Skunk Cabbage Hike
Schedule
Fri, 20 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am
UTC-05:00Location
Swiss Valley Nature Reserve | Peosta, IA
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Lace up your boots and enjoy a spring hike in search of the extremely early blooming skunk cabbage. Skunk cabbage emerges in early spring in Eastern Iowa and grows in wet areas, including the hanging bog at Swiss Valley. Skunk cabbage has the unique ability to produce heat which allows it to emerge and bloom even if there is still snow on the ground. As you may have guessed, this plant gets its name from the unpleasant smell it emits.
Dress for the weather and be prepared to hike 2-3 miles.
This is an OWLS event. OWLS programs are open to all adults and are a collaboration between Dubuque, Jackson, and Jones County Conservation Departments. This event is free and open to adults.
For more information or to sign up, call Dubuque County Conservation at Swiss Valley Nature Center at (563) 556-6745.
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