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Sep 16
Monday 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Monarch Tagging
The Monarch Migration Is Here!! It is time to catch and tag these migrating insects as they travel to their wintering grounds in Mexico.
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Butler
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Heery Woods State Park - North Side
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Sep 17
Tuesday 5:30 AM - 7:00 PM
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Kayaking
Learn how to kayak!
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Marshall
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Green Castle Recreation Area
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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!
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Sioux
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Oak Grove & Big Sioux Park
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Sep 17
Tuesday 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Wine Walk in the Woods Fundraiser
Discover Oakland Mills and support local vendors! Each vendor will offer their favorite wine as you check out their booth. This event is a fundraiser for our ambassador animals.
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Henry
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Oakland Mills 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 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Adult Learning Program at the Carroll Public Library
Join us for an Adult Learning Program at the Carroll Public Library
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Carroll
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Swan Lake State 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 20
Friday 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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Painting in the Park - Hickory Grove Park
Join us for a fun series of painting in our Story County parks!
| Programs |
Story
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Hickory Grove Park
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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 23
Monday 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Lime Creek Littles - Let's Fly
Children ages 4-6 with their adults will explore Iowa’s frequent flyers.
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Cerro Gordo
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Lime Creek Nature Center & Conservation Area
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Sep 24
Tuesday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Homeschool at Hillview
Join us this month to learn about Monarch on the Move
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Plymouth
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Hillview Recreation Area
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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!
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Buchanan
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Fontana Park
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Sep 27
Friday 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Lenses and Leaves
Come explore landscape photography. Discover Lime Creek’s forests, ponds, and prairies from a different angle!
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Cerro Gordo
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Lime Creek Nature Center & Conservation Area
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Sep 28
Saturday 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Haunted Bison Hollow
Join the Carroll County Conservation for our THIRD annual Haunted Bison Hollow Event!
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Carroll
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Swan Lake State Park
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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
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Mini Naturalists
Mini Naturalists - NEW PROGRAM
| Programs |
Carroll
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Swan Lake State Park
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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.
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Hamilton
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Briggs Woods Park and Golf Course
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Oct 2
Wednesday 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Healthiest State Annual Walk at Central Park
Join in and walk for your health!
| Programs |
Jones
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Central Park
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Oct 3
Thursday 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Orienteering & Archery
All about orienteering & archery!
| Programs |
Benton
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Rodgers Park
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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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