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May 2
Thursday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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O.W.L.S. (Older Wiser Livelier Souls) - History of Lincoln Highway in Story County by Hank Zaletel
Join us as Hank Zaletel embarks on a journey through the history of the Lincoln Highway in Story County.
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Story
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McFarland Park
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May 2
Thursday 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Spring Wildflower Walks
Enjoy a series of spring walk as we explore our local public parks and the ephemeral blooms of spring wildflowers in the woods.
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Story
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McFarland Park
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May 2
Thursday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Fly Tying with Don Mulder
Do you want to learn to tie your own flies?
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Sioux
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Oak Grove & Big Sioux Park
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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!
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Wapello
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Pioneer Ridge Nature Area
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May 4
Saturday 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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Fly Fishing with Donald Mulder 2024
Learn from local hobbyist!
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Sioux
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Oak Grove & Big Sioux Park
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May 4
Saturday 9:30 AM
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Wild Edibles & Spring Ephemerals
Join us for a short walk through Slip Bluff where we will learn about the wild edible and spring ephemeral plants found throughout the park, and even try some samples!
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Decatur
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Slip Bluff Park
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May 4
Saturday 10:00 AM
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An Introduction to Shed Dogs and the UKC Elite Shed Dog Series
Basics of training a Shed Dog - Come Learn Today
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Jones
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Central Park
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May 4
Saturday 1:00 PM
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Woodland Wildflower Walks
Spring is an ever-changing season and the perfect time to get out regularly, clear the cobwebs and brighten your mood. Join the walks to observe the weekly changes in wildflowers and other signs of spring.
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Buchanan
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Cortright Wildlife 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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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Hamilton
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Briggs Woods Park and Golf Course
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May 7
Tuesday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Walk the Trails!
Join Environmental Education Coordinator Jerry Keys as we walk the trails in your county parks.
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Story
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McFarland Park
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May 9
Thursday 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Spring Wildflower Walks
Enjoy a series of spring walk as we explore our local public parks and the ephemeral blooms of spring wildflowers in the woods.
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Story
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Robison Wildlife Acres
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May 11
Saturday 8:00 AM
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Bird Watching May 11
Come check out the birds in Oak Grove!
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Sioux
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Oak Grove & Big Sioux Park
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May 11
Saturday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Wilcox Nature Trail Hike
Join our nature hike as we discuss the history of Little Wall Lake and observe what we encounter. We will observe a section of the original lake wall left behind by the glacier.
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Hamilton
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Little Wall Lake Park
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May 11
Saturday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Landscaping for Wildlife 2024
Presentation and Native Plant Sale
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Sioux
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Oak Grove & Big Sioux Park
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May 11
Saturday 10:00 AM
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Hamilton (Codfish Hollow) Prairie Walk
Spring is the time of year to see Iowa’s remnant prairie as it first wakes up for the season.
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Jackson
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Hurstville Interpretive Center
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May 13
Monday 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Amazing Amphibians
Join us for National Frog Jumping Day! Participants will learn all about frogs and maybe even find some at the park!
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Story
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Peterson Park
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May 17
Friday 5:00 PM
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Savanna Saunter
Join naturalist & natural resource manager Kenny Slocum for a guided hike through one of Clayton County Conservation’s highest quality natural areas at Bloody Run County Park.
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Clayton
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Bloody Run
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May 18
Saturday
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Kids to Parks Day
Kids to Parks Day
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Webster
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Kennedy Memorial Park
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May 18
Saturday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Wapsi through the Seasons - Spring Kayak
Explore the great Wapsipinicon River on a shorter paddle down the river.
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Buchanan
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Robert "Chic" McGlaughlin Easement Access
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May 20
Monday 10:30 AM
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Little Naturalists 0-4 yr olds
Celebrate Summer! 0-4yr old
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Clay
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Oneota Park - Conservation Board Headquarters
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May 20
Monday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Homeschool Naturalist-Canoeing
Canoe time!
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Clay
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Scharnberg Park
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May 21
Tuesday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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SELF- Conservation on the Land
Senior Environmental Learning and Fellowship Program, three different times to choose from!
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Sioux
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Oak Grove & Big Sioux Park
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