Dandelion Discoveries Nature School

08/19/2026

We still have a few openings in our Nature Play Experience Program for ages 3–5, especially on Wednesdays! 🌿
If you’re looking for a nature-based outdoor morning program where your child can play, explore, learn, and connect with other children, there’s still time to join us for the 2026–2027 year.
Please message us to schedule a tour!

07/09/2026

What a wonderful morning with Noah's Ark Child Development Center!🦋 Thank you for inviting Dandelion Discoveries to lead your nature field trip. I loved exploring the park with you!

Thank you for sharing these memories! If your preschool, homeschool group, or organization is looking for a guided nature field trip, we'd love to connect. 💚

04/28/2026

🌼 Summer Camp spots are still available!

Chasing bugs, water play, nature crafts, and outdoor adventures await. A few spots remain in each session. Save your child’s spot today!
https://www.dandeliondiscoveries.org/summer-camp

04/24/2026

Come visit us tomorrow at the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium for the Party for the Planet!

Join us for Party for the Planet on April 25, from 10 AM to 3 PM!

Meet with incredible local partners and organizations like the regional chapter of Trout Unlimited, Country View Honey, Dubuqueland Pheasants Forever, Goats on the Go with their grazing crew at Woodward Wetland, thanks to a Sustainable Dubuque grant, and many more!

Enjoy hands-on experiences: touch a real shark at our shark tank, explore interactive booths, and dive into conservation activities for all ages.

Plus, take home a free white pine sapling, courtesy of our sponsor Wagner Nursery!

All activities are included with general admission or membership. Learn more and see participating partners by visiting https://www.rivermuseum.org/events/party-planet

04/23/2026

Here is a quick tour of our outdoor learning space! Many options for hands-on and imaginative play. We also venture out of this space too.

04/22/2026

Before children can care for the Earth, they need to get their hands in it, explore it, and fall in love with it. 🌎💚
Happy Earth Day from Dandelion Discoveries 🌼
Dubuque, Iowa