Apr 10
Wednesday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Nature Adventures for Students - Eggs
April is a great time to explore the theme of eggs and that chickens aren’t the only ones that hatch their young from them. Come learn all about oviparous animals.
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GrimesFarm & Conservation Center
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Apr 10
Wednesday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Nature Adventures for Students - Insects
Come and explore the theme of insects, learn their characteristics, and how to identify them in the prairie. Programs will engage students with a story, craft, or activity and an outdoor fun component.
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GrimesFarm & Conservation Center
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Apr 10
Wednesday 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Brown Bag - Iowa Ornithologists Union
Iowa Ornithologist Union (IOU) was founded in 1923, bringing together a group of people interested in the study and enjoyment of birds
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GrimesFarm & Conservation Center
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Apr 14
Sunday
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Prairie Burn (Exact date TBD)
Come watch prairie management in action
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Grimes Farm
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May 2
Thursday 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
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Nature Story Hour - Snakes
he program will start with local celebrities reading a storybook, an educational program by the naturalist about the topic, and an activity or craft. Each session will last about 30 - 40 minutes.
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GrimesFarm & Conservation Center
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May 2
Thursday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Nature Story Hour - Recycling
The program will start with local celebrities reading a storybook, an educational program by the naturalist about the topic, and an activity or craft. Each session will last about 30 - 40 minutes.
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GrimesFarm & Conservation Center
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May 6
Monday 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Brown Bag - Spring Stroll
Join us on May 6th at Grammer Grove for a walk to learn about woodland flower
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Grammer Grove Wildlife Area
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May 15
Wednesday 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Night Photography
Capturing beautiful nighttime images may not be as difficult as you think, especially with today's amazing digital camera
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GrimesFarm & Conservation Center
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May 23
Thursday 6:00 AM - 7:30 PM
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Watercolor Class
Join us for a fun and easy watercolor class. We will create a blooming coneflower watercolor masterpiece using a continuous line technique.
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GrimesFarm & Conservation Center
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May 29
Wednesday 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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Kayaking
Join us as we explore Green Castle with kayaks.
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Green Castle Recreation Area
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Jun 11-13
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Summer Camp Crickets - 1st session
Let's play! Crickets camp is all about nature play and will have kiddos and adults having hands-on outdoor fun!
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GrimesFarm & Conservation Center
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Jun 11-13
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Summer Camp Crickets - 2nd Session
Crickets camp is all about nature play and will have kiddos and adults having hands-on outdoor fun
| Youth Camps |
GrimesFarm & Conservation Center
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Jun 25-27
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Summer Camp Acorns and Asters
Out of 1st or 2nd Grade
All about aquatic fun! Kids will spend their time getting muddy and wet while learning about the watery world around them.
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GrimesFarm & Conservation Center
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