Whiterock Conservancy
Upcoming Events
Wild Whiterock: Explore the Oak Ridge Pond
May 21, 2022, 3:00:00 PM
Learn about pond life and water quality at the Oak Ridge Pond!
Wild Whiterock: Spring Wildflower Hike
May 14, 2022, 7:00:00 PM
Join us for a free spring wildflower hike at the River Campground! All are welcome.
Iowa Star Party Public Night
August 28, 2022, 12:30:00 AM
Come out to the Star Field Campground for an evening of star gazing under Iowa's darkest skies at Whiterock Conservancy!
Archaeology Public Field Dig
May 27, 2022, 7:00:00 PM
Come see an archaeologist field dig in action at Whiterock Conservancy!
Whiterock Conservancy Annual Fishing Derby
May 29, 2022, 2:00:00 PM
Join us for a fun afternoon of fishing at the Historic Garst Farmstead ponds! All are welcome and families are encouraged.
Archaeology Program: What do animal bones tell us?
May 27, 2022, 12:00:00 AM
How can animal bones be used to learn about people of the past? Learn how animal bones are studied in the field of archaeology!
Archaeology Program: Iowa’s Burial Laws and Archaeological Ethics
May 28, 2022, 12:00:00 AM
Ever wondered about how the State Archaeologist's office protects ancient human burial sites and human remains?
Archaeology Program: LiDAR Applications in Cultural Resources Management
May 26, 2022, 12:00:00 AM
Join us to learn about a non-invasive technique being used to study archaeology field sites!
Archaeology Program: Wind, Water, and Ice: The Geological History of Whiterock
May 25, 2022, 12:00:00 AM
Have you ever wondered at the beautiful bluffs and rolling hills of Whiterock Conservancy? Join us to learn the geologic history of this landscape and how these features came to be!
Archaeology Program: How were stone tools made?
May 29, 2022, 12:00:00 AM
Have you ever wondered how stone tools are made? Join for a interactive discussion and demonstration how stone tools were made and what we can learn from them!
Prairie Tours with Whiterock Conservancy and Iowa Prairie Network
June 25, 2022, 3:00:00 PM
Join us for one session, two sessions, or all three sessions as we learn and explore 3 unique native prairie remnants!
Nature Photography Workshop with Dean Schoeppner
June 23, 2022, 1:30:00 PM
Come hone your nature photography skills at Whiterock Conservancy during a 1.5 day workshop with professional photographer Dean Schoeppner!