https://www.nps.gov/efmo News releases from Effigy Mounds National Monument. en-us https://www.nps.gov/efmo/learn/news/winter_birds_and_film_festival.htm Thu, 05 Dec 2024 04:57:00 EST Upcoming Events at Effigy Mounds National Monument including winter birding program and film screenings in January, February, and March. https://www.nps.gov/efmo/learn/news/winter_birds_and_film_festival.htm https://www.nps.gov/efmo/learn/news/fall-ranger-guided-hikes.htm Wed, 16 Oct 2024 12:01:00 EST The public is invited to join a ranger on a series of guided hikes this fall at Effigy Mounds National Monument. https://www.nps.gov/efmo/learn/news/fall-ranger-guided-hikes.htm https://www.nps.gov/efmo/learn/news/75th-commemoration.htm Tue, 08 Oct 2024 12:11:00 EST Join us on Saturday, October 26 at 10:00 a.m. to celebrate the 75th anniversary. https://www.nps.gov/efmo/learn/news/75th-commemoration.htm https://www.nps.gov/efmo/learn/news/nps-108-birthday.htm Thu, 08 Aug 2024 04:13:00 EST An invitation to celebrate the 108th birthday of the National Park Service at Effigy Mound National Monument. https://www.nps.gov/efmo/learn/news/nps-108-birthday.htm https://www.nps.gov/efmo/learn/news/intern-presentations-and-sunrise-hike.htm Mon, 15 Jul 2024 08:37:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/efmo/learn/news/intern-presentations-and-sunrise-hike.htm https://www.nps.gov/efmo/learn/news/park-explorer-junior-ranger-day-pack-like-a-ranger.htm Mon, 24 Jun 2024 11:15:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/efmo/learn/news/park-explorer-junior-ranger-day-pack-like-a-ranger.htm https://www.nps.gov/efmo/learn/news/2023-10-28-sister-park-connection.htm Sat, 28 Oct 2023 08:15:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/efmo/learn/news/2023-10-28-sister-park-connection.htm https://www.nps.gov/efmo/learn/news/2022-11-28-tribal-sister-park.htm Tue, 22 Nov 2022 08:51:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/efmo/learn/news/2022-11-28-tribal-sister-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/efmo/learn/news/guided-night-sky-hike.htm Tue, 19 Jul 2022 12:02:00 EST 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! https://www.nps.gov/efmo/learn/news/guided-night-sky-hike.htm https://www.nps.gov/efmo/learn/news/junior-scientist-day.htm Tue, 19 Jul 2022 11:45:00 EST 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! https://www.nps.gov/efmo/learn/news/junior-scientist-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/efmo/learn/news/family-fishing-fun-nights-july-2022.htm Tue, 28 Jun 2022 12:57:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/efmo/learn/news/family-fishing-fun-nights-july-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/efmo/learn/news/11-23-21-effigy-mounds-nm-adopts-new-visitor-center-hours-for-winter.htm Tue, 23 Nov 2021 08:59:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/efmo/learn/news/11-23-21-effigy-mounds-nm-adopts-new-visitor-center-hours-for-winter.htm https://www.nps.gov/efmo/learn/news/trails-re-open-friday-may-22-2020.htm Thu, 21 May 2020 13:03:00 EST Effigy Mounds National Monument trails re-open on Friday, May 22, 2020; Visitor Center to remain closed. https://www.nps.gov/efmo/learn/news/trails-re-open-friday-may-22-2020.htm https://www.nps.gov/efmo/learn/news/effigy-mounds-national-monument-temporarily-closed.htm Sat, 18 Apr 2020 11:21:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/efmo/learn/news/effigy-mounds-national-monument-temporarily-closed.htm https://www.nps.gov/efmo/learn/news/effigy-mounds-national-monument-to-close-visitor-center-park-and-trails-remain-open.htm Tue, 17 Mar 2020 04:46:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/efmo/learn/news/effigy-mounds-national-monument-to-close-visitor-center-park-and-trails-remain-open.htm https://www.nps.gov/efmo/learn/news/ioway-images-then-and-now.htm Thu, 05 Mar 2020 11:38:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/efmo/learn/news/ioway-images-then-and-now.htm https://www.nps.gov/efmo/learn/news/ho-chunk-oral-stories-are-they-still-relevant-today.htm Sat, 22 Feb 2020 09:42:00 EST 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? https://www.nps.gov/efmo/learn/news/ho-chunk-oral-stories-are-they-still-relevant-today.htm https://www.nps.gov/efmo/learn/news/lost-nation-the-ioway-to-kick-off-winter-stories-at-effigy-mounds.htm Mon, 17 Feb 2020 06:03:00 EST “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. https://www.nps.gov/efmo/learn/news/lost-nation-the-ioway-to-kick-off-winter-stories-at-effigy-mounds.htm https://www.nps.gov/efmo/learn/news/tim-s-day-on-the-land.htm Mon, 13 May 2019 12:23:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/efmo/learn/news/tim-s-day-on-the-land.htm https://www.nps.gov/efmo/learn/news/preserving-the-dignity-of-those-who-went-before.htm Thu, 26 Jul 2018 06:14:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/efmo/learn/news/preserving-the-dignity-of-those-who-went-before.htm https://www.nps.gov/efmo/learn/news/peregrine-falcons-return.htm Mon, 02 Jul 2018 06:08:00 EST This evening program will discuss the reintroduction efforts that took place in the late 1990's to