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  • Historic Council Bluffs 5k and 10k – Walking Week

    Historic Council Bluffs 5k and 10k – Walking Week

    April 5 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am CDT

    Learn about the Lotus Monastery in Council Bluffs before walking the historic 100 Block, Bayliss Park, Veteran’s Plaza, Squirrel Cage Jail, little Bregant House and more. Council Bluffs is filled with history. The 5 km walk will pass the historic 100 Block, beautiful Bayliss Park with its unique fountain, the block long Veteran’s Plaza, the Union Pacific Museum housed in the Carnegie Library building, one of the few Squirrel Cage Jails left in the country, the miniature Bregant House built for the “little couple” who worked for Woodward Candy. A second 5 km loop will add the Historic Dodge House and Victorian Homes of Oakland Ave. and the Black Angel.

    • The trail rating for this walk is 1A for the 5k and 2A for the 10k
    • Strollers will be able to handle the route
    • Leashed dogs are welcome, but cannot come inside the monastery
    • A group walk will start at 9:30, if you’d like to walk with others.
    $4

    Lotus Monastery

    829 Ave A
    Council Bluffs, Nebraska 51503 United States     + Google Map
  • Club Meeting

    Club Meeting

    June 2 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm CDT

    Our monthly club meeting features a speaker and a short business meeting, followed by social time with treats. The meeting is held in the basement. 

    Free

    Lotus Monastery

    829 Ave A
    Council Bluffs, Nebraska 51503 United States     + Google Map
  • Little Italy Walking Tour

    Little Italy Walking Tour

    Registration needed! Take a walk in Little Italy, home to the Santa Lucia Festival and Orsi’s Italian Bakery. We will leave from the 11th St. Promenade Arch at the Gene Leahy Mall promptly at 5:30 p.m. to walk up 10th St. to visit Italian and Sicilian historical sites. Stops include Mr. Toad’s Pub, Sons of Italy Hall, St. Francis Cabrini Church, Bella Vita and Santa Lucia Hall. After seeing the Stile de Famiglia and the new Little Italy Mural, we will stop in at Orsi’s for a tasty treat.

    You must preregister by May 12th for this event at https://bit.ly/LittleItalyMay2025, so there will be enough Italian treats for everyone. You may also preregister by clicking on the title and register with the button in the expanded view.

    • FREE EVENT
    • The trail rating for this walk is 2A
    • Strollers will have some difficulty on this walk
    • NO DOGS ALLOWED

    May 15 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm CDT

    Free Must preregister for this event by May 12th

    Lotus Monastery

    829 Ave A
    Council Bluffs, Nebraska 51503 United States     + Google Map
    Register here
  • Club Meeting

    Club Meeting

    May 5 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm CDT

    Our monthly club meeting features a speaker and a short business meeting, followed by social time with treats. The meeting is held in the basement. 

    Lotus Monastery

    829 Ave A
    Council Bluffs, Nebraska 51503 United States     + Google Map
  • Schramm Park SRA – 5k and 10k

    Schramm Park SRA – 5k and 10k

    May 10 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am CDT

    Free parking is available in the Schramm Education Center Parking lot. You will walk about 5 minutes down the Bluebird Service Road to the park shelter.  If you have a Nebraska Park Pass, you can park at the Shelter. Watch for the yellow AVA signs.

    Schramm Park State Recreation Area is a hidden gem nestled among the rolling hills of the Platte River valley. It is home to the state’s first fish hatchery and has well-maintained wooded trails including a suspension bridge and breathtaking views of the Platte River.  Leashed dogs are welcome on the trails. The state-of-the art Schramm Education Center, formerly known as the Aksarben Aquarium, is open for a separate fee.

    • The trail rating for this walk is 3C
    • Strollers are not recommended for this walk
    • Leashed dogs are welcome, but not in the building
    • A group walk will start at 9:30, if you’d like to walk with others.
       
    $4 per walker

    Lotus Monastery

    829 Ave A
    Council Bluffs, Nebraska 51503 United States     + Google Map
  • Mandan Park Group Walk – Walking Week

    Mandan Park Group Walk – Walking Week

    April 4 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm CDT

    Group Walk. Meet at the newly opened nature center to sign the waiver and walk the trails.

    • FREE EVENT
    • The trail rating for this walk is 2B
    • Not recommended for strollers
    • Leashed dogs are welcome
    Free

    Lotus Monastery

    829 Ave A
    Council Bluffs, Nebraska 51503 United States     + Google Map
  • Joslyn Art Museum Walking Tour – Walking Week

    Joslyn Art Museum Walking Tour – Walking Week

    April 3 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm CDT

    Registration needed! Meet by the front desk of the Joslyn Art Museum for a tour of the new exhibit space and grounds. Must preregister by March 5th at https://bit.ly/JoslynTour or click on the title and use the button in the expanded view.

    Free Must preregister for this event by March 5th

    Lotus Monastery

    829 Ave A
    Council Bluffs, Nebraska 51503 United States     + Google Map
    Register Here
  • Glacier Creek Group Walk – Walking Week

    Glacier Creek Group Walk – Walking Week

    April 2 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm CDT

    Registration needed! Group Walk of Glacier Creek Preserve, followed by a short presentation and snacks. NO DOGS, please. Must preregister by April 1st at https://bit.ly/Glacier_Creek or click on the title and register with the button in the expanded view.

    • FREE EVENT
    • The trail rating for this walk is 1B
    • Not recommended for strollers
    • NO DOGS ALLOWED
    Free Must preregister for this event by April 1st

    Lotus Monastery

    829 Ave A
    Council Bluffs, Nebraska 51503 United States     + Google Map
    Register here
  • Shadow Lake Group Walk – Walking Week

    Shadow Lake Group Walk – Walking Week

    April 1 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am CDT

    Group Walk of Shadow Lake in Papillion. Meet outside and south of Dick’s Sporting Goods to sign the waiver before walking the trail with us.

    • FREE EVENT
    • The trail rating for this walk is 1A
    • Strollers will easily be able to handle this route
    • Leashed dogs are welcome
    Free

    Lotus Monastery

    829 Ave A
    Council Bluffs, Nebraska 51503 United States     + Google Map
  • Club Meeting

    Club Meeting

    March 3 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm CST

    Our monthly club meeting features a speaker and a short business meeting, followed by social time with treats. The meeting is held in the basement.

    March’s speaker will be Gretchen Crane, with the Omaha Conservatory of Music. OCM hosted us for our October 2024 walk.

    Free

    Lotus Monastery

    829 Ave A
    Council Bluffs, Nebraska 51503 United States     + Google Map