DIXON, IOWA (May 9, 2025) — On Saturday, May 17, 2025, 9AM, there will be a Forage to Fork: Spring Edition program held at the Wapsi River Environmental Education Center in Dixon, Iowa. Come learn about the many wild edibles in your own neck of the woods. We will focus on foraging basics, foraging safety, identifying plants, and preparing wild edibles. We will take a hike outdoors to identify and forage some of the spring wild edibles available during this time.

DIXON, IOWA (January 15, 2025) — On Saturday, January 25, 2025, 1:30-3:30PM, there will be a Homemade Health and Home program held at the Wapsi River Environmental Education Center in Dixon, Iowa.

Come join Wapsi River Center staff and learn to create your own health and home products made with natural ingredients.

DIXON, IOWA (October 23, 2024) — On Saturday, November 2, 2024, 10AM-2PM, there will be a Fall Ecology Day: “Sense the Change” event held at the Wapsi River Environmental Education Center in Dixon, Iowa. Come explore the Wapsi River Center this Fall with our Naturalists. A woodland nature hike, prairie seed collection, and a fall prairie burn will help you get into the season. See Smokey the Bear and celebrate his 80th birthday! Family fun for everyone!

DIXON, IOWA (August 29, 2024) — On Saturday, September 14, 2024, 11AM, there will be a Sixth Annual Monarch Festival held at the Wapsi River Environmental Education Center in Dixon, Iowa.