Family Explore Day at Heritage Valley

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You're invited to Heritage Valley, a 1,200-acre nature preserve near Decorah, for an afternoon of outdoor activities and fun for the whole family!

Learn more about Heritage Valley, the plants and wildlife found there. Explore the valley via short guided hikes and other hands-on activities led by Allamakee and Winneshiek County Conservation naturalists.

Use a spotting scope and binoculars (provided) to find birds. Touch furs and skulls of animals that call Heritage Valley home. Explore the plants and insects of the prairies. Follow the river bank looking for signs of animal neighbors.

An RSVP is appreciated for this event.
Please RSVP to Abby Hade Terpstra at aterpstra@inhf.org or 515-288-1846 x15

Please bring:

• Water bottle
• Appropriate clothing and footwear
• Sunscreen, hat and bug repellent, if desired

Details

• No experience necessary
• All ages welcome, children must be accompanied by an adult
• Terrain can be uneven
• You will be asked to sign a liability waiver
• Portapot available on-site

Directions

We will meet at the old barn foundation at 303 Ellingson Bridge Drive, Decorah.  This is where we usually meet for volunteer events at Heritage Valley. From Waukon, go north on Hwy 76/9th St. NW out of Waukon. In 7 miles, take a left onto Iverson Bridge Rd. Go past Sandpiper Rd. At the first "Y" in the road, go left onto Ellingson Bridge Dr. At the 2nd "Y", go right to stay on Ellingson Bridge Dr. Go over the river and just after Red Bud Dr., look for an INHF sign and staff.  There is plenty of parking off the road. > VIEW MAP

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