Mar 19
Tuesday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Science for Squirts: Search for Signs of Spring
Let's explore the trails for signs of spring!
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Mar 20
Wednesday 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Eco-Explorers
The Eco-Explorer programs foster compassion, curiosity, and trust in the natural world by giving children space and time to fall in love with the outdoors.
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Mar 23
Saturday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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12th Annual Nature Egg Hunt
Get ready for our annual outdoor egg hunt adventure!
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Mar 24
Sunday 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Paddles in the Pool
Come to this event and warm up your kayaking capabilities as we grow closer to the warm water season!
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Mar 26
Tuesday 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Eco-Explorers
The Eco-Explorer programs foster compassion, curiosity, and trust in the natural world by giving children space and time to fall in love with the outdoors.
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Apr 23
Tuesday 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Bird Walk with Wendy, Part 1
Take a hike with an Avian Biologist - with luck we will view the migrants who will be moving through!
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Apr 27
Saturday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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GARLIC MUSTARD PULL AND SNACK
Come help us pull invasive garlic mustard and then eat it!
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Apr 30
Tuesday 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Bird Walk with Wendy, Part 2
Take a hike with an Avian Biologist - with luck we will view the migrants who will be moving through!
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May 4
Saturday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Spring Bird Banding
Licensed bird banders and local experts will introduce you to the techniques of bird banding.
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May 4
Saturday 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Landscape Hike with CRMA
Join us for a hike in partnership with Cedar Rapids Museum of Art’s Land/Scape Exhibition.
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May 11
Saturday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Mushroom Ramble
Bring a container to collect mushrooms and dress for conditions that may include rolling forested terrain, downed trees, ticks, mosquitoes or poison ivy. Not particularly kid friendly due to these obstacles.
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May 28
Tuesday 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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WICKIUP THROUGH THE SEASONS WITH FRANK OLSEN
See the beautiful things you may have missed, that grow at Wickiup Hill!
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Jun 1
Saturday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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CRITTER CATCH
Help us celebrate the vital importance of invertebrates to our ecological, economic, and social health.
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Jun 2-5
Sunday 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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Introduction to Nature Journaling
An immersive short course in Nature Journaling will be held at Wickiup Hill. We hope to have you join the fun!
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Jun 5
Wednesday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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TRACKS AND SCAT
Explore and investigate tracks, scat, and other animal signs.
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Jun 7
Friday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Fresh Air Fridays - Summer Series
Join us on Fridays for fun family-friendly pop-up events at great park locations around Linn County.
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Jun 8
Saturday 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Creek Study and You
Get your hands and feet wet as we dip into a creek study!
| Other Location |
Jun 11
Tuesday 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Where the Wild Things Are
Explore, discover, and connect with nature in fun imaginative ways! Learn about wild canines like coyotes and wolves as well as other species and their adaptations.
| Youth Camps |
Jun 13
Thursday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Science for Squirts: Amphibian Adventure 10 AM
From slimy frogs to bumpy toads, our preschoolers will explore the diverse and captivating world of these unique creatures.
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Jun 13
Thursday 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Science for Squirts: Amphibian Adventure 1 PM
1 PM From slimy frogs to bumpy toads, our preschoolers will explore the diverse and captivating world of these unique creatures.
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Jun 15
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.
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Jun 17
Monday 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!
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Jun 18
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Outdoor Expedition
Wickiup Hill is your playground during this fun treasure hunt! Work together to make discoveries as we search the trails for clues that will lead us closer to the final treasure. Ages 8-12.
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