Join us at Hitchcock Nature Center on Saturday, May 5th as we welcome entomologist Randall Cass who will be presenting at 10:00 a.m. and again at 2:00 p.m.

Attendees will learn more about Iowa’s unique native bee species, the Iowa State Extension Office’s important research on these amazing insects, and discover all the ways native pollinators impact the economy and ecology of the state of Iowa.

Programs will be held at 10:00 a.m. & again at 2;00 p.m. at the Loess Hills Lodge at Hitchcock Nature Center. No pre-registration is required for this all ages event.

Hitchcock Nature Center kicks off the month of May with this new program being held in conjunction with the Harvest Spoon Tour. 6 partner business in 5 different locations in Harrison & Pottawattamie Counties open their doors on the first Saturday of May and October to give visitors a unique way to celebrate the food and culture of Iowa’s Loess Hills. Each partner will be presenting a variety of activities, tastes, and experiences, for more information click here find The Harvest Spoon Tour on Facebook.

Participants do not need to be Harvest Spoon Tour goers to enjoy this informative program!

Participants must purchase a $3.00 per vehicle daily entrance pass or have a Pottawattamie Conservation Foundation membership to attend this program. Daily entrance passes may be purchased with exact change or check at the front gate and may be purchased the day of the event. Memberships start at $20.00 annually and may be purchased from staff at any of our parks or at the Loess Hills Lodge at Hitchcock Nature Center during regular business hours. Memberships may also be purchased in advance online at www.pottawattamieconservationfoundation.com.

There is no additional fee to attend this program, free will donations are accepted and will support continued programming opportunities in Pottawattamie County.