Come have some crazy fun and learn to create Christmas Gnomes for the Holidays. Kids of all ages will learn to create these cute gnomes using cozy socks. The finished product makes a great gift for Mom too! Bring the kids, bring grandma, bring the neighbors, bring your friends! Littles may require adult assistance due to the use of hot glue. Gnome it up for...
Come have some crazy fun and learn to create Christmas Gnomes for the Holidays. Kids of all ages will learn to create these cute gnomes using cozy socks. The finished product makes a great gift for Mom too! Bring the kids, bring grandma, bring the neighbors, bring your friends! Littles may require adult assistance due to the use of hot glue. Gnome it up for...
If you love trekking through snow join us on a snowshoe night hike under a full moon. We will go over some snowshoe instruction in the Conservation Office and then snowshoe together outside under a full moon. If there is little or no snow we will still have a full moon night hike in the park. Feel free to bring your own snowshoes. RSVP required...
What are the things to consider for building a successful bluebird box? Come and listen to Jaclyn Hill give a presentation on the issues to consider for increasing the success of your blue bird box. Jaclyn designed a bluebird box that is approved by the North American Bluebird Society. She has also received the Iowa Governors Volunteer Award for leading Iowa in the Bluebird Program....
Enjoy a short talk about deer antler sheds and then hike on the park trails with our County Naturalist. We will be looking for deer antler sheds, tree rubbings, and scrapes, droppings, and deer beds. Register on line at www.mycountyparks.com Questions contact John Laird at 515-297-0423 Date: Saturday, April 1, 2023 Time: 10:00 am to 11:00 am Location: Conservation Office Briggs Woods Park, Webster City,...
Have you wondered about Lyme Disease and what it is like for people that have been diagnosed with it? If so come and listen to two local people that have been diagnosed with Lyme Disease and have followed various treatment options. We will also talk about Lyme Disease prevention and then take a hike on the trails if you choose. If you would rather linger...
Join us on a nature hike and observe 2 of our 3 waterfalls. Meet by the trailhead at Shelter 2 and hike the woodland trail to the waterfalls with our County Naturalist. We will discuss the formation of the waterfalls and observe the St. Lous limestone bedrock the water flows over. We will discuss the origins of the bedrock formation during the Mississippian period. We...
Join us to become a better birder and citizen scientist during our Workshop #1. We will have an early morning bird walk, get introduced to Iowan birds and even get introduced to butterfly gardening. For more information contact John Laird at 515-297-0423. Visit mycountyparks.com for the full schedule and topics. Date: Tuesday, May 16, 2023 Location: Conservation Office, Briggs Woods Park, Webster City, IA Time:...
Join us in Webster City for Market Nights every Thursday in June, July and August. This family and pet friendly event features live music, hot food and cold drinks! There are family activities, fresh foods and local artisan makers.
Get hooked on fishing and meet the Hamilton County Law Enforcement officers at their annual fishing derby. This family event is free to the public and Iowa residents do not need a fishing license. Not only will kids interact with law enforcement in a positive manner, but there are prizes and free snacks. We will discuss fishing pole maintenance, fish ID, fishing regulations, water safety,...
Join our local producers for a weekly farmers market in Waterworks Park! Lost of new vendors to come check out.
Join us in Webster City for Market Nights every Thursday in June, July and August. This family and pet friendly event features live music, hot food and cold drinks! There are family activities, fresh foods and local artisan makers.
