Dec 10
Tuesday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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December O.W.L.S
Come make some Christmas Wreath's at Franklin County Conservation's December O.W.L.S Program!
| Programs |
Franklin
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Maynes Grove
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Dec 10
Tuesday 5:30 PM
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Bird Feeder Ornaments
Join a Naturalist at Rock Creek to create bird feeder ornaments to decorate your yard with! String popcorn and berries or decorate pinecones with all sorts of goodies for the birds to enjoy!
| Programs |
Clinton
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Rock Creek Marina & Campground
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Dec 12
Thursday 6:00 PM
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Wolves in Iowa
We invited Iowa DNR Wildlife Biologist, Nick McClimon, to share his knowledge about the history of wolves in Iowa and about some of the recent visitors you’ve heard about in the news.
| Programs |
Clinton
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Rock Creek Marina & Campground
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Dec 13-15
Friday 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Hickory Hills Holiday Light Show
Hickory Hills Holiday Light Show
| Special Events |
Black Hawk
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Hickory Hills Park
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Dec 15
Sunday 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Pelt Scavenger Hunt
Can you find them all?
| Programs |
Dallas
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Kuehn Conservation Area
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Dec 16
Monday 5:30 PM
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Wolf Introductions
Join a naturalist as we discuss two famous wolf studies that each occurred in a National Park.
| Programs |
Clinton
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Rock Creek Marina & Campground
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Dec 17
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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Dec 20
Friday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Knee High Naturalists
Join us this month to learn about Tree-rific Trees
| Programs |
Plymouth
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Hillview Recreation Area
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Dec 20-22
Friday 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Hickory Hills Holiday Light Show
Hickory Hills Holiday Light Show
| Special Events |
Black Hawk
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Hickory Hills Park
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Dec 21
Saturday 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
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Winter Solstice 2024
Winter Solstice 2024
| Programs |
Dallas
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Hanging Rock
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Dec 21
Saturday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Make & Take Birdseed Ornaments
Make beautiful decorations for your outdoor trees that will provide a snack for birds and other local wildlife!
| Programs |
Cerro Gordo
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Lime Creek Nature Center & Conservation Area
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Dec 27
Friday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Voas Owl Prowl
The common owls of Iowa can be located at night by mimicking their calls
| Programs |
Dallas
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Voas Nature Area
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Dec 30
Monday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Winter Break at Lime Creek
It is time to get the kids out of the house for some fresh air!
| Programs |
Cerro Gordo
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Lime Creek Nature Center & Conservation Area
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Dec 31
Tuesday 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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End of the Year Hike
Stretch your legs on the last morning hike of the year.
| Programs |
Dallas
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Voas Nature Area
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Jan 1
Wednesday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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New Year's Hike - Cortright Wildlife Area
Kick off 2025 on the right foot by a great hike!
| Programs |
Buchanan
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Cortright Wildlife Area
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Jan 2
Thursday 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Winter Nature Camp - Chinkapin Bluffs
Break your cabin fever and come play outside!
| Youth Camps |
Louisa
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Chinkapin Bluffs Recreation Area
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Jan 15
Wednesday 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Conservation Coffee Club - East Africa Photo Safari
Enjoy some social time with coffee, tea and treats followed by a conservation focused program.
| Programs |
Cerro Gordo
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Lime Creek Nature Center & Conservation Area
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Jan 16
Thursday 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Winter Walks
Enjoy a winter walk with Outdoor Alliance and Story County Conservation's Jerry Keys!
| Programs |
Story
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Ronald "Dick" Jordan Family Wildlife Area
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Jan 17, 2025
Friday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Knee High Naturalists
Join us this month to see Who Goes There
| Programs |
Plymouth
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Hillview Recreation Area
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Jan 23
Thursday 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Winter Walks
Join us for a winter walk with Outdoor Alliance and Story County Conservation's Jerry Keys!
| Programs |
Story
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Jennett Heritage Area
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Jan 23
Thursday 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Lime Creek Littles - Arctic Antics
Children ages 4-6, with their adults, will explore Arctic animals through story, song, and activities.
| Programs |
Cerro Gordo
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Lime Creek Nature Center & Conservation Area
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Jan 28, 2025
Tuesday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Homeschool at Hillview
Join us this month for Stars & Stories
| Programs |
Plymouth
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Hillview Recreation Area
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Jan 30
Thursday 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Winter Walks
Enjoy a winter walk with Outdoor Alliance and Story County Conservation's Jerry Keys!
| Programs |
Story
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Peterson Park
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Feb 1, 2025
Saturday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Snow Scamper 5K
Join us for some winter racing fun!
| Special Events |
Plymouth
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Hillview Recreation Area
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Feb 11
Tuesday 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Lime Creek Littles - Love in the Wild
Children ages 4-6, with their adults, discover what love looks like for local wildlife.
| Programs |
Cerro Gordo
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Lime Creek Nature Center & Conservation Area
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