Join us for the Dubuque Twilight Camp!

Dates: Thursday, March 19 and Friday, March 20, 2026

Times: 5:00pm-7:00pm, both days

Price: $45 if registered by Mar 11, $50 starting Mar 12. Price and registration includes both days

The Conservation Twilight Camp is a two-evening outdoor learning experience designed to help Scouts:

• Understand how soil and water support life and communities
• Learn how ecosystems function locally
• Participate in hands-on conservation service
• Connect with local conservation professionals
• Experience outdoor education in a fun, accessible after-school format

This program supports advancement, conservation awareness, and Scouting’s commitment to stewardship of the outdoors.

Day 1: Soil & Water Conservation

Thursday, March 19 | 5:00–7:00 PM
Location: Meeting at Rabbit Hollow’s Garage, Dubuque off of Southern Ave.

Partner: Dubuque County Soil & Water Conservation

Needs: Hiking gear, six essentials

Learning Focus

• Why healthy soil matters
• How water moves through the environment
• How erosion and pollution affect waterways
• How individuals can protect natural resources

Activities

• Conservation of soil (on Hike)
• Flora and Fauna
• Water & Erosion Station
• Rainfall and erosion demonstration trays
• How vegetation prevents runoff
• Simple watershed model
• Wastewater off the land
• Catfish Creek Water Monitoring Project

Conservation ProjectHands-on service project such as:

• Waterway clean up (Badge available)

Day 2: Water Systems & Ecosystems in Action **EARN Clean Water Cub Scouts!

Friday, March 20 | 5:00–7:00 PM
Location: City of Dubuque Wastewater Treatment Facility
Partner: City of Dubuque

Schedule 5-6pm Tour of Facility, 6-7pm Conservation Project to help clean up along waterway

Learning Focus

• Where water goes after it leaves our homes
• How wastewater is cleaned and returned safely to the environment
• The connection between human systems and natural ecosystems
• How pollution prevention protects rivers and wildlife

Program Highlights

City of Dubuque staff will guide Scouts through an age-appropriate exploration of the wastewater treatment process and its role in protecting local waterways and ecosystems.

Program components may include:

• Guided tour of the wastewater treatment facility
• Demonstration of the water cleaning process
• Discussion about protecting storm drains and rivers
• Interactive activity about water conservation and pollution prevention
• Scouts will learn how communities work together to keep water clean and how their everyday choices impact local ecosystems.

**Refunds not available for this event**