Winter Fun Day

Saturday, February 6, 2016 - 10:00am to 5:00pm

Join us for a fun-filled day of winter activities.  This is an event the whole family can enjoy, so plan to come out and discover winter at its best.  A limited number of skis and snowshoes are available, so please call to reserve equipment; (563) 328-3286.  BYOM ~ Bring your own mug.

10:00 A.M. ~ Cross-country Ski Clinic ~ Come learn the basics of cross-country skiing and tour the Wapsi Center trails; if conditions allow. Participants will learn about proper skiing techniques, safety and equipment.  Participants may bring their own equipment. Due to current site/weather conditions, the scheduled Cross Country Ski portion will be cancelled.

 12:30 P.M. ~ Nature Hike ~ Join Michael Granger on this excursion into the Wapsi River Center's woodlands.  We will be traveling the way of the Native Americans and early pioneers, looking for signs of life in the still, winter woods.

 2:00 P.M. ~ Winter Bird Feeding ~ Come learn how to identify winter birds; plus how to attract and feed our feathered friends.  Fun for all ages!

 3:00 P.M. ~ BUG Hotels ~ Join a Wapsi naturalist to learn how to attract insects to your yard by making a bug hotel. Please call to reserve your kit today (563) 328-3286!

 4:30 P.M. ~ 8th Annual Chili Cook-off ~ The Friends of the Wapsi Center, Inc. will be hosting this annual competition.  Please bring your best chili creation to share, and possibly win the coveted chili cup!!!  Donations are accepted, and please bring your own table setting.

Winter Fun Day event update: Due to current site/weather conditions, the scheduled Cross Country Ski portion will be cancelled. The Snowshoe Nature Hike portion will be offered as a Nature Hike without snowshoes, at the scheduled time of 12:30. All remaining programs will be offered as scheduled. 

Wapsi River Center
(563) 328-3286