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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
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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 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Spring Hike
Many creatures are stirring in the park and the spring wildflowers are in bloom. It is the perfect time to take a hike on the trails at Buena Vista County Conservation Park.
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Buena Vista
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Buena Vista County Conservation Park
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May 4
Saturday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Pioneer Skills Festival
Have you ever wondered how the pioneers made their own rope or dipped their own candles?
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Cass
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Hitchcock Recreation Area
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May 5
Sunday 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Native Plant Series- Spring Ephemerals & Native Trees
Build conservation practices at home by adding native plants to your landscape. Learn from local experts through a new Native Plant Series.
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Johnson
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JOHNSON COUNTY EDUCATION PROGRAMS
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May 5
Sunday 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Native Plant Sale
Build conservation practices at home by adding native plants to your landscape. This sale features native plant plugs from Allendan Seed Company.
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Johnson
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JOHNSON COUNTY EDUCATION PROGRAMS
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May 10-11
Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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SPRING SHOP ABOUT AT AGHC
Come check out shopping locations along the Historic Hills Scenic Byway!
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Wapello
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American Gothic House Center
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May 11
Saturday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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AGHC TRAVEL WRITER BOOK SIGNING
Get ready for an off-beat road trip full of the state's best kept secrets!
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Wapello
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American Gothic House Center
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May 15
Wednesday 5:00 PM
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Wildflower Walk
May is a wonderful time to explore the woods. Come on out as we hike around the woods at Twin Ponds in search of Spring Wildflowers and other signs of life.
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Chickasaw
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Twin Ponds
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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
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Marshall
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GrimesFarm & Conservation Center
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May 18
Saturday 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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Building Better Birders Workshop
Come participate in our last Building Better Birders Workshop - the theme: Spring Migration!
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Johnson
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JOHNSON COUNTY EDUCATION PROGRAMS
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May 18
Saturday 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Spring Faire
Old-fashioned family fun with games and crafts! Grill-out lunch offered! Free entry for all ages.
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Clinton
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Soaring Eagle Nature 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.
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Marshall
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GrimesFarm & Conservation Center
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May 24
Friday 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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Dutch Oven Cooking ~ Chicken Pot Pie
Dutch oven cooking 101 is back for Summer 2024. The first class will be taught Friday, May 24th and we will be making chicken pot pie and sides.
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Buena Vista
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Buena Vista County Conservation Park
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May 29
Wednesday 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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Kayaking
Join us as we explore Green Castle with kayaks.
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Marshall
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Green Castle Recreation Area
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May 30
Thursday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Native Plant Sale
Native flowers, grasses, shrubs, trees and soil amendments will be available for pre-order and purchase!
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Black Hawk
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Hartman Reserve Nature Center
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May 31
Friday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Wild Souls Camp ~ Ponds & Wetlands
The Buena Vista County Conservation and Clay County Conservation Boards have partnered up to present Wild Souls Camp. Wild Souls Camp is for anyone over the age of eighteen who wants to get outside and explore nature.
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Buena Vista
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Gabrielson Park - Gustafson Lake
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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!
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Clinton
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Rock Creek Marina & Campground
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Jun 1
Saturday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Langwood Adventure Day
Join Louisa County Conservation for a morning of outdoor recreation! This free event is fun for the whole family. Try fishing, paddling, pond scooping, BB gun range, archery, atlatl, environmental education animals, and more!
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Louisa
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Langwood Education Center
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Jun 1
Saturday 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Outdoor Youth Jamboree
Annual Outdoor Youth Jamboree!
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Des Moines
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Big Hollow Recreation Area
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Jun 1
Saturday 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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OUTDOOR FUND DAY
Help Butler County Conservation Board fill the Nature Center with educational and interactive displays at a Family Outdoor Day!! Check out all the details!!!
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Butler
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Heery Woods State Park - South Side
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Jun 2
Sunday 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Native Plant Sale
Build conservation practices at home by adding native plants to your landscape. This sale features native plant plugs from Troutleaf Native Plants.
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Johnson
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JOHNSON COUNTY EDUCATION PROGRAMS
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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.
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Sioux
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Sandy Hollow Recreation Area
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Jun 6
Thursday 9:00 AM
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Jones County Youth Conservation Crew on June 6, 13, 20, 27 from 9am-Noon each day
Join the fun this summer - Youth Volunteers Wanted!
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Jones
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Central Park
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Jun 8
Saturday 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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2024 AMERICAN GOTHIC 5K
Ever done a 5K before? You don't have to run- walking is OK!
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Wapello
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American Gothic House Center
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