bring peregrine falcons back to the region. https://www.nps.gov/efmo/learn/news/peregrine-falcons-return.htm https://www.nps.gov/efmo/learn/news/environmental-assessment-for-septic-system.htm Fri, 16 Feb 2018 08:02:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/efmo/learn/news/environmental-assessment-for-septic-system.htm https://www.nps.gov/efmo/learn/news/winter-film-festival-cancelled-at-effigy-mounds.htm Mon, 18 Dec 2017 04:05:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/efmo/learn/news/winter-film-festival-cancelled-at-effigy-mounds.htm https://www.nps.gov/efmo/learn/news/south-unit-hikes-effigy-mounds.htm Wed, 30 Aug 2017 07:16:00 EST Enjoy the South Unit of the park this September with Ranger guided hikes on Thursdays and Sundays at 1:00 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/efmo/learn/news/south-unit-hikes-effigy-mounds.htm https://www.nps.gov/efmo/learn/news/night-explorer-junior-ranger.htm Thu, 10 Aug 2017 03:46:00 EST Join us for a Night Explorer Junior Ranger program on August 19th at 8:00 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/efmo/learn/news/night-explorer-junior-ranger.htm https://www.nps.gov/efmo/learn/news/kids-archeology-day.htm Tue, 25 Jul 2017 08:04:00 EST Activities for kids of all ages to learn about history and Archeology. https://www.nps.gov/efmo/learn/news/kids-archeology-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/efmo/learn/news/effigy-mounds-nm-reopens-in-wake-of-storm.htm Fri, 21 Jul 2017 09:29:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/efmo/learn/news/effigy-mounds-nm-reopens-in-wake-of-storm.htm https://www.nps.gov/efmo/learn/news/journey-to-marching-bears.htm Fri, 14 Jul 2017 04:08:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/efmo/learn/news/journey-to-marching-bears.htm https://www.nps.gov/efmo/learn/news/junior-ranger-day-july-15-2017.htm Mon, 10 Jul 2017 04:14:00 EST Kids will learn about prehistoric fire starting, hunting and natural fiber cord making in this hands-on Junior Ranger Day. https://www.nps.gov/efmo/learn/news/junior-ranger-day-july-15-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/efmo/learn/news/mounds-by-moonlight.htm Tue, 27 Jun 2017 04:12:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/efmo/learn/news/mounds-by-moonlight.htm https://www.nps.gov/efmo/learn/news/hidden-thunder-book-signing-and-presentation.htm Tue, 13 Jun 2017 07:20:00 EST Book signing and presentation by authors Geri Schrab and Robert Boszhardt about their book Hidden Thunder: Rock Art of the Upper Midwest. https://www.nps.gov/efmo/learn/news/hidden-thunder-book-signing-and-presentation.htm https://www.nps.gov/efmo/learn/news/junior-ranger-day-june-17-2017.htm Mon, 12 Jun 2017 09:30:00 EST Learn about the 1637 expedition of Marquette and Joliet and the origins of the historic fur trade. https://www.nps.gov/efmo/learn/news/junior-ranger-day-june-17-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/efmo/learn/news/national-jr-ranger-day-at-effigy-mounds-nm.htm Sat, 01 Apr 2017 06:01:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/efmo/learn/news/national-jr-ranger-day-at-effigy-mounds-nm.htm https://www.nps.gov/efmo/learn/news/presentation-on-ecological-history-of-effigy-mounds-nm-and-surrounding-area.htm Sat, 01 Apr 2017 05:54:00 EST Come to Effigy Mounds National Monument on April 20th at 1pm for a slideshow presentation on the ecological history of NE IA & SW Wisconsin. https://www.nps.gov/efmo/learn/news/presentation-on-ecological-history-of-effigy-mounds-nm-and-surrounding-area.htm https://www.nps.gov/efmo/learn/news/quarter-launch-details.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2017 07:08:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/efmo/learn/news/quarter-launch-details.htm https://www.nps.gov/efmo/learn/news/efmo-quarter-release.htm Mon, 09 Jan 2017 04:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/efmo/learn/news/efmo-quarter-release.htm https://www.nps.gov/efmo/learn/news/2017-film-festival.htm Fri, 02 Dec 2016 03:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/efmo/learn/news/2017-film-festival.htm https://www.nps.gov/efmo/learn/news/targeted-development-review-public-meeting.htm Wed, 12 Oct 2016 07:53:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/efmo/learn/news/targeted-development-review-public-meeting.htm https://www.nps.gov/efmo/learn/news/draft-cultural-landscape-report-for-public-review.htm Thu, 25 Feb 2016 04:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/efmo/learn/news/draft-cultural-landscape-report-for-public-review.htm https://www.nps.gov/efmo/learn/news/film-fest-mar-2016.htm Mon, 15 Feb 2016 09:10:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/efmo/learn/news/film-fest-mar-2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/efmo/learn/news/film-fest-feb-2016.htm Tue, 26 Jan 2016 08:52:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/efmo/learn/news/film-fest-feb-2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/efmo/learn/news/film-fest-jan-2016.htm Mon, 07 Dec 2015 08:31:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/efmo/learn/news/film-fest-jan-2016.htm