Hurstville Interpretive Center

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Stop out this weekend to pick up some monarch caterpillars to take home to experience their amazing life cycle! All ages...
08/22/2026

Stop out this weekend to pick up some monarch caterpillars to take home to experience their amazing life cycle! All ages can enjoy caring for the caterpillars and watching their transformation.

We are open Noon-5:00 Saturday and Sunday. We have small containers to transport them home. At home, you will need a rearing container and access to milkweed to feed the caterpillars.

For more information about rearing monarch caterpillars indoors, visit:https://monarchwatch.org/rear/

08/20/2026

Calling all slugs!

Do you have a slug problem in your garden? We want them! We are currently taking any small, living slugs (smaller than 2 inches) to feed to our animals. If you have slugs, please drop them off at the Hurstville Interpretive Center during open hours. Our Little Brown Snake thanks you in advance.

We have monarch caterpillars available for anyone who would like to experience rearing them at home! Stop out at the Cen...
08/18/2026

We have monarch caterpillars available for anyone who would like to experience rearing them at home!

Stop out at the Center to pick some up. We are open Monday-Friday from 9:00-4:00 and Saturday and Sunday 12:00-5:00 PM.

We have small containers to transport them home. At home, you will need a rearing container and access to milkweed to feed the caterpillars.

For more information about rearing monarch caterpillars indoors, visit:https://monarchwatch.org/rear/

08/14/2026

The Wildlife Prairie Park Trip is 4 days away! This is the last day to register! Don’t miss this chance to see amazing midwest animals and experience guided tours to learn more about wildlife ecology and history. Link in the comments!

08/11/2026

Don't miss your chance to see all these cute critters! The signup deadline has been extended until Friday the 14th at 5pm!
$25 for admission, a guided tour, train ride, and self exploration! Meet at the Hurstville Interpretive Center by 8am to carpool/caravan. Participants are welcome to leave after the tour as long as their carpool vehicle is taken care of. For questions call the center or email Macey [email protected]

08/07/2026

Our naturalists have been appearing on the Outdoor Journal radio show over the last few months talking about lots of different outdoor topics! Make sure you check out the KDTH radio station or listen to their podcasts after the show airs around 5:45 (link in comments).
Tonight's show will be talking about our OWLS group and upcoming OWLS programs!

08/07/2026

Things to register for by next week:

- OWLS Wildlife Prairie Park Trip| August 18 (Register by Aug. 12th)
- Kokedama Workshop| August 16 (Register by August 13th)
- Paddle Pickup| August 15 (Register by August 14th)
- Kids Nature Walk and Craft| August 16 (Register by August 15th)

Links in the comment section below!

08/04/2026

Our Creek Critters Event is tomorrow! If you are interested in catching bugs in the stream, then this is the event for you! All ages are welcome! We do have some storms predicted tomorrow, so if you would like to be directly updated if the event gets canceled, register at the link in the comments!

Address

18670 63rd Street
Maquoketa, IA
52060

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

(563) 652-3783

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