Winter Birds of Effigy Mounds National Monument & Film Festival
Upcoming Events at Effigy Mounds National Monument including winter birding program and film screenings in January, February, and March.
Official NPS sourcePERMANENT NPS STORY ARCHIVE
Travel Archive
Organized by publication date and destination. Each story retains its permanent State & Nation address and official NPS source.
2024-12-05
1 STORIES2024-10-16
1 STORIESEffigy Mounds Fall Ranger Guided Hikes
The public is invited to join a ranger on a series of guided hikes this fall at Effigy Mounds National Monument.
Official NPS source2024-10-08
1 STORIESEffigy Mounds National Monument 75th Anniversary Commemoration
Join us on Saturday, October 26 at 10:00 a.m. to celebrate the 75th anniversary.
Official NPS source2024-08-08
1 STORIESCome Celebrate the National Park Service's 108th Birthday with Effigy Mounds National Monument: August 25, 2024
An invitation to celebrate the 108th birthday of the National Park Service at Effigy Mound National Monument.
Official NPS source2024-07-15
1 STORIESIntern Presentations & Cross Quarter Day Sunrise Hike
On July 25th at 1:00PM summer interns will be presenting their projects at the visitor center. On August 6th there will be a ranger-led hike to Fire Point begining at 5:00AM.
Official NPS source2024-06-24
1 STORIESPark Explorer Junior Ranger Day: “Pack Like a Ranger”
HARPER’S FERRY, IA -- Effigy Mounds National Monument invites children of all ages to participate in Park Explorer Junior Ranger Day: "Pack Like a Ranger" on Saturday, July 27, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Official NPS source2023-10-28
1 STORIESThe Iowa Tribe and Effigy Mounds
Lance Foster, Vice Chairman and Tribal Historic Preservation Officer of the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska as well as the director of the Ioway Tribal National Park, to speak Tuesday, November 7 at 6:00 pm. His presentation, “Iowa Tribe and Effigy Mounds: A Sister Park Connection,” will be given in the visitor center auditorium at Effigy Mounds National Monument.
Official NPS source2022-11-22
1 STORIESEffigy Mounds National Monument becomes a Tribal Sister Park to Ioway Tribal National Park
The National Park Service (NPS) Effigy Mounds National Monument and leaders of the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska (ITKN) signed a first-of-its-kind agreement establishing the first Tribal Sister Park relationship between a U.S. national park and a Tribal Nation’s National Park today. This agreement promotes cooperation and support between Ioway Tribal National Park and Effigy Mounds National Monument. It enriches the experience and capacity of the personnel at both parks, strengthening the nation-to-nation relationship.
Official NPS source2022-07-19
2 STORIESGuided Night Sky Hike
Join a Night Sky Ranger on Monday, July 25th from 9:30-11:00 PM to explore the nocturnal realms of Effigy Mounds National Monument! Call us at 563-873-3491, e-mail us at EFMO_Interpretation@nps.gov, or stop by the Visitor Center to reserve your spot!
Official NPS sourceJunior Scientist Day
Join Ranger Grace, along the Yellow River Boardwalk, on July 23rd between 11:00 am and 4:00 PM, for a chance to become an official Heartland Network Junior Scientist!
Official NPS source2022-06-28
1 STORIESFamily Fishing Fun Nights
Prairie du Chien’s Park and Recreation Department, the National Park Service and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are partnering up for ‘Family Fishing Fun Nights’. This 4-week event will be held each Tuesday in July, from 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm, at the Washington Street Park in Prairie du Chien, WI.
Official NPS source2021-11-23
1 STORIESEffigy Mounds NM Adopts New Visitor Center Hours for Winter
Effigy Mounds National Monument visitor center has shifted to winter hours, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. central time. Trails remain open from dawn to dusk, everyday.
Official NPS source2020-05-21
1 STORIESEffigy Mounds National Monument Trails Re-open Friday, May 22, 2020
Effigy Mounds National Monument trails re-open on Friday, May 22, 2020; Visitor Center to remain closed.
