On Sunday, April 12, 2026, at 2:00pm in the Betty Strong Encounter Center auditorium, Gary Zalud and Dan Holtz will present Heroism on the Plains: Story Songs of Courage and Determination. Admission is free, but freewill donations encouraged.
On Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 11:00am, join Ms. Amy at the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center to do some experiments like the Corps of Discovery.
On Sunday, April 19, 2026, at 2:00pm in the Betty Strong Encounter Center, Sarah Elker will present her American Folk Song collection. Admission is free, but freewill donations are encouraged.
Have you ever kept a journal? On Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 11:00am, join Ms. Amy at the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center to learn about recording entries in a journal. No registration is required for this free class.
On Sunday, April 26, 2026, at 2:00pm in the Betty Strong Encounter Center auditorium, actor Tom Milligan performs as Grant Wood: Prairie Rebel. Admission is free, but freewill donations are encouraged.
Have you made a basket? On Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 11:00am, join Ms. Amy at the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center to learn about the unique skill of Basket Weaving. No registration is required for this free class
On Sunday, May 3 at 2:00 PM at the Betty Strong Encounter Center, Jack and Mike Langley will brighten our day with a “Celebration of Mother’s Day.” playing original and evergreen favorites.
Have you ever used beads to make jewelry or to decorate a shirt? On Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 11:00am, join Ms. Amy at the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center to learn about the unique skill of Beading. No registration is required for this free class. Admission is free, but free will donations encouraged.
On May 10, 2026, at 2:00pm in the Betty Strong Encounter Center auditorium, leaders of the 50th Annual Loess Hills Prairie Seminar will discuss and show images from the fifty years of preserving and enjoying the beautiful unique ecology of our Loess Hills.
On Sunday May 17, 2026, at 2:00pm in the Betty Strong Encounter Center, come enjoy a musical performance by the band Porch Swing featuring James Schrag on violin, Joe Von Hilton on guitar, and Dylan James on guitar.
On Sunday, May 24, 2026, at 2:00pm in the Betty Strong Encounter Center auditorium, John Liepa Iowa’s Ethnic Heritage, or “Who Do You Think We Are?”
On Sunday, May 31, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., Kevin and Joanne Keane perform at the Betty Strong Encounter Center. Admission is free; freewill donations are encouraged.