Events

Our Basic Star Party, in partnership with Quincy Teen Reach, is perfect for introducing the night sky to youth and adults.  Gardner Camp has the best viewing sky in the entire region. We kick off the party inside our amazing StarLab planetarium where groups can fly to Mars and the Moon as well as view…

Work with an IDNR biologist to go through the banding process for wood ducks found at Gardner Camp. Learn all about the most beautiful species of waterfowl in our area. We will discuss how and why wood ducks are banded, the life cycle of a wood duck and talk about their unique nesting preferences. After…

Join us for our Whitetail Archery Academy. Youth (Ages 12-17) will receive hands-on, interactive shooting and field experience to ready themselves for bow season. Experienced instructors will take time teaching bowhunting field techniques – shot placement, blood trailing, game retrieval, tree stand safety, trail camera tactics, deer management, and more. Mixed in, we will feature…