prairie Archives - Field Trip Iowa

Bison skin and bones that can be touched in the Visitor Center at Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge

Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge – Prairie City

June 9, 2017 Field Trip Iowa Central Iowa, Free, History, Science

Place/Event: Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge Location: Off of Highway 163 at the Prairie City exit (GPS/Google gets confused[…]

Jester Park – Granger

July 21, 2016 Field Trip Iowa Central Iowa, Free, Science

Jester Park is a local favorite of ours and it’s easy to see why! With the most unique natural playscape[…]

Ledges State Park – Madrid

July 16, 2016 Field Trip Iowa Central Iowa, Free, Science

Ledges State Park is my old stomping grounds. I grew up on a farm three miles to the east. I[…]

Living History Farms in Urbandale

April 14, 2016 Field Trip Iowa Central Iowa, History

Place/Event: Living History Farms Location: 11121 Hickman Rd, Urbandale, IA 50322 Cost: $9-15 – see website Grade/age range: Prek-12 Group size: large or[…]

Lake Red Rock and Observational Tower in Knoxville

April 14, 2016 Field Trip Iowa Central Iowa, Free, History, Science

Place/Event: Lake Red Rock Location: 1105 Co Hwy T15, Knoxville, IA 50138 Cost: Free Grade/age range: Prek-12 Group size: large or[…]

The Mines of Spain in Dubuque

April 14, 2016 Field Trip Iowa Eastern Iowa, Free, History, Science

Place/Event: The Mines of Spain Recreation Area and E.B.Lyons Interpretive and Nature Center Location: 8991 Bellevue Heights Rd, Dubuque, IA[…]

Harrison County Historical Village and Welcome Center

April 9, 2016 Field Trip Iowa Free, History, Western Iowa

Place/Event: Harrison County Historical Village and Welcome Center Location: 2931 Monroe Ave, Missouri Valley, IA 51555 Cost: Free Grade/age range: Prek-12 Group[…]