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May 1
Wednesday
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Woodbury County Conservation Board Campgrounds open for the Season.
Pressurized water systems, restrooms and park facilities at Snyder Bend Park, Little Sioux Park, Bigelow Park, and Southwood Conservation Area will open for the camping season. Camping is first-come, first-served.
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Woodbury
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Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center
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May 4
Saturday 10:00 AM
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Wildflower Walk
Fowler Forest Preserve, Celebrate Iowa Wildflower Month by joining us for a walk through this woodland to view the diversity of spring wildflowers.
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Woodbury
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Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center
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May 11
Saturday 10:00 AM
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Hamilton (Codfish Hollow) Prairie Walk
Spring is the time of year to see Iowa’s remnant prairie as it first wakes up for the season.
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Jackson
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Hurstville Interpretive Center
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May 11
Saturday 10:00 AM
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World Migratory Bird Day Family Activities
Insects and their importance to migratory birds is the focus of this year’s World Migratory Bird Day. To celebrate this global campaign, families are invited to participate in some fun educational activities at Prairie Park.
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Woodbury
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Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center
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May 22
Wednesday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Codfish Hollow Prairie Walk Older Wiser Livelier (O.W.Ls)
Do you like native plants? Do you want to explore one of the highest-quality prairies around?
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Jackson
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Hurstville Interpretive Center
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Jun 8
Saturday 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Creek Study and You
Get your hands and feet wet as we dip into a creek study!
| Other Location |
Linn
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Wickiup Hill Learning Center
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Jun 15
Saturday 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Paddles in the Pool - Intro to Kayaking, Marion
Learn your paddle strokes and so much more to help improve your kayaking experiences.
| Other Location |
Linn
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Wickiup Hill Learning Center
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Jun 20
Thursday 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Fuzzy, Furry, Slimy, Scaly
Explore the group of animals called vertebrates, comparing the birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and fishes!
| Other Location |
Linn
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Wickiup Hill Learning Center
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Jun 23
Sunday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Freedom Bike Ride
Join us at City Park in downtown Ely for a long ride north, short ride north, and a family fun day with a ride to the south on the Cedar Valley Nature Trail.
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Linn
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Cedar Valley Nature Trail
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Jun 27
Thursday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Fireside Chat at Camp WaNoKi Primitive Weapons
Come and practice your primitive weapons skills by throwing long darts with an atlatl, shooting a sling shot, or throwing a tomahawk.
| Other Location |
Hamilton
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Briggs Woods Park and Golf Course
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Jul 2
Tuesday 8:00 AM
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Nachusa Grassland Older Livelier Wiser (O.W.Ls) Trip
Early summer is a perfect time to check out a new prairie and a new area!
| Other Location |
Jackson
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Hurstville Interpretive Center
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Jul 4
Thursday
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Kids Fishing Derby at Riverside Park in Central City
Free fishing event for kids!
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Linn
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Wickiup Hill Learning Center
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Jul 7-13
Sunday 3:30 PM - 1:00 PM
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Introduction to White Water Kayaking - Kirkwood CE
If you wish to give white water kayaking a try - join us in this Continuing Education Course by registering through Kirkwood Community College.
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Linn
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Pinicon Ridge Park
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Jul 21-27
Sunday 8:30 AM
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Introduction to White Water Kayaking - NICC CE
If you wish to give white water kayaking a try - join us in this Continuing Education Course by registering through NICC.
| Other Location |
Linn
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Pinicon Ridge Park
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