Fly Tying

Calkins Interpretive Assistant presents a fly tying tutorial class at Calkins Nature Area. 

Summer Night Hike

During the summer in Hardin County, the conservation staff invites the public to join us at Calkins Nature Area for the annual night hike. The hike includes various family-friendly activities and stops set up in the moonlit woodland bottoms of the Iowa River on the Calkins Nature Area grounds.

Halloween Hike

Join us for a night of spooky adventures in October ! The night is full of costumes, candy, games, and a hay ride! Children and parents are welcome to join in the fun with face-painting, scary stories, creepy critters and Halloween crafts. The event is free to attend and great for families.

Christmas at Calkins

Join us in December for the annual Christmas at Calkins holiday event. People of all ages are welcome to attend and join in on the holiday fun. This free event will include games, crafts, snacks and a visit from Santa himself!