Mar 20
Wednesday 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Phenology Fun
Early Out Wednesdays Fun - Learn What Phenology is?
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Jones
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Central Park
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Mar 21
Thursday 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Hike A Park - Big Hollow Recreation Area
Explore your local park with this free program!
| Programs |
Des Moines
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Big Hollow Recreation Area
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Mar 22 - Jun 1
Friday
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OWLS (Older Wiser Livelier Souls) Events and Locations
Enjoy a variety of events within a 3 county partnership. Each event has a registration required.
| Programs |
Jones
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Central Park
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Mar 22
Friday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Knee High Naturalists - It Comes From an Egg
It Comes From an Egg
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Plymouth
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Hillview Recreation Area
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Mar 23
Saturday 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Making Maple Syrup Fundraiser Breakfast
Enjoy a pancake and Maple Syrup Breakfast and learn about the art of Maple Syrup Making.
| Special Events |
Hamilton
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Briggs Woods Park and Golf Course
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Mar 26
Tuesday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Homeschool at Hillview - Naturally Friends
Naturally Friends
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Plymouth
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Hillview Recreation Area
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Mar 28
Thursday 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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Succulent Terrariums ~ Make & Take
Spring is the perfect time to create your own indoor mini-garden. Naturalist Katie will help you up-cycle or recycle an old vase, pot or terrarium into a living succulent garden.
| Special Events |
Buena Vista
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Gabrielson Park - Gustafson Lake
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Apr 8
Monday 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Partial Solar Eclipse Observation
Bring your camp chair and observe the partial solar eclipse with us and join the fun in front of the Hamilton County Conservation Office.
| Programs |
Hamilton
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Briggs Woods Park and Golf Course
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Apr 8
Monday 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Annual Midwest Crane Count April 13 - Learn more on April 8th at the Intro to Crane Counting
Introduction to Crane Counting Program - Come Learn About the Crane Counting Program
| Special Events |
Jones
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Central Park
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Apr 9
Tuesday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Walk the Trails!
Join Environmental Education Coordinator Jerry Keys as we walk the trails in your county parks.
| Programs |
Story
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Hickory Grove Park
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Apr 13
Saturday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Build Your Own Terrarium Workshop
Build your own terrarium masterpiece to enjoy at your home at this workshop. Limited to the first 15adult registrations. Each Terrarium costs $20.00.
| Programs |
Hamilton
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Briggs Woods Park and Golf Course
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Apr 13
Saturday 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Coffee & Canvas: Nature Painting
The BV County Conservation Board and Witter Gallery are excited to partner up and offer Coffee and Canvas at the Gabrielson Shelter House in Sioux Rapids
| Special Events |
Buena Vista
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Gabrielson Park - Gustafson Lake
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Apr 19
Friday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Knee High Naturalists - Spring in the Forest
Spring in the Forest
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Plymouth
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Hillview Recreation Area
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Apr 20
Saturday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Art of Nature - The Basics of Nature Journaling Workshop
Join us at Lake Icaria for a morning to connect with Nature through our free journaling program. We invite children and adults of all ages to slow down and experience the awe and wonder of Nature by journaling.
| Programs |
Adams
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Lake Icaria
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Apr 22
Monday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Earth Day Compost Bin Sale
Purchase a Compost Bin and Start Your Composting Journey!
| Special Events |
Jones
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Central Park
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Apr 23
Tuesday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Homeschool at Hillview - Pond Study
Pond Study
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Plymouth
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Hillview Recreation Area
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Apr 23
Tuesday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Walk the Trails!
Join Environmental Education Coordinator Jerry Keys as we walk the trails in your county parks.
| Programs |
Story
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Peterson Park
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Apr 23
Tuesday 7:00 PM
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Evening Spring Hike
Evening Spring Hike at Children's Forest
| Programs |
Webster
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Kennedy Memorial Park
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Apr 27
Saturday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Spring Wildflowers Nature Hike
Hike with us and enjoy the spring wild flowers along the park trails. Lets go see how much water is flowing over the waterfalls this spring.
| Programs |
Hamilton
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Briggs Woods Park and Golf Course
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Apr 30 - Nov 1
Tuesday
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Scout Island Reservation Request
Looking to reserve Scout Island for an event. Register here to secure your date and time.
| Special Events |
O'Brien
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Mill Creek Park
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May 1 - Oct 15
Wednesday 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM
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2024 Douma Seasonal Camping Space
Sign up for your seasonal camping spot at Douma Park. 6 Spots are available for long term camping.
| Special Events |
O'Brien
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Douma Park
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May 1 - Oct 15
Wednesday 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM
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2024 Dog Creek Seasonal Camping Space
2024 Seasonal camping space.
| Special Events |
O'Brien
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Dog Creek Park
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May 1 - Oct 15
Wednesday 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM
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2024 Mill Creek Seasonal Camping Space
2024 Seasonal Camping Space
| Special Events |
O'Brien
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Mill Creek Park
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May 7 - 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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May 11
Saturday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Wilcox Nature Trail Hike
Join our nature hike as we discuss the history of Little Wall Lake and observe what we encounter. We will observe a section of the original lake wall left behind by the glacier.
| Programs |
Hamilton
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Little Wall Lake Park
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