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Apr 27
Saturday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Volunteer Workday
Help us spruce up the trails, gardens, Nature Playscape, and grounds this spring. Wear sturdy shoes and bring work gloves. Please
pre-register by calling 712-258-0838 or camps@woodburyparks.org.
| Special Events |
Woodbury
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Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center
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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 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Rescheduled to July 6: The Observer by Amie Adams 3 Sessions
This event has been rescheduled to July 6.
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Sioux
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Oak Grove & Big Sioux Park
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Apr 28
Sunday 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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CANCELLED: Yoga in the Park: Aya Dancing
A joyful dance experience, surrounded by the beauty of Hartman Reserve!
| Programs |
Black Hawk
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Hartman Reserve Nature Center
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Apr 28
Sunday 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Sound Bathing: Using Sound Waves to Heal, Restore, Renew
The growing popularity of sound bathing, your sonic rebirth into Spring!
| Programs |
Black Hawk
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Hartman Reserve Nature Center
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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
Wednesday
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Woodbury County Conservation Board Campgrounds open for the Season.
Pressurized water systems, restrooms and park facilities at Snyder Bend Park, Little Sioux Park, Bigelow Park, and Southwood Conservation Area will open for the camping season. Camping is first-come, first-served.
| Other Location |
Woodbury
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Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center
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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 1
Wednesday 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Live Healthy Iowa "Go The Distance May" Kickoff Activity at Central Park
Let's Get Healthy! Go the Distance May Challenge and Come to The StoryWalk® at Central Park for an Afternoon Walk!
| Special Events |
Jones
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Central Park
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May 1
Wednesday 5:30 PM
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May Day Hike
Enjoy a guided hike along Osborne's trails as we look for wildflowers, fungi, and other signs of spring.
| Programs |
Clayton
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Osborne 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 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 10:00 AM
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Wildflower Walk
Fowler Forest Preserve, Celebrate Iowa Wildflower Month by joining us for a walk through this woodland to view the diversity of spring wildflowers.
| Other Location |
Woodbury
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Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center
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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
| Programs |
Jones
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Central Park
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May 5
Sunday 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Tales from the Trail Book Club
Explore the natural world through words with Tales from the Trail, Hartman Reserve's nature based book club!
| Programs |
Black Hawk
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Hartman Reserve Nature Center
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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 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 9
Thursday 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Ground in Nature Sound Bath
Come Ground In Nature with a Sound Bath designed to help you restore your energy.
| Programs |
Woodbury
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Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center
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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!
| Programs |
Sioux
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Oak Grove & Big Sioux 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
| Programs |
Sioux
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Oak Grove & Big Sioux Park
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