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Dec 14
Saturday 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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Winter Crafting Event at the Swan Lake Conservation Education Center
Join us for a fun Winter Craft "Light Bulb Ornaments"
| Special Events |
Carroll
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Swan Lake State Park
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Dec 14
Saturday 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Festival of Lights "CHRISTMAS SPEICAL" with Carroll County EMS Association
Join Carroll County EMS Association with Festival of Lights Christmas Speical
| Special Events |
Carroll
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Swan Lake State Park
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Dec 16
Monday 5:30 PM
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Wolf Introductions
Join a naturalist as we discuss two famous wolf studies that each occurred in a National Park.
| Programs |
Clinton
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Rock Creek Marina & Campground
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Dec 17
Tuesday 6:00 PM
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Friends of Rock Creek Meeting
Join this amazing volunteer group to help make a difference at Rock Creek! For more information, email hedfors@clintoncounty-ia.gov.
| Other Location |
Clinton
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Rock Creek Marina & Campground
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Dec 19
Thursday 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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Christmas Bird Count
Data gathered from these counts are used to understand bird populations. During the Christmas Bird Count, groups are assigned an area that covers a 15-mile radius - the group records as many different birds as possible
| Special Events |
Marshall
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GrimesFarm & Conservation Center
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Dec 19
Thursday 6:00 PM
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The History of Iowa's Extirpated Animals
Join a naturalist and learn about how Iowa's wildlife has changed over the years.
| Programs |
Clinton
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Rock Creek Marina & Campground
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Dec 20
Friday 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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Winter Solstice Celebration
Join us to celebrate the Winter Solstice!
| Special Events |
Wapello
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Pioneer Ridge Nature Area
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Dec 21
Saturday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Make & Take Birdseed Ornaments
Make beautiful decorations for your outdoor trees that will provide a snack for birds and other local wildlife!
| Programs |
Cerro Gordo
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Lime Creek Nature Center & Conservation Area
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Dec 21
Saturday 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Winter Solstice Candle Light Hike
Celebrate the first day of winter by joining a candle light hike!
| Programs |
Buchanan
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Fontana Park
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Dec 30
Monday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Winter Break at Lime Creek
It is time to get the kids out of the house for some fresh air!
| Programs |
Cerro Gordo
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Lime Creek Nature Center & Conservation Area
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Dec 30
Monday 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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Walking Stick Workshop
Create a one of a kind walking stick!
| Programs |
Buchanan
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Fontana Park
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Dec 31
Tuesday
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Noon Year's Eve
Celebrate the NOON YEAR'S WITH Carroll County Conservation
| Special Events |
Carroll
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Swan Lake State Park
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Jan 7
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Mini Naturalist - Winter
Topic: Winter
| Programs |
Carroll
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Swan Lake State Park
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Jan 7
Tuesday 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Brown Bag Bunch - Iowa Wildlife Oddities
Join Jim Coffey, Iowa DNR Biologist, to learn about Iowa’s wildlife oddities.
| Programs |
Marshall
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GrimesFarm & Conservation Center
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Jan 9 - Feb 13, 2025
Thursday 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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Beginner Beekeeping
Learn the basics to being a successful beekeeper!
| Special Events |
Wapello
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Pioneer Ridge Nature Area
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Jan 10
Friday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Pipsqueaks Program for 2-4 year old with an adult
TOPIC: Gruffalo
| Programs |
Carroll
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Swan Lake State Park
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Jan 11, 2025
Saturday 10:00 AM
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Winter Day Camp (Ages 8-11)
Join WCCB for a Winter Day Camp!!
| Youth Camps |
Wapello
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Pioneer Ridge Nature Area
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Jan 14
Tuesday 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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Full Moon Snowshoe & Soup Potluck
Join us for a full moon snowshoe on the golf course and complete the evening with a warm bowl of soup and conversation.
| Programs |
Hamilton
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Briggs Woods Park and Golf Course
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Jan 15
Wednesday 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Conservation Coffee Club - East Africa Photo Safari
Enjoy some social time with coffee, tea and treats followed by a conservation focused program.
| Programs |
Cerro Gordo
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Lime Creek Nature Center & Conservation Area
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Jan 16
Thursday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Nature Adventures - Geology
Join us at the Grimes Farm and Conservation Center for a nature program delivered in a flexible format specially designed for kindergarten through fourth-grade students
| Special Events |
Marshall
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GrimesFarm & Conservation Center
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Jan 18
Saturday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Deer Processing And Jerky Making
Learn how to process a deer and make deer jerky, summer sausage, burgers roasts, and steaks.
| Programs |
Hamilton
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Briggs Woods Park and Golf Course
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Jan 23
Thursday 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Lime Creek Littles - Arctic Antics
Children ages 4-6, with their adults, will explore Arctic animals through story, song, and activities.
| Programs |
Cerro Gordo
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Lime Creek Nature Center & Conservation Area
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Jan 25, 2025
Saturday 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Family Ice Fishing 2025
Join us for tips and tricks on the ice!
| Programs |
Sioux
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Sandy Hollow Recreation Area
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Jan 27
Monday 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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Backyard Maple Syruping 101
Learn how to make your own maple syrup!
| Programs |
Buchanan
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Fontana Park
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Jan 28
Tuesday 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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Herbal Soap from Scratch
Explore the art and science of making handcrafted soap from scratch with Ann Staudt of Siberian Soap Co.!
| Special Events |
Marshall
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GrimesFarm & Conservation Center
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