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Apr 27
Friday 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Buchanan County Conservation Energy Games
Students will be competing in Solar Car Races, Solar Oven Contests and/or Wind Turbine Competitions.
| Programs |
Buchanan
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Fontana Park
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Apr 27
Friday 4:30 PM
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Sponsor and Plant a Fruit Tree
Have you been wanting a fruit tree in your yard but do not have the space this is the perfect opportunity for you!
| Programs |
Buchanan
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Fontana Park
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Apr 28
Saturday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Earth Day Event
Roll up your sleeves and help us clean up Mason City streets, parks, and trails.
| Special Events |
Cerro Gordo
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Lime Creek Nature Center & Conservation Area
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Apr 28
Saturday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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North Cabin at Swan Lake - OPEN HOUSE
OPEN HOUSE for the North Cabin at Swan Lake State Park
Saturday, April 28, 2018
10:00 am until Noon
| Special Events |
Carroll
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Swan Lake State Park
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May 3
Thursday 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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For the Birds: Wine Bottle Bird Feeders
Create a beautiful wine bottle bird feeder for your garden.
| Special Events |
Marshall
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GrimesFarm & Conservation Center
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May 5
Saturday 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Off-Trail Trek on the Skunk River Greenbelt: Experience the songs and colors of spring in the forest
Hike off trail with a naturalist and get a new perspective on your parks. Bring your curiosity as we explore and adventure. Prepare to hike over rough—possibly hilly or muddy—terrain and through vegetation.
| Programs |
Story
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Skunk River Greenbelt
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May 8
Tuesday 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Brown Bag Bunch - Neotropical HIke
Learn about the migrating neotropical birds.
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Marshall
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Grammer Grove Wildlife Area
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May 8
Tuesday 6:30 PM
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Leaf and Flower Printing
Come out and make an awesome t-shirt that you can wear over and over again!
| Programs |
Buchanan
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Fontana Park
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May 9
Wednesday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Backyard Pollinator Gardens
The Lime Creek Nature Center and North Iowa Nature Club present award-winning photographer Noppadol Paothong, who will provide a visually-pleasing presentation about how to provide pollinator habitats in the backyard.
| Programs |
Cerro Gordo
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Lime Creek Nature Center & Conservation Area
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May 12
Saturday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Wild Edibles
Did you know that there are grocery stores in every natural area? Sign up for a awesome morning of wild edibles!
| Programs |
Buchanan
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Fontana Park
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May 12
Saturday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Dutch Oven and Campfire Cooking
Come enjoy some food samples and learn the basics of Dutch Oven Cooking and Campfire Cooking.
| Programs |
Hamilton
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Briggs Woods Park and Golf Course
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May 14
Monday 10:00 AM
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Nature Kids
We invite children ages 3-5 years old, to the nature center for fun and learning about toads.
| Programs |
Buchanan
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Fontana Park
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May 14
Monday 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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GAIN - Life in the Pond - CANCELLED
Join us for this GAIN (Get Active in Nature) activity.
| Programs |
Cerro Gordo
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Lime Creek Nature Center & Conservation Area
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May 15 - Aug 7
Tuesday 5:30 PM
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Master River Stewards Program
Get involved in learning about the rivers around you by attending the Master River Stewards Program.
| Programs |
Buchanan
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Fontana Park
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May 17
Thursday 5:00 PM
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Wildflower Walk with Katie Byerly - CANCELLED
Whether you are new to wildflowers or an expert with knowledge to share, join us for a monthly walk studying the flowers of Lime Creek.
| Programs |
Cerro Gordo
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Lime Creek Nature Center & Conservation Area
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May 19
Saturday 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Morning Paddle
Come and explore Otter Creek from an angle you have never seen!
| Programs |
Buchanan
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Fontana Park
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May 19
Saturday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Trail Enhancement and Management (TEAM) Day
Be a part of our TEAM and help make improvements to county trail systems.All volunteers are asked to wear long sleeves, pants, and sturdy, closed-toe shoes. Bring work gloves and a water bottle.
| Programs |
Story
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Skunk River Greenbelt
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May 24
Thursday 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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Amphitheater Grand Opening
Enjoy a program presented by Don Becker about snakes.
| Special Events |
Marshall
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GrimesFarm & Conservation Center
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Jun 2
Saturday 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Cops N' Bobbers Fishing Derby
Come meet the Hamilton County Law Enforcement Officers and refine your fishing skills by attending Cops & Bobbers.
| Special Events |
Hamilton
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Briggs Woods Park and Golf Course
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Jun 4
Monday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Wee Nature Tales - Mondays
Pre-school Nature Camp for youth 3-5 yrs
| Youth Camps |
Buchanan
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Fontana Park
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Jun 5-8
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Caterpillar Camp
Choose one to all four days of Caterpillar Camp!
| Youth Camps |
Carroll
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Swan Lake State Park
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Jun 5
Tuesday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Wee Nature Tales - Tuesdays
Nature for Pre-school youth ages 3-5
| Youth Camps |
Buchanan
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Fontana Park
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Jun 5
Tuesday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Young Naturalists - Tuesdays
The Tuesday session is now full - second session now open on Wednesday afternoons.
| Youth Camps |
Buchanan
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Fontana Park
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Jun 6
Wednesday 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Nature Explorers - Wednesdays
Summer Nature Camp for youth completing K-2
| Youth Camps |
Buchanan
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Fontana Park
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Jun 6
Wednesday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Young Naturalists - Wednesdays
Summer Camp Program for youth finishing grades 3-6th
| Youth Camps |
Buchanan
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Fontana Park
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