DISON, IOWA (April 15, 2026) — On Saturday, April 25, 10:25AM, there will be a program on “The Life of a River: Mississippi, Source to Sea,” held at the Wapsi River Environmental Education Center in Dixon, Iowa.

On its 2,300-mile journey, the Mississippi River transforms from a sky-blue trickle of a creek to an earth-toned torrent, collecting water from 32 US states and two Canadian provinces before finally spilling into the sea.

DIXON, IOWA (February 6, 2026) — On Saturday, February 14, 9:30AM, there will be a Backyard Birds program held at the Wapsi River Environmental Education Center in Dixon, Iowa.

Join Naturalist Becky to learn how to identify and attract backyard birds! Plus learn about the global citizen science program, the Great Backyard Bird Count.

DIXON, IOWA (January 21, 2026) — On Saturday, January 31, 10:37AM, there will be a Writing in Nature program held at the Wapsi River Environmental Education Center in Dixon, Iowa.

Focus your mind and find inspiration at the Wapsi River Center.

DIXON, IOWA (January 15, 2026) — On Saturday, January 24, 10AM, there will be a Paint by Nature program held at the Wapsi River Environmental Education Center in Dixon, Iowa.

Join Naturalist Paige for a fun lesson on bald eagles followed by a step-by-step eagle painting.

This event is family friendly! All ages and abilities are welcome to come learn and paint. $3/canvas.

Online registration is required.

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