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Bison Fest at Botna Bend

November 2 | 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Botna Bend Park

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In honor of National Bison Day, come visit our bison herd out at Botna Bend Park and learn more about this magnificent species and the conservation efforts that help protect them.

Swing by between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. for fun, family-friendly activities, including:

  • Botna Bend’s live bison herd
  • Atlatl throwing
  • Bison wool spinning
  • Flint knapping
  • Hay rack rides
  • Bison artifacts
  • Food by The Feed Trough
  • Crafts
  • Fossils
  • Union Pacific Railroad Museum: Learn about the history of bison and the railroad
  • The Nature Conservancy: Learn about the symbiotic relationship between bison and the prairie 
  • Music by Ron Cisar
  • Video presentations on the Joy Creek Major archaeological site & Coralville Lake's Devonian Fossil Gorge

This event is free with a $3 park entry fee or membership and will be held RAIN or SHINE. We'll see you there!

Thank you to our event sponsor Golden Hills RC&D!

Contact: Kylie Jacott
Phone: (712) 828-2140
Email: [email protected]

Categories: Arts & Culture, Community, Educational, Family Friendly, Food & Drink, Music, Outdoors

Botna Bend Park
27792 Ski Hill Loop
Honey Creek, IA
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