Field Trip: Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area
2026-08-23 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area: for shorebirds and other early fall migrants.Expect moderate hiking at some viewing areas. Dress for the weather and wet and muddy trails. No bathrooms on site. Bring a spotting scope if you have one.
Meet leader Chris Caster at the HWMA parking lot on Swan Lake Road, across from Swan Lake (GPS coordinates 41.776108, -91.678314). We will carpool our way around Hawkeye, finishing around noon.Map: https://iowacitybirdclub.org/miscellanious-maps/.

Pelican Festival
2026-08-30 11:00 - 16:00 | 2564 Amana Rd NW, Swisher, IA, United States
Pelican Festival at Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area, near the DNR headquarters at 2564 Amana Road NW, Swisher. A family-friendly event to enjoy and learn about our local migrating American White Pelicans. Get close-up looks at pelicans and other birds through our spotting scopes. Attend outdoor presentations on pelicans, raptors, and more. There will be exhibits by many conservation organizations and face painting for the kids. Portable toilet on site.
https://iowacitybirdclub.org/pelican-festival/
