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Sep 11
Wednesday 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Monarch Tagging
Be a Scientist for a day!
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Jones
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Central Park
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Sep 12
Thursday 6:00 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 for all Sunset Cruises.
| Programs |
Clinton
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Rock Creek Marina & Campground
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Sep 14
Saturday 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Monarch Tagging
Tagging monarchs is part of an ongoing research project with the University of Kansas to track migrating monarchs. Everyone will get an opportunity to tag a monarch.
| Special Events |
Buena Vista
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Buena Vista County Conservation Park
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Sep 14
Saturday 3:30 PM
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Dutch Oven Gathering 2024
Dutch Oven competition with free camping. Pre-registration is required.
| Special Events |
Sioux
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Oak Grove & Big Sioux Park
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Sep 17
Tuesday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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SELF-Truth Behind Wives Tales
Senior Environmental Learning and Fellowship Program, three different times to choose from!
| Programs |
Sioux
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Oak Grove & Big Sioux Park
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Sep 17
Tuesday 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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Night Creatures & Night Skies
Come enjoy an evening outdoors and witness the Full Harvest Moon!
| Special Events |
Jones
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Central Park
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Sep 17
Tuesday 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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Moonlight Paddle
Come out and enjoy the full moon on the Otter Creek Reservoir.
| Programs |
Buchanan
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Fontana Park
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Sep 18
Wednesday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Wild Child Nature Series Sept 2024 AM
Wild Child Nature Series is a nature based experience that will get your child exploring, moving, playing, and using their senses.
| Programs |
Sioux
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Oak Grove & Big Sioux Park
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Sep 18
Wednesday 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Monarch Tagging
Be a Scientist for a day!
| Programs |
Jones
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Central Park
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Sep 18
Wednesday 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Wild Child Nature Series Sept 2024 PM
Wild Child Nature Series is a nature based experience that will get your child exploring, moving, playing, and using their senses.
| Programs |
Sioux
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Oak Grove & Big Sioux Park
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Sep 19
Thursday 6:00 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 for all Sunset Cruises.
| Programs |
Clinton
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Rock Creek Marina & Campground
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Sep 21
Saturday 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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Owl Prowl
Join us Saturday, September 21st at 6:30 PM for an Owl Pellet Dissection, and quick discussion on owls and their amazing adaptations, and then an owl prowl as we walk amongst the woods and see if we can call in some owls!!
| Programs |
Adams
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Lake Icaria
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Sep 23 - Oct 4
Monday
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Monarchs and Milkweeds Travelling Exhibit
Come check it out!
| Special Events |
Sioux
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Oak Grove & Big Sioux Park
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Sep 24
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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Sep 26-29
Thursday
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Discover: Wolves & Bears of the Upper Midwest Bus Tour (Registration & Deposit )
Fall is a beautiful time to explore the Northwoods of Minnesota. Get signed up for this amazing four day bus trip to Ely, Minnesota!
| Trips |
Buchanan
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Fontana Park
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Sep 28
Saturday 7:30 AM
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9th Annual Run for the Hills 5k Run/Walk - REGISTRATION
Join us for our 9th Annual Run for the Hills 5k Run/Walk!
| Special Events |
Decatur
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Little River Recreation Area
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Sep 28
Saturday 7:30 AM
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9th Annual Run for the Hills 5k Run/Walk - SHIRT ONLY
Help support the Savanna Hills Learning Center by purchasing a Run for the Hills shirt!
| Special Events |
Decatur
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Little River Recreation Area
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Sep 28
Saturday 8:00 AM
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Run for the Ridge 5K
Join us to RUN/WALK/HIKE/SITE-SEE Pioneer Ridge!
| Special Events |
Wapello
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Pioneer Ridge Nature Area
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Sep 29
Sunday 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Turtle Sunday
Join us for a fun day of turtles! We will start the morning with a live animal presentation, followed by turtle races, crafts and finish the day with turtle sundaes!
| Programs |
Clinton
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Rock Creek Marina & Campground
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Oct 1 - Nov 5
Tuesday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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First Tuesdays at 10 AM Hikes (May thru November)
We will hike trails on the first Tuesday of the month, at 10 am, May thru November at the various Hamilton County Conservation Areas.
| Programs |
Hamilton
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Briggs Woods Park and Golf Course
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Oct 3
Thursday 5:00 PM
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Fall Color 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 for all Sunset Cruises.
| Programs |
Clinton
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Rock Creek Marina & Campground
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Oct 4
Friday
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Fall Kayak Paddle Finley's Landing Park to Mud Lake Park in Dubuque County
O.W.L.S Event - Fall Kayak Paddle
| Trips |
Jones
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Central Park
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Oct 5
Saturday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Open Nature Center Saturday
Lake Iowa Nature Center (LINC) will be open to visit every first Saturday afternoon of the month September 2024 until April 2025 from 10a-2p.
| Programs |
Iowa
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Lake Iowa Park
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Oct 5
Saturday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Scharnberg Park Halloween Hike
Scharnberg Park Halloween Hike
| Special Events |
Clay
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Scharnberg Park
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Oct 9
Wednesday 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Eco Printing on Silk Scarves
Design your own silk scarf with beautiful fall leaves!
| Programs |
Clinton
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Eden Valley Refuge
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