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Apr 23
Tuesday 4:00 PM
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Prairie Exhibition
Discover a newly renovated area of our park and meet the AmeriCorps team that made it possible!
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May 2
Thursday 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
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Movie Night
Bring the whole family to the park to see a movie on an outdoor screen!
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May 21
Tuesday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Dutch Oven Cooking
Come learn to cook using a Dutch Oven! Discover new recipes and eat what you make.
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Jun 4
Tuesday 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Picnic in the Park: Nature is Gross!
Bring your little one and your lunch as you join us for a wild adventure exploring all the slimy, creepy, and icky things that nature has to offer.
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Jun 8
Saturday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Beekeeping
How do bees make honey? Find out from local beekeepers.
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Jun 11
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Fishing Fun
Join us for an unforgettable fishing experience where you can learn new skills, play fishy games, and catch some amazing fish!
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Jun 12
Wednesday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Stars and Star Wars
Star Wars may have the Force and flashy lightsabers, but it’s not all science fiction! Test your Star Wars knowledge and learn about the real stars and planets in our own galaxy not-so-far, far, away.
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Jun 13
Thursday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Camp Cooking
How do you make lunch without a kitchen? Enjoy campfire classics such as s’mores, and learn how to use a Dutch oven too.
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Jun 13
Thursday 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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Women. Woods. Wine. Roadside Flowers
Flowers can grow anywhere- even alongside roads! Learn about the native and invasive blooms that thrive where the sidewalk ends and before the street begins.
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Jun 18
Tuesday 1:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Crazy Canoe Camp
Learn how to paddle in our pond!
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Jun 19
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Day in the Life of a Naturalist
What do naturalists do all day? Follow along and help us care for the animals and trails around Oakland Mills Nature Center.
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Jun 20-21
Thursday 7:00 PM - 10:00 AM
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Camp Oakland
Stay overnight in a tent, canoe, play games, try archery, and so much more! An evening snack and breakfast is included. Children must be able to sleep overnight in a tent with an adult nearby, but not in the same tent.
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Jun 25
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Art in Nature
Find the beauty in nature at this fun camp! Make crafts to take home and explore the park to find art in unusual places.
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Jun 27
Thursday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Pond Study
What’s that moving around in our pond? Discover the fish, bugs, and birds that rely on our wetlands. Have fun as you splash around and play games to beat the heat.
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Jun 27
Thursday 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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Sip 'n' Paint
Enjoy an adult beverage as you paint a beautiful picture of a scene from our park.
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Jun 28
Friday 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Picnic in the Park: Animal Olympics
Which animal can run the fastest? Which can jump the farthest? Bring your little one and your lunch to learn about these Olympian animals and see how you compare.
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Jul 8
Monday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Dinosaur Discovery
Have a roaring good time playing games, making crafts, and learning about the dinosaurs that roamed Iowa millions of years ago.
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Jul 9
Tuesday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Dutch Oven Cooking
Come discover new Dutch Oven recipes perfect for the summer months!
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Jul 10
Wednesday 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Mud Creek Expedition
Join us at Mud Creek park for an afternoon of fun. Hunt for geodes, learn about how streams are formed, and eat lunch in the woods.
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Jul 18
Thursday 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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Women. Woods. Wine. Archery
Unleash your inner Robin Hood or Katniss Everdeen! Join us as we learn all about archery from a nationally qualified expert.
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