Official NPS source2020-04-18
1 STORIESEffigy Mounds National Monument Temporarily Closed
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and in alignment with Iowa Governor’s April 16 Public Health Emergency Proclamation requiring additional protective measures in Iowa’s RMCC Region 6, Effigy Mounds National Monument is temporarily closed, effective at sunset on Saturday, April 18.
Official NPS source2020-03-17
1 STORIESEffigy Mounds National Monument to Close Visitor Center
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and in alignment with CDC recommendations for public health and safety, Effigy Mounds National Monument will close the Visitor Center and all indoor facilities to the public effective immediately.
Official NPS source2020-03-05
1 STORIESIoway Images Then and Now
Effigy Mounds National Monument is honored to present artist, activist and musician Reuben Ironhorse-Kent, speaking on Ioway Images Then and Now, a discussion of the stories embedded in images and art.
Official NPS source2020-02-22
1 STORIESHo-Chunk Oral Stories: Are They Still Relevant Today
Effigy Mounds National Monument is honored to present, Bill Quackenbush, Tribal Historic Preservation Officer of the Ho-Chunk Nation speaking on Ho-Chunk Oral Stories: Are They Still Relevant Today?
Official NPS source2020-02-17
1 STORIESLost Nation: The Ioway To Kick Off Winter Stories at Effigy Mounds
“Lost Nation: The Ioway”, a three-film series will kick off Winter Stories at Effigy Mounds National Monument with two showings of the films on February 22nd and February 23rd, 2030.
Official NPS source2019-05-13
1 STORIESTim's Day on the Land
In honor of former employee Tim Mason, a volunteer day removing garlic mustard, followed by an evening program highlighting Tim's impact at Effigy Mounds National Monument.
Official NPS source2018-07-26
1 STORIESPreserving the Dignity of Those Who Went Before
A presentation on how human remains find their way into museum collections and the changes that have taken place to in law and ethics to put them back where they belong.
Official NPS source2018-07-02
1 STORIESPeregrine Falcons Return
This evening program will discuss the reintroduction efforts that took place in the late 1990's to bring peregrine falcons back to the region.
Official NPS source2018-02-16
1 STORIESEnvironmental Assessment for Effigy Mounds NM Septic System
The septic system for the park has failed and needs to be replaced. The Environmental Assessment has been created to analyze the options, public comment is welcome.
Official NPS source2017-12-18
1 STORIESWinter Film Festival 2018 Cancelled
The annual Winter Film Festival at Effigy Mounds is cancelled this year due to a failed septic system that cannot accommodate the extra visitors. No event will be planned until the new system is in place in the spring or summer 2018.
Official NPS source2017-08-30
1 STORIESSouth Unit Hikes in September
Enjoy the South Unit of the park this September with Ranger guided hikes on Thursdays and Sundays at 1:00 p.m.
Official NPS source2017-08-10
1 STORIESNight Explorer Junior Ranger
Join us for a Night Explorer Junior Ranger program on August 19th at 8:00 p.m.
Official NPS source2017-07-25
1 STORIES2017 Kids Archaeology Day
Activities for kids of all ages to learn about history and Archeology.
Official NPS source2017-07-21
1 STORIESEffigy Mounds NM Reopens in Wake of Storm
Storm damage from July 19 caused a extensive trail damage and a power outage causing the visitor center to close for one day. Call ahead before visiting for the most up to date trail information.
Official NPS source2017-07-14
1 STORIESJourney to Marching Bears
Join a ranger on a three hour hike up to the Marching Bears mound group in the South Unit. UPDATE: Event cancelled due to storm damage.
Official NPS source2017-07-10
1 STORIESJunior Ranger Day
Kids will learn about prehistoric fire starting, hunting and natural fiber cord making in this hands-on Junior Ranger Day.
Official NPS source2017-06-27
1 STORIESMounds by Moonlight
A 2-mile ranger guided hike to Firepoint on July 8th, 2017 departing from the visitor center at 8:15 p.m. and 8:45 p.m.
Official NPS source2017-06-13
1 STORIESAn Afternoon with Geri Schrab and Robert Boszhardt
Book signing and presentation by authors Geri Schrab and Robert Boszhardt about their book Hidden Thunder: Rock Art of the Upper Midwest.
Official NPS source2017-06-12
1 STORIESFur trade era demonstration.
Learn about the 1637 expedition of Marquette and Joliet and the origins of the historic fur trade.
Official NPS source2017-04-01
2 STORIESNational Jr. Ranger Day at Effigy Mounds NM
Join us at Effigy Mounds National Monument on April 22, 2017 for National Junior Ranger Day. Children of all ages are invited to join us from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. to learn about Three Sisters gardening, a type of companion gardening used by Native Americans in this area 1,000 years ago.
Official NPS sourcePresentation on Ecological History of Effigy Mounds NM and Surrounding Area
Come to Effigy Mounds National Monument on April 20th at 1pm for a slideshow presentation on the ecological history of NE IA & SW Wisconsin.
Official NPS source2017-02-02
1 STORIESDetails for Launch of U.S. Mint Effigy Mounds National Monument Quarter
Come and enjoy the celebration as the U.S. Mint and the National Park Service release the 36th America the Beautiful Quarter® honoring Effigy Mounds National Monument. Two free events will commemorate the quarter launch.
Official NPS source2017-01-09
1 STORIESU.S. Mint to Launch Effigy Mounds Quarter for the America the Beautiful Quarters® Program
The first quarter to be released in 2017 under the United States Mint’s America the Beautiful Quarters® Program will feature Iowa’s Effigy Mounds National Monument.
Official NPS source2016-12-02
1 STORIES54th Annual Effigy Mounds Film Festival
The Effigy Mounds Winter Film Festival is celebrating its 54th anniversary beginning Saturday, January 7th, 2016. The films are shown on Saturdays and Sundays at 10:00am, 11:00am, 12:00pm, 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm. There will also be a 1:00pm showing on Mondays.
Official NPS source2016-10-12
1 STORIESEffigy Mounds National Monument to Initiate Targeted Development Review Planning Effort to Decide Fate of Boardwalks, Other Infrastructure
The public meeting will focus on projects constructed between 1999 and 2009 without proper compliance with the requirements of Section 106 of the NHPA, and NEPA.
Official NPS source2016-02-25
1 STORIESEffigy Mounds National Monument to Release Draft Cultural Landscape Report for Public Review
On February 25, the National Park Service (NPS) will begin seeking the public's comments on a Draft Cultural Landscape Report and Environmental Assessment (CLR/EA) for Effigy Mounds National Monument. The public is encouraged to download and comment on the Draft CLR/EA during the public review period, which will run from February 25 through March 25.
Official NPS source2016-02-15
1 STORIESEffigy Mounds Film Festival for March 2016
Effigy Mounds National Monument continues to celebrate the 53rd Annual Winter Film Festival with free movies for the month of January. Show times for the film are 10:00, 11:00 a.m., 12 noon, 1:00, 2:00, and 3:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. There will also be a 1:00 p.m. showing on Mondays.
Official NPS source2016-01-26
1 STORIESEffigy Mounds Film Festival for February 2016
Effigy Mounds National Monument continues to celebrate the 53rd Annual Winter Film Festival with free movies for the month of March. Show times for the film are 10:00, 11:00 a.m., 12 noon, 1:00, 2:00, and 3:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. There will also be a 1:00 p.m. showing on Mondays.
Official NPS source2015-12-07
1 STORIESEffigy Mounds Film Festival for January 2016
Effigy Mounds National Monument continues to celebrate the 53rd Annual Winter Film Festival with free movies for the month of January. Show times for the film are 10:00, 11:00 a.m., 12 noon, 1:00, 2:00, and 3:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. There will also be a 1:00 p.m. showing on Mondays.
Official NPS source