa 51542
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Saturday, December 11, 2021 to Sunday, December 12, 2021
5:00am · 11:30pm
Hitchcock Nature Center is proud to host another amazing Hitchcock Experience Endurance Run, presented by the Greater Omaha Area Trail-Runnerz. Runners will descend upon the park December 11th & 12th to take part in either a half marathon, 101K, 50 mile, or 100 mile endurance run through the picturesque Loess Hills.
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For the full event description, and more information, please visit the Pottawattamie Conservation website.
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Conservation
December 14
VA Commission Meeting
1:00pm to 3:00pm
Pottawattamie County Veteran Affairs
VA Commission Meeting
Pottawattamie County Veteran Affairs
623 6th Ave
Council Bluffs, IA
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Tuesday, December 14, 2021
1:00pm · 3:00pm
December 18
Winter Survival Secrets
9:00am to 12:00pm
Hitchcock Nature Center
Winter Survival Secrets
Hitchcock Nature Center
27792 Ski Hill Loop
Honey Creek, Iowa 51542
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Saturday, December 18, 2021
9:00am · 12:00pm
Join us & celebrated educator Ron Cisar for another session of "A Land Ethic Workshop" on Saturday, December 18th from 9:00 to 12:00 p.m. This program will be held entirely online & is perfect for anyone with an interest in conservation & a desire to develop a better understanding of the natural world outside their own front door.
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For the full event description, and more information, please visit the Pottawattamie Conservation website.
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December 31
NEW YEAR’S DAY 2022 (JANUARY 1, 2022) - County Offices Closed
NEW YEAR’S DAY 2022 (JANUARY 1, 2022) - County Offices Closed
Council Bluffs, IA
Friday, December 31, 2021
New Year's Eve Night Hike
6:00pm to 7:00pm
Hitchcock Nature Center
New Year's Eve Night Hike
Hitchcock Nature Center
27792 Ski Hill Loop
Honey Creek, Iowa 51542
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Friday, December 31, 2021
6:00pm · 7:00pm
Celebrate the new year under an open sky with a guided hike in the beautiful Loess Hills. End your hike by watching the downtown Omaha New Year fireworks from the top of the Hitchcock Hawkwatch tower.
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For the full event description, and more information, please visit the Pottawattamie Conservation website.
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