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Apr 27
Saturday 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Extended: Escape Grandma's Cabin- Saturday- 9 am
Do you have what it takes to escape Grandma's Cabin?
| Special Events |
Sioux
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Big Sioux Recreation Area
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Apr 27
Saturday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Spring Wildflowers Nature Hike
Hike with us and enjoy the spring wild flowers along the park trails. Lets go see how much water is flowing over the waterfalls this spring.
| Programs |
Hamilton
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Briggs Woods Park and Golf Course
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Apr 27
Saturday 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Full: Extended: Escape Grandma's Cabin- Saturday- 11 am
Do you have what it takes to escape Grandma's Cabin?
| Special Events |
Sioux
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Big Sioux Recreation Area
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Apr 27
Saturday 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Extended: Escape Grandma's Cabin- Saturday- 1 pm
Do you have what it takes to escape Grandma's Cabin?
| Special Events |
Sioux
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Big Sioux Recreation Area
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Apr 27
Saturday 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Extended: Escape Grandma's Cabin- Saturday- 3 pm
Do you have what it takes to escape Grandma's Cabin?
| Special Events |
Sioux
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Big Sioux Recreation Area
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Apr 27
Saturday 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Extended: Escape Grandma's Cabin- Saturday- 5 pm
Do you have what it takes to escape Grandma's Cabin?
| Special Events |
Sioux
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Big Sioux Recreation Area
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Apr 27
Saturday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Extended: Escape Grandma's Cabin- Saturday- 7 pm
Do you have what it takes to escape Grandma's Cabin?
| Special Events |
Sioux
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Big Sioux Recreation Area
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Apr 29
Monday 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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May Day Baskets
Join us to learn how the tradition of May Day baskets connects to nature and to make your own basket to deliver to someone special!
| Programs |
Wapello
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Pioneer Ridge Nature Area
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Apr 30 - Nov 1
Tuesday
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Scout Island Reservation Request
Looking to reserve Scout Island for an event. Register here to secure your date and time.
| Special Events |
O'Brien
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Mill Creek Park
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May 1 - Oct 15
Wednesday 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM
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2024 Douma Seasonal Camping Space
Sign up for your seasonal camping spot at Douma Park. 6 Spots are available for long term camping.
| Special Events |
O'Brien
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Douma Park
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May 1 - Oct 15
Wednesday 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM
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2024 Dog Creek Seasonal Camping Space
2024 Seasonal camping space.
| Special Events |
O'Brien
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Dog Creek Park
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May 1 - Oct 15
Wednesday 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM
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2024 Mill Creek Seasonal Camping Space
2024 Seasonal Camping Space
| Special Events |
O'Brien
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Mill Creek Park
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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.
| Programs |
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 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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