Jun 9
Friday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Fresh Air Fridays at the Parks
Join us on Fridays for fun family friendly pop-up events at great park locations around the county.
| Programs |
Pinicon Ridge Park
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Jun 10
Saturday 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Growing Up Wild Training
Lead children out the door for your own nature explorations! Open to Childcare providers, teachers, program coordinators that work with children ages 3-7.
| Programs |
Wickiup Hill Learning Center
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Jun 13
Tuesday 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Dig In!
With so many fascinating things to discover underground, let’s explore what’s below our feet!
| Youth Camps |
Wickiup Hill Learning Center
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Jun 13
Tuesday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Kayak Safety Basics
Have you purchased a new kayak? Would you like some education to help you become a better, more skilled paddler? If so - this session should help to guide you.
| Programs |
Pinicon Ridge Park
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Jun 14
Wednesday 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Fairy Houses and Stump Cities
Create a place for the fairies to dance in your garden!
| Programs |
Wickiup Hill Learning Center
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Jun 15
Thursday 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Eco- Explorers: Preschool Series (Tree-tectives)
Summer days are perfect for new adventures and exploration of forests, fields, and ponds!
| Programs |
Wickiup Hill Learning Center
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Jun 15
Thursday 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Fuzzy, Furry, Slimy, Scaly
Explore the group of animals called vertebrates, comparing the birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and fishes!
| Other Location |
Wickiup Hill Learning Center
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Jun 16
Friday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Fresh Air Fridays at the Parks
Join us on Fridays for fun family friendly pop-up events at great park locations around the county.
| Programs |
Morgan Creek Park
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Jun 17
Saturday 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Paddles in the Pool - Intro to Kayaking, Marion
Learn your paddle strokes and so much more to help improve your kayaking experiences.
| Other Location |
Wickiup Hill Learning Center
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Jun 18
Sunday 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Paddles in the Pool, too - Intro to Kayaking, Cedar Rapids
Learn your strokes and so much more to help improve your kayaking experiences.
| Other Location |
Wickiup Hill Learning Center
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Jun 20
Tuesday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Kayak Safety Basics
Have you purchased a new kayak? Would you like some education to help you become a better, more skilled paddler? If so - this session should help to guide you.
| Programs |
Pinicon Ridge Park
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Jun 22
Thursday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Forts and Fires
Adventure with naturalists as we explore the art of shelter building and fire starting using natural objects and basic survival tools.
| Youth Camps |
Wickiup Hill Learning Center
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Jun 23
Friday 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Fresh Air Fridays at the Parks
Join us on Fridays for fun family friendly pop-up events at great park locations around the county.
| Programs |
Wanatee Park
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Jun 27
Tuesday 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Eco Explorers: Preschool Series (Creek Stompers)
Summer days are perfect for new adventures and exploration of forests, fields, and ponds!
| Programs |
Wickiup Hill Learning Center
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Jun 27
Tuesday 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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Family Pond Study
Dip a net in the pond and let's just see what you can find!
| Programs |
Wickiup Hill Learning Center
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Jun 28
Wednesday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Colors of Our Natural World
Discover the amazing colors of our world through this fun, hands-on exploration!
| Youth Camps |
Wickiup Hill Learning Center
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Jun 28
Wednesday 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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Archaeology Walk and Talk at Wickiup Hill Learning Center
Last summer six archaeological sites were added to the National Register of Historic Places at Wickiup Hill Learning Center. Walk and talk about this designation and the importance of cultural resource preservation on public lands.
| Programs |
Wickiup Hill Learning Center
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Jun 29
Thursday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Colors of Our Natural World
Discover the amazing colors of our world through this fun, hands-on exploration!
| Youth Camps |
Wickiup Hill Learning Center
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Jun 30
Friday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Fresh Air Fridays at the Parks
Join us on Fridays for fun family friendly pop-up events at great park locations around the county.
| Programs |
Wickiup Hill Learning Center
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Jul 4
Tuesday
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Kids Fishing Derby at Riverside Park in Central City
Free fishing event for kids!
| Other Location |
Wickiup Hill Learning Center
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Jul 6
Thursday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Pollinator Power
Bees, butterflies, and blooms! Spend the day outdoors with us as we explore the importance pollinators.
| Youth Camps |
Wickiup Hill Learning Center
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Jul 6
Thursday 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Mother Natures Fireworks
This family friendly firefly catch, release and observation program teaches about this mysterious insect with views up close on our trails near the Wickiup Hill Learning Center.
| Programs |
Wickiup Hill Learning Center
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Jul 7
Friday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Fresh Air Fridays at the Parks
Join us on Fridays for fun family friendly pop-up events at great park locations around the county.
| Programs |
Pinicon Ridge Park
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Jul 9-15
Sunday 3:30 PM
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Introduction to White Water Kayaking - Kirkwood CE
If you wish to give white water kayaking a try - join us in this Continuing Education Course by registering through Kirkwood Community College.
| Other Location |
Pinicon Ridge Park
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Jul 10
Monday 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Eco Explorers: Preschool Series (What's for Lunch?)
Summer days are perfect for new adventures and exploration of forests, fields, and ponds!
| Programs |
Wickiup Hill Learning Center
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