Bring your bike and meet at the JewEllsworth trail head in Jewell on the north end of town. Remember to bring your bike helmet and a water bottle for our ride together. We will look at some of the landscape features along the way and discuss the local area history. We will plan on riding from Jewell to Saratoga Avenue and back on the bike...
Come and join our Fireside Chat at the amphitheater as we discuss the basics of Geocaching with the use of your cell phone. Geocaching is a popular hobby and a good way to get outdoors to explore the woods as you search for a geocaches. Join us as we go on a quest for some geocaches at Camp WaNoKi. We will have some old GPS...
Have you ever wanted to be like Indiana Jones and dig up ancient artifacts or find buried treasure? Come and join us and you will learn about prehistoric and historic times. You will get an up-close look at real Native American stone tools and arrow heads. You can participate in a real hands-on dig to find artifacts, coins, and bones at the beach after the...
Curious about how to drink whiskey the proper way? Interested in how it's made - locally & with fresh ingredients? Reserve your spot online today at www.wildcatdistillery.com The guided tastings happen between 12 & 4 pm.
Curious about how to drink whiskey the proper way? Interested in how it's made - locally & with fresh ingredients? Reserve your spot online today at www.wildcatdistillery.com The guided tastings happen between 12 & 4 pm.
Celebrate the fall by participating in this family-oriented event. Bring your camper and decorate your campsite as there will be awards for the best two decorated campsites. Trick or treating will be in the campgrounds will be from 4 pm to 7 pm. Hayrides will also be from 4 pm to 7 pm starting at the picnic shelter. No alcohol consumption is allowed at the...
Join us at our annual Briggs Woods Park Halloween Events! Bring your camper out ahead of time and decorate your campsite. There will be awards for the best two decorated campsites. People mover rides, Trick or Treating in campgrounds, and kids’ games at the Beach Shelter. Time: 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Brigg’s Woods Campgrounds Trick or Treating 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Hayrides start...
Have you ever hiked in the woods after dark? Come and check it off your bucket list as we take a guided night hike and follow the luminary pumpkins on the woodland trails. We will learn about Iowa’s owls and their special adaptions for night time survival. Bring your own headlight or flashlight with a red-light option if you wish. We will supply some lights...
Curious about how to drink whiskey the proper way? Interested in how it's made - locally & with fresh ingredients? Reserve your spot online today at www.wildcatdistillery.com The guided tastings happen between 12 & 4 pm.
What owls fly around Brigg’s Woods Park at night? Come and join us on a night hike as we discuss the owls of Brigg’s Woods Park. We will also explore the universe as we observe stars, constellations, planets, moon craters, and orbiting satellites. Bring your curiosity, binoculars, and a flashlight to the amphitheater and join us. We will hike on the bike trail to the...
The Wilcox Trail is located with the Little Wall Lake park. It connects the north to the south side of the lake. This trail has some undisturbed glacial rock shoreline! The hike themes will vary depending on the location and what is going on with the natural resources at that time of the year. We will start out with some of the hike locations planned...
Enjoy the start of the Holiday Season by creating your own grapevine wreath and decorating it to the holiday of your choosing. Christmas, Thanksgiving, and Easter are common wreath theme examples but others are welcome. Feel free to bring extra decorations and snacks to share with others. You must preregister for this workshop online only. The fee for the workshop is $25.00. Join this fun-filled...