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Jul 29
Monday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Ready, Set, Cook!
Ready, Set, Cook! Have fun cooking and learning about food.
| Programs |
Webster
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Kennedy Memorial Park
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Jul 29
Monday 10:00 AM
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Nature Tots: Track that Scat! - Ages 3-6
Who poo'd in front of Mouse's house? Learn about how you can tell what animal has been around by looking at their scat!
| Youth Camps |
Decatur
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Little River Recreation Area
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Jul 29
Monday 10:30 AM
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Glidden Public Library Summer Reading Program - Insects
Topic: Insects
| Programs |
Carroll
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Swan Lake State Park
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Jul 30
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Summer Nature Olympics
Turn your child into a nature Olympian!
| Programs |
Jefferson
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Jefferson County Park
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Jul 30
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Water Rescue! Session 1 - Ages 8-12
Learn comprehensive canoeing essentials to equip participants to handle unexpected challenges on the water.
| Youth Camps |
Madison
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Pammel State Park
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Jul 30
Tuesday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Falconry
Falconry Program
| Programs |
O'Brien
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Mill Creek Park
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Jul 31
Wednesday
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Play & Learn at Kennedy Park
Play & Learn at Kennedy Park
| Programs |
Webster
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Kennedy Memorial Park
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Jul 31
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Water Rescue! Session 2 - Ages 8-12
Learn comprehensive canoeing essentials to equip participants to handle unexpected challenges on the water.
| Youth Camps |
Madison
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Pammel State Park
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Jul 31
Wednesday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Pipsqueaks - Summer Camp - July AM
Join us for our Pipsqueaks Summer Camp for ages 2 - 3 year-old's with an adult (adult is free).
| Youth Camps |
Carroll
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Swan Lake State Park
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Jul 31
Wednesday 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Pipsqueaks - Summer Camp - July PM
Join us for our Pipsqueaks Summer Camp for ages 2 - 3 year-old's with an adult (adult is free).
| Youth Camps |
Carroll
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Swan Lake State Park
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Aug 1
Thursday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Iowa Junior Naturalist Program Introduction
This family event starts your kids on the journey to becoming an Iowa Junior Naturalist. The kids will receive a patch and certificate after they attend three public programs and complete two nature oriented activities with their parents.
| Programs |
Hamilton
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Briggs Woods Park and Golf Course
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Aug 1
Thursday 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Carroll Public Library - Summer Reading Library Program
Free Program with the Carroll County Conservation and the Carroll Public Library
| Programs |
Carroll
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Swan Lake State Park
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Aug 1
Thursday 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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Dutch Oven Cooking ~ Pizza
Dutch oven cooking 101 is back by popular demand! Our next Dutch Oven program will be held on Thursday, August 1st at 5:30 P.M. and the meal will be pizza and dessert.
| Special Events |
Buena Vista
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Buena Vista County Conservation Park
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Aug 1
Thursday 7:00 PM
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Sunset Eco Cruise
Thursday evenings there will be naturalist-guided Mississippi River cruises aboard the Blue Heron pontoon. Call 563-259-1876 to reserve a free spot one week in advance.
| Programs |
Clinton
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Rock Creek Marina & Campground
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Aug 3
Saturday
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EnviroKids
A fun filled day at the Eco Center for children grades 3-5th. Contact Judie Petersen at 563-357-6932 for registration information.
| Programs |
Clinton
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Rock Creek Marina & Campground
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Aug 3-4
Saturday 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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On Your Own Option Boone River Clean Up Weekend
Bring Your Own Canoe and pick up trash on your own from Riverside Park Canoe Access in Webster City to Briggs Woods Park Canoe Access Saturday July 13 and Sunday July 14, 2024
| Programs |
Hamilton
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Briggs Woods Park and Golf Course
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Aug 3
Saturday 7:30 AM - 2:00 PM
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Boone River Clean Up
Come help us clean up the Boone River. Feel free to bring your own canoe.
| Special Events |
Hamilton
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Briggs Woods Park and Golf Course
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Aug 3
Saturday 1:00 PM
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Beaded Garden Stakes
Join us to make Beaded Garden Stakes for your outdoor or indoor garden!
| Special Events |
Decatur
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Little River Recreation Area
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Aug 3
Saturday 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Ringneck Rendezvous 2024- New Locations
Register with Link in text
| Other Location |
Sioux
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Oak Grove & Big Sioux Park
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Aug 6
Tuesday 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Shooting Safety & Basics
This free event is for individuals with an interest in learning shooting basics.
| Programs |
Des Moines
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Big Hollow Recreation Area
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Aug 6
Tuesday 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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Sunset Paddle
Swan Lake State Park - Fish House
You may bring your boat or borrow one.
This is a free event but registration is required and space is limited.
| Programs |
Carroll
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Swan Lake State Park
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Aug 7
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Play & Learn at Kennedy Park
Play & Learn at Kennedy Park
| Programs |
Webster
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Kennedy Memorial Park
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Aug 7
Wednesday 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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O.W.L.S (Older Wiser Learning Seniors)
A Free Monthly Program for all to pack a lunch and learn something new
| Programs |
Carroll
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Swan Lake State Park
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Aug 8
Thursday 9:30 AM
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Kids: Artists by Nature
Kids: Artists by Nature at the Children's Forest
| Programs |
Webster
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Kennedy Memorial Park
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Aug 8
Thursday 2:30 PM
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Bird House Building
Join a Naturalist and create a Wren house for your backyard! We will provide all of the materials and tools needed and will lead you through the assembling process.
| Programs |
Clinton
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Rock Creek Marina & Campground
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