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Apr 27
Saturday 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Being in Nature (Session 3)
In each session, we will explore different practices that serve to quiet the mind, develop inner peace, strengthen our natural intuition and create a deeper sense of belonging. Each 2-hour session is unique, come to one or all four.
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Story
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Christiansen Forest Preserve
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Apr 27
Saturday 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Wildflower Walk
Join a leisurely walk to enjoy the blooms and other signs of spring.
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Story
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Robison Wildlife Acres
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Apr 30
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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Osheim Prairie & Slough Preserve
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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 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 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Being in Nature (Session 4)
In each session, we will explore different practices that serve to quiet the mind, develop inner peace, strengthen our natural intuition and create a deeper sense of belonging. Each 2-hour session is unique, so come to one or all four.
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Story
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Christiansen Forest Preserve
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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 14
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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Christiansen Forest Preserve
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May 21
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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Robison Wildlife Acres
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May 21
Tuesday 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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Evening Prairie Walks
Join Dr. Tom Rosburg for an educational evening walk at Doolittle Prairie.
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Story
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Doolittle Prairie
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Jun 2
Sunday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Wild Tots (Underground Exploration)
Bring your tot to McFarland Park for an adventure!
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Story
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McFarland Park
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Jun 6
Thursday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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O.W.L.S. (Older Wiser Livelier Souls) - Woodpeckers of Iowa by Ray and Margaret Harden
Join us to learn about the different species of woodpeckers in Iowa!
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Story
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McFarland Park
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Jun 7
Friday 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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Painting in the Park
Join us for an outdoor painting experience!
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Story
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McFarland Park
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Jun 10-13
Monday 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Polliwogs - Furries, Feathers, Fliers, Fins
Children will explore what makes each animal special, whether they have fur, feathers, fliers, or fins.
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Story
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McFarland Park
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Jun 10-14
Monday 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Frogs Amazing Adaptations
Discover the amazing adaptations that animals have!
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Story
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McFarland Park
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Jun 10-14
Monday 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Waterbugs Natures Treasures
Calling all explorers! Join us in a search for nature's treasures.
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Story
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McFarland Park
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Jun 17-18
Monday 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
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Explorers Camp
In Explorers, campers will learn outdoor skills and experience canoeing basics.
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Story
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McFarland Park
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Jun 18
Tuesday 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Strollin' in the Park
Come enjoy a walk around the Tedesco Environmental Learning Corridor!
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Story
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Tedesco Environmental Learning Corridor
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Jun 18
Tuesday 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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Picnic in the Park
Happy World Picnic Day! There is no better way to celebrate than by having a picnic at McFarland Park.
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Story
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McFarland Park
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Jun 18
Tuesday 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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Evening Prairie Walks
Join Dr. Thomas Rosburg for an educational evening walk at Doolittle Prairie.
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Story
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Doolittle Prairie
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Jun 21
Friday 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
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Shooting Sports
In this camp we will experience some of the tools that were used for primitive hunting and some tools similar to today’s hunting practices.
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Story
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Hickory Grove Park
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Jun 21
Friday 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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Strawberry Solstice Float
Join us for an evening paddle at Hickory Grove Park!
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Story
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Hickory Grove Park
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Jun 24-25
Monday 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
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Explorers Camp
In Explorers, campers will learn outdoor skills and experience canoeing basic!
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Story
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McFarland Park
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