Explore the universe as we discover the basics of Astronomy and observe stars, constellations, planets, moon craters, and orbiting satellites. Bring your curiosity and binoculars to the amphitheater so we can observe the night sky. Bring your smart phone with a star finder app loaded on it to assist us in night sky observation. This program is for all ages of people who are curious...

Celebrate fall at our annual Little Wall Lake Halloween Event featuring trick or treating and hayrides. This family oriented event invites campers to Halloween themed decorate your campsite. There will be awards for the best two decorated campsites. Trick or treating will be in the campgrounds. Hayrides will start at the picnic shelter. No alcohol consumption is allowed at the hayrides. Non camping visitors should...

There are many Halloween events happening this year at the Briggs Woods Park in Hamilton County, Iowa! Campers decorate their sites for trick or treaters and a chance for two awards for the best decorated campsites. Free events are trick or treating, hayrides and kids' games at Shelter 1. The Luminary Night Hike is a fundraiser for the Naturalist Program and is free to ages...

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 nocturnal woodland animals 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 and red-light coverings but numbers are limited. This...

Join us for a night hike to the Skillet Creek Indian Mounds as we walk through the leaves. Come and enjoy the sights, sounds, and smells of the night as we hike this moderately to difficult hiking path up the hillside. We will discuss the area history and observe the burial and ceremonial mounds on the hill top. This program is for all ages of...

Come search for hidden candy canes on the trees, bushes and logs on the park trails hike in Briggs Woods Park. Join the County Naturalist and discuss the history of the candy cane and and what is happening with the animals in the woods during the winter. Dress appropriately for the cold weather conditions. Register on www.mycountyparks.com Questions contact John Laird at 515-297-0423 Date: Saturday,...