DIXON, IOWA (October 13, 2026) — On Saturday, October 17, 3PM, there will be a Great Pumpkin Atlatl Hunt held at the Wapsi River Environmental Education Center in Dixon, Iowa.
Join Naturalist Mike for a chance to hunt with an atlatl, a primitive hunting weapon originally used to hunt mastodon and bison.
Large cardboard pumpkins and real pumpkins will be set out as targets.
Fun for anyone ten years old and above.
Younger children are welcome to attend with a responsible adult but will have limited participation.
This program is weather permitting.
Want to grill out? Starting at 5PM, a campfire will be available for your grilling needs.
Please bring your own food items, we will provide the roasting sticks.
Online registration is required. To register, go to:
https://iascottctyweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/iteminfo.html?Module=AR&FMID=84034853
The Wapsi River Environmental Education Center can be found six miles south of Wheatland or one mile northwest of Dixon, Iowa by taking County Road Y4E, then turning north at 52nd Avenue, and follow the signs for about one mile.
