Jul 26
Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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S.T.E.A.M. Camp - Paddle the Turkey (ages 10-15)
The STEAM Paddle the Turkey camp is for ages 10-15. Join Clayton County Conservation for a fun filled day exploring historic Motor Mill as we discover the connections between science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and art with nature.
| Youth Camps |
Clayton
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Osborne Park
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Jul 27
Saturday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Erickson Brother Outdoor Concert July 27
Acoustic duo: rock , oldies and classic country
| Special Events |
Sioux
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Sandy Hollow Recreation Area
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Jul 27
Saturday 8:30 PM - 11:00 PM
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Sky Fishing for Moths
National Moth Week this year goes from July 20th-28th when moths are most active. Join seasonal naturalist Nick Schaefers to round out the week with a night of “sky fishing” for moths and other nocturnal insects!
| Programs |
Clayton
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Osborne Park
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Jul 29 - Aug 1
Monday 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Junior Naturalist Camp - Level 2 ADDED WEEK
Due to popular demand, we have added a second week of Junior Naturalist Level 2 is for campers aged 9 to 15 who have already completed Junior Naturalist Level 1 Camp in a previous summer.
| Youth Camps |
Butler
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Heery Woods State Park - South Side
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Jul 29 - Aug 1
Monday 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Polliwogs Dirt, Rock, Plant, Water
Children experience nature using dirt, rocks, plants, and water.
| Programs |
Story
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McFarland Park
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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 10:30 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 29 - Aug 2
Monday 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Frogs Adventure
Every day at Frogs camp is an adventure as children examine the natural world around them!
| Programs |
Story
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McFarland Park
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Jul 29 - Aug 2
Monday 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Waterbugs Expeditions
Join us for an adventure!
| Programs |
Story
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McFarland Park
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Jul 29
Monday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Summer Camp
Summer camp Beginning Birders
| Youth Camps |
O'Brien
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Prairie Heritage Center
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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 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 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Summer Camp
Summer camp Beginning Birders
| Youth Camps |
O'Brien
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Prairie Heritage Center
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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 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 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 5-7
Monday 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Wild Kids Camp - FULL
FULL - Campers will get wild about nature during this three day camp for 5 to 7 year olds.
| Youth Camps |
Butler
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Heery Woods State Park - South Side
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Aug 5-9
Monday 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Frogs Adventure
Every day at Frogs camp is an adventure!
| Programs |
Story
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McFarland Park
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Aug 5-9
Monday 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Waterbugs Expeditions
Join us for an expedition!
| Programs |
Story
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McFarland Park
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Aug 5
Monday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Summer Camp
Summer camp Survival Skills
| Youth Camps |
O'Brien
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Prairie Heritage Center
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