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Oct 23
Tuesday 9:30 AM
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Hike the Wild
Find out more on our website.
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Dickinson
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Dickinson County Nature Center
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Oct 23
Tuesday 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Women in the Woods with Wine - Creatures of the Night
Halloween is creeping in. Learn about the creatures that lurk in the night. No need to be scared, we will tell you the truth about these mysterious beings while you relax with a glass of wine.
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Polk
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Jester, Lewis A., Park
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Oct 24
Wednesday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Nature Buds: Leaves
A nature program for kids aged 3-5.
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Johnson
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JOHNSON COUNTY EDUCATION PROGRAMS
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Oct 25
Thursday 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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Wild Night Life and Hike
Join us for a campfire program about the wild night life in Jester Park. A short hike will follow as we search for some of these nocturnal animals. Afterwards enjoy eating s’mores around the campfire.
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Polk
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Jester, Lewis A., Park
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Oct 25
Thursday 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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Metal Jewelry
Learn about metalsmithing!
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Marshall
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GrimesFarm & Conservation Center
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Oct 26
Friday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Family Fun Day
Join us for some outdoor nature fun on this no-school day! Children of all ages are invited to join a naturalist for a hike, games, activities and crafts.
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Jackson
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Hurstville Interpretive Center
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Oct 26
Friday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Stories and S'mores
Join naturalist Heather Hucka for an evening of nature-inspired stories and songs along with everyone’s favorite fire treat…S’MORES!
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Story
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McFarland Park
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Oct 26
Friday 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Owl Prowl
After a brief discussion around the campfire about these flying predators of the night, we’ll go for a hike and learn how to call three different species of owls.
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Polk
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Jester, Lewis A., Park
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Oct 27
Saturday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Introduction to Land Management October Session
Join us for the October 27th session of our six class Introduction to Land Management program.
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Pottawattamie
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Hitchcock Nature Center
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Oct 27
Saturday 9:00 AM
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Trick or Treat for the Animals
Create some creative pumpkins and then watch the animals eat all of their treats that are placed inside!
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Buchanan
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Fontana Park
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Oct 27
Saturday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Explore your Outdoors: Camouflage!
Join Naturalist Jess Lancial as we discover and explore the amazing survival strategies of camouflage.
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Story
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McFarland Park
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Oct 27
Saturday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Nature Kids
Nature Kids is for children 3-5 years who want to learn about the natural world around them through stories, crafts, and outdoor exploring at Osborne Park.
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Clayton
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Osborne Park
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Oct 27
Saturday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Great Atlatl Pumpkin Hunt
Try your hand at using an ancient hunting tool, the spear thrower.
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Linn
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Wickiup Hill Learning Center
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Oct 27
Saturday 1:00 PM
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Native Earth Skills
Join naturalist and experienced Native Earth Skills practitioner Dustin Clayton for a discussion and demonstration of the skills and techniques of eastern Nebraska and western Iowa's native cultures.
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Pottawattamie
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Hitchcock Nature Center
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Oct 27
Saturday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Seed Harvesting Program
Join us for a program about harvesting prairie and other flower seeds.
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Iowa
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Lake Iowa Park
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Oct 27
Saturday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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R.I.P. HIke
Thomas Mitchell Park is the final resting spot of Dewitt Devotie. Who was he and why is he buried in the park? We’ll hike to his gravestone to pay our respects and try to unravel this eerie mystery.
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Polk
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Thomas Mitchell Park
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Oct 29
Monday 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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After School Special - Blank Park Zoo - Scary Animals!
Lime Creek Nature Center welcomes the Blank Park Zoo for an “After School Special” program!
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Cerro Gordo
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Lime Creek Nature Center & Conservation Area
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Oct 29
Monday 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Coyote Club - Bats
Coyote Club is for kids age 6-10 who are interested in nature, animals, and outdoor fun! Participants engage with the Naturalist at Fontana Park, with programs scattered throughout the year.
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Buchanan
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Fontana Park
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Oct 31
Wednesday 1:00 PM
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ACORN CLUB Pumpkin Smiles and Costume Styles
Costume parties are always fun but why do pumpkins smile
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Henry
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Oakland Mills Nature Center