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 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 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 7
Friday 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Naturalist Lunch Box ~ Owls
Naturalist Lunch Box is back for summer 2024! This weeks topic is owls.
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Buena Vista
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South Cove Park
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Jun 8
Saturday 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Fishing Contest
If you are between the ages of 6 -15 and enjoy fishing come on out to Gustafson Lake – Gabrielson Park on Saturday, June 3rd for the annual Buena Vista County Conservation fishing derby.
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Buena Vista
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Gabrielson Park - Gustafson Lake
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Jun 14
Friday 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Naturalist Lunch Box ~ Snakes
Naturalist Lunch Box is held at 12:00 PM on selected Fridays in the summer at South Cove Park. The topic for this week is snakes.
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Buena Vista
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South Cove Park
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Jun 14
Friday 9:30 PM - 11:30 PM
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Astronomy Night
Spend an evening under the moon and stars. The night will begin by identifying the constellations, followed by using telescopes to observe the moon and planets.
| Special Events |
Buena Vista
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Buena Vista County Conservation Park
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Jun 18
Tuesday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Summertime Fishing & Fun
Come out to Gabrielson Park between 1:00 - 3:00 PM on Tuesday, June 20th for an afternoon of fun activities.
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Buena Vista
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Gabrielson Park - Gustafson Lake
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Jun 20
Thursday 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Turtles
Turtles are a unique group of animals and have captivated people of all ages.
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Buena Vista
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Gabrielson Park - Gustafson Lake
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Jun 21
Friday 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Naturalist Lunch Box ~ Salamanders
Naturalist Lunch Box is back for summer! This week's topic is salamanders.
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Buena Vista
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South Cove Park
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Jun 28
Friday 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Naturalist Lunch Box ~ Canines of Iowa
Naturalist Lunch Box is held at 12:00 PM on selected Fridays in the summer at South Cove Park. This week's topic is Canines of Iowa.
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Buena Vista
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South Cove Park
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Jul 12
Friday 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Naturalist Lunch Box ~ Birds of Prey
Naturalist Lunch Box is held at 12:00 PM on selected Fridays in the summer at South Cove Park. This week's topic is birds of prey.
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Buena Vista
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South Cove Park
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Jul 19
Friday 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Naturalist Lunch Box ~ Cats of Iowa
Naturalist Lunch Box is held at 12:00 PM on selected Fridays in the summer at South Cove Park. This week's topic is cats of Iowa.
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Buena Vista
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South Cove Park
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Jul 20
Saturday 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Coffee & Canvas: Nature Painting
The BV County Conservation Board and Witter Gallery are excited to partner up and offer Coffee and Canvas at the Gabrielson Shelter House in Sioux Rapids.
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Buena Vista
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Gabrielson Park - Gustafson Lake
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Jul 23
Tuesday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Summertime Fishing & Fun
The naturalist will be on sight with all the supplies you need to go fishing as well as different activities and games to play.
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Buena Vista
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Gabrielson Park - Gustafson Lake
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Jul 25
Thursday 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Snakes
Scaly snakes are slithering their way to Gabrielson Park.
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Buena Vista
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Gabrielson Park - Gustafson Lake
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Jul 26
Friday 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Naturalist Lunch Box ~ Turtles
Naturalist Lunch Box is held at 12:00 PM on selected Fridays in the summer at South Cove Park. The topic for this week is turtles.
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Buena Vista
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South Cove Park
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Aug 1
Thursday 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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Dutch Oven Cooking ~ Pizza
Dutch oven cooking 101 is back by popular demand! Our next Dutch Oven program will be held on Thursday, August 1st at 5:30 P.M. and the meal will be pizza and dessert.
| Special Events |
Buena Vista
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Buena Vista County Conservation Park
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