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Mar 28 Tuesday 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Mushroom Cultivation Workshop
Grow your own mushrooms after this hands-on program about the wonders of fungus.
Programs McFarland Park
Apr 1 Saturday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Wild Tots - Eggs
Spring is a busy time from many of our animal friends, especially those that lay eggs.
Programs Hickory Grove Park
Apr 1 Saturday 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Nature Egg Hunt
Enjoy an afternoon exploring nature and walking the Hickory Grove Park trails.
Programs Hickory Grove Park
Apr 6 Thursday 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM OWLS (Older Wiser Livelier Souls): African Wildlife Adventure
We'll explore the wildlife of Kenya, Tanzania, and South Africa with photos taken by Jim and Cindy Pease on three trips there.
Programs McFarland Park
Apr 10 Monday 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Landscaping For Wildlife
Inviting wildlife into your yard can be a rewarding experience for you, and the wildlife!
Special Events Story County Conservation Center
Apr 22 Saturday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Earth Stories
This interactive workshop helps shape experiences and memories in nature into stories with purpose.
Special Events McFarland Park
Apr 22 Saturday 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM Earth Day Wildflower Hike
Robison Wildlife Acres bursts with flowers every spring!
Programs Robison Wildlife Acres
Apr 27 Thursday 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM Wildflower Walk
The wildflower walk is led by Outdoor Alliance of Story County volunteers and is cosponsored with Story County Conservation.
Programs Robison Wildlife Acres
Jun 8-9 Thursday 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM FLOAT 1
In FLOAT I, Campers learn outdoor skills and experience canoeing basics, fishing, basic survival skills, games, hiking, how to read a map, and much more while exploring McFarland and Hickory Grove Parks!
Programs McFarland Park
Jun 12-16 Monday 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Frogs Amazing Adaptions
Discover the amazing adaptations that animals have!
Programs McFarland Park
Jun 12-16 Monday 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM Waterbugs Wild Water
Explore the wild, muddy, squishy world of water.
Programs McFarland Park
Jun 15 Thursday 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Archery
Come learn about and participate in the ancient sport of archery.
Programs Hickory Grove Park
Jun 15 Thursday 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM Archery
Come learn about and participate in the ancient sport of archery.
Programs Hickory Grove Park
Jun 20-23 Tuesday 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Polliwogs: Furries, Feathers, Fliers, and Fins Camp
Children explore what makes each animal special, whether they have fur, feathers, fliers, or fins.
Programs McFarland Park
Jun 20 Tuesday 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM Eco Arts Camp: A Walk on the Wild Side
Campers will enjoy plenty of creative activities while connecting to the nature at McFarland Park.
Programs McFarland Park
Jun 22-23 Thursday 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM FLOAT 1
In FLOAT I, Campers learn outdoor skills and experience canoeing basics, fishing, basic survival skills, games, hiking, how to read a map, and much more while exploring McFarland and Hickory Grove Parks!
Programs McFarland Park
Jun 26 Monday 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM Survival Day Camp
Test your skills and challenge your abilities while learning about survival.
Programs Hickory Grove Park