Wickiup Hill Learning Center

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Jun 6 Tuesday 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Eco- Explorers: Preschool Series (What's Beneath our Feet?)
Summer days are perfect for new adventures and exploration of forests, fields, and ponds!
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Jun 8 Thursday 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Creek Study and You
Get your hands and feet wet as we dip into a creek study!
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Jun 10 Saturday 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM 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.
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Jun 13 Tuesday 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Dig In!
With so many fascinating things to discover underground, let’s explore what’s below our feet!
Youth Camps
Jun 14 Wednesday 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Fairy Houses and Stump Cities
Create a place for the fairies to dance in your garden!
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Jun 15 Thursday 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Eco- Explorers: Preschool Series (Tree-tectives)
Summer days are perfect for new adventures and exploration of forests, fields, and ponds!
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Jun 15 Thursday 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Fuzzy, Furry, Slimy, Scaly
Explore the group of animals called vertebrates, comparing the birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and fishes!
Other Location
Jun 17 Saturday 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Paddles in the Pool - Intro to Kayaking, Marion
Learn your paddle strokes and so much more to help improve your kayaking experiences.
Other Location
Jun 18 Sunday 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM 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
Jun 22 Thursday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM 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
Jun 27 Tuesday 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Eco Explorers: Preschool Series (Creek Stompers)
Summer days are perfect for new adventures and exploration of forests, fields, and ponds!
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Jun 27 Tuesday 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Family Pond Study
Dip a net in the pond and let's just see what you can find!
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Jun 28 Wednesday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Colors of Our Natural World
Discover the amazing colors of our world through this fun, hands-on exploration!
Youth Camps
Jun 28 Wednesday 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM 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.
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Jun 29 Thursday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Colors of Our Natural World
Discover the amazing colors of our world through this fun, hands-on exploration!
Youth Camps
Jun 30 Friday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Fresh Air Fridays at the Parks
Join us on Fridays for fun family friendly pop-up events at great park locations around the county.
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Jul 4 Tuesday Kids Fishing Derby at Riverside Park in Central City
Free fishing event for kids!
Other Location
Jul 6 Thursday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Pollinator Power
Bees, butterflies, and blooms! Spend the day outdoors with us as we explore the importance pollinators.
Youth Camps
Jul 6 Thursday 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM 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.
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Jul 10 Monday 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Eco Explorers: Preschool Series (What's for Lunch?)
Summer days are perfect for new adventures and exploration of forests, fields, and ponds!
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Jul 11 Tuesday 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Nature Detectives
Discover the wonders of nature and unlock some of its mysteries. Bring your keen observation, curiosity, and nature detective skills for an action-packed day! 
Youth Camps
Jul 13 Thursday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Camp Talon
You’ll have the opportunity to meet the live raptors, discover new things through hands-on nature activities, and enjoy a hike.
Youth Camps
Jul 15 Saturday 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM Family Geocaching
Head over to Wickiup Hill for the chance to find fun treasures around our campus using just a GPS!
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Jul 18 Tuesday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Wonders of Water
Make a splash! Join us as scientists for a day of hands-on experiments all about water.
Youth Camps
Jul 20 Thursday 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Fairy Houses and Stump Cities
Create a place for the fairies to dance in your garden!
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