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May 2
Thursday 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
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Nature Story Hour - Snakes
he program will start with local celebrities reading a storybook, an educational program by the naturalist about the topic, and an activity or craft. Each session will last about 30 - 40 minutes.
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Marshall
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GrimesFarm & Conservation Center
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May 2
Thursday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Nature Story Hour - Recycling
The program will start with local celebrities reading a storybook, an educational program by the naturalist about the topic, and an activity or craft. Each session will last about 30 - 40 minutes.
| Programs |
Marshall
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GrimesFarm & Conservation Center
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May 4
Saturday 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Honeybees for BEEginners
Join us at the Pioneer Ridge Nature Center to learn a little bit about basic beekeeping with Wayne Scott!
| Special Events |
Wapello
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Pioneer Ridge Nature Area
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May 5
Sunday 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Spring Nature Therapy at Fontana Park
Forest bathing is a slow-paced, therapeutic guided walk that promotes wellness through a series of gentle, sensory-opening invitations in nature.
| Programs |
Buchanan
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Fontana Park
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May 6
Monday 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Brown Bag - Spring Stroll
Join us on May 6th at Grammer Grove for a walk to learn about woodland flower
| Programs |
Marshall
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Grammer Grove Wildlife Area
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May 7
Tuesday
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Home School Nature Program
Home School Nature programs feature hands-on content for youth. All ages are welcome.
| Programs |
O'Brien
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Prairie Heritage Center
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May 7 - Nov 5
Tuesday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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First Tuesdays at 10 AM Hikes (May thru November)
We will hike trails on the first Tuesday of the month, at 10 am, May thru November at the various Hamilton County Conservation Areas.
| Programs |
Hamilton
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Briggs Woods Park and Golf Course
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May 15
Wednesday 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Night Photography
Capturing beautiful nighttime images may not be as difficult as you think, especially with today's amazing digital camera
| Special Events |
Marshall
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GrimesFarm & Conservation Center
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May 23
Thursday 6:00 AM - 7:30 PM
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Watercolor Class
Join us for a fun and easy watercolor class. We will create a blooming coneflower watercolor masterpiece using a continuous line technique.
| Special Events |
Marshall
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GrimesFarm & Conservation Center
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May 28
Tuesday 6:00 PM
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Friends of Rock Creek Meeting
Join this amazing volunteer group to make a difference at Rock Creek!
| Programs |
Clinton
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Rock Creek Marina & Campground
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May 29
Wednesday 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Dutch Oven Cooking
Sensational cooking is not just done in the kitchen! Discover the fun and delicious world of Dutch oven cooking in the outdoors.
| Programs |
Cerro Gordo
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Lime Creek Nature Center & Conservation Area
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May 30
Thursday 7:00 PM
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Sunset Eco Cruise
Thursday evenings there will be naturalist-guided Mississippi River cruises aboard the Blue Heron pontoon. Call 563-259-1876 to reserve a free spot one week in advance.
| Programs |
Clinton
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Rock Creek Marina & Campground
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Jun 1
Saturday 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
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Iowa Youth Hunter Education Challenge
Become a better outdoors person by joining us for a fun day of competition at YHEC 2024!
| Special Events |
Clinton
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Rock Creek Marina & Campground
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Jun 3 - Jul 22
Monday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Wee Nature Tales - Mondays
Nature camp for Pre-school youth ages 3-5
| Youth Camps |
Buchanan
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Fontana Park
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Jun 3-4
Monday 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM
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Forest Finders (Tree Frogs 6&7 yr olds)
Join us on a day and a half scavenger hunt as we search through nature and find all of its hidden treasures.
| Youth Camps |
Wapello
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Pioneer Ridge Nature Area
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Jun 3 - Jul 15
Monday 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Nature Explorers - Mondays
Children completing grades K-2 will explore the outdoors, have fun and hopefully learn something along the way!
| Youth Camps |
Buchanan
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Fontana Park
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Jun 4 - Jul 23
Tuesday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Wee Nature Tales -Tuesdays
Nature camp for Pre-school youth ages 3-5
| Youth Camps |
Buchanan
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Fontana Park
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Jun 4 - Jul 24
Tuesday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Young Naturalists - Tuesday Sessions
Children will discover the world in which they live, and their relationships with plants and other animals.
| Youth Camps |
Buchanan
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Fontana Park
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Jun 5 - Jul 24
Wednesday 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Nature Explorers - Wednesdays
Children completing grades K-2 will explore the outdoors, have fun and hopefully learn something along the way!
| Youth Camps |
Buchanan
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Fontana Park
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Jun 5
Wednesday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Pipsqueaks - Summer Camp - June AM
Join us for our Pipsqueaks Summer Camp for ages 2 - 3 year-old's with an adult (adult is free).
| Youth Camps |
Carroll
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Swan Lake State Park
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Jun 5
Wednesday 10:30 AM
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Science & Storytime
During this program, we will read a story and do some science exploration through hands-on experiments!
| Programs |
Clinton
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Rock Creek Marina & Campground
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Jun 5 - Jul 24
Wednesday 1:00
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Young Naturalists - Wednesday sessions
Children will discover the world in which they live, and their relationships with plants and other animals.
| Youth Camps |
Buchanan
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Fontana Park
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Jun 6
Thursday 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
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Outdoor Skills Day 2024 at Sandy Hollow
Join us for this fun filled day! Sign up opens April 3.
| Special Events |
Sioux
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Sandy Hollow Recreation Area
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Jun 6 - Jul 25
Thursday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Wee Nature Tales - Thursdays
Nature camp for Pre-school youth ages 3-5
| Youth Camps |
Buchanan
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Fontana Park
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Jun 6 - Jul 24
Thursday 1:00
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Nature Explorers - Thursdays
Children completing grades K-2 will explore the outdoors, have fun and hopefully learn something along the way!
| Youth Camps |
Buchanan
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Fontana Park
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