Winnebago County Conservation

Hanson Nature Center Overnight Campout

Get into the full swing of summer with an overnight campout at Winnebago County's Hanson Nature Center! Kids going into 3rd-5th grades will enjoy campfire cooking, stargazing, a night hike, popcorn, a movie, and a cozy sleepover. They'll need to bring a sleeping bag, pillow, and an overnight bag, but we'll provide the fun!

This program is jointly sponsored with NIACC, and registration is through them. People can register online here (search for "Overnight" in the top right corner), or call 641-422-4358. The cost for the campout is $15/child. People can also contact Winnebago County Naturalist Lisa Ralls at 641-567-3390 for more information.

Hanson Nature Center Overnight Campout

We will be working with NIACC to host this Overnight Campout for kids. More details to come...

WCCB Meeting

WCCB Meeting

Summer Wildflower Walk

Meet at the Thorpe Park shelter house for a leisurely walk around the park, learning about the summer wildflowers blooming there. We will see flowers such as bee balm, goldenrod, black-eyed susans, and other colorful natives!

Summer Stargazing

Join the WCCB for an informal tour of the summer nighttime sky! We will observe some of the more common summer constellations such as Scorpius the Scorpion, Lyra the Lyre, Aquilla the Eagle, and Cygnus the Swan. We will also take a look at the Big and Little Dippers, as well as the stars that make up all those constellations, and learn interesting facts about each of them! 

The Amazing Monarch Migration

Monarch butterflies are some of the most amazing insects on Earth! Come find out why and also help us tag Monarch butterflies for research. Although we should have a few Monarchs to tag, attendees are also welcome to bring their own to tag and release. 

WCCB Meeting

WCCB Meeting

WCCB Meeting

WCCB Meeting