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LOCATION:McFarland Park
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=BASE64:<p><strong>This program is for kids who complete 1st or 2nd grade this spring.&nbsp;</strong></p>
\n<p><strong>June 8th-12th 1:00PM-3:30PM</strong></p>
\n<p>Calling
\nall explorers! Search for nature&rsquo;s treasures as we follow maps, make
\nmini-rafts, investigate wildlife, and step into creeks and marshes. Discover
\nStory County natural areas through hands-on activities, art, stories, games,
\nand journaling.&nbsp;We may visit the following areas (locations may change
\ndepending on water levels): </p>
\n<p>McFarland
\nPark: Pond, prairie, forest, and
\ncreek&mdash;we&rsquo;ll experience several habitats and the bugs, birds, and other
\ncreatures that live there. </p>
\n<p>
\nCooper&rsquo;s
\nPrairie Marsh:&nbsp; This restored marsh adventure is a natural
\n"jungle" of cattails, sedges, rushes, muskrats, yellow-headed
\nblackbirds, and dragonflies.
\n</p>
\n<p>
\nMcFarland
\nCreek: We&rsquo;ll flip rocks in the
\nriffles and shallows of the creek and search for crawdads, water striders, and
\nnatural clay.
\n&nbsp;
\n**Expect that your child will
\nbe VERY wet or dirty when you pick them up (including Monday)**
\n</p>
\n<p>REMINDERS:
\nWear long
\npants and closed-toe shoes (no flip flops) that can get wet and dirty
\nand are comfortable for walking. Hats are recommended.
\nBring
\na full water bottle and a snack in a small backpack.
\nStory
\nCounty Conservation staff will not apply bug spray or sun block. Please
\napply before arrival.
\nIf your child needs a booster seat while
\ntraveling in the 15 passenger van, please label it and leave it with the
\nnaturalists on any days we
\nwill be traveling off site.
\n&nbsp;
\n&nbsp;</p>
\n<p><strong>No refunds are available for cancellations.</strong>&nbsp;If needed,&nbsp;<em>Nature Connect,</em> our service assistance program, provides a discount towards the cost of SCC camping, educational programs, and more. Contact us at 515-232-2516 to discuss.&nbsp;</p>
SUMMARY:My County Parks - Waterbugs: Nature's Treasures (for kids who complete 1st or 2nd grade this spring)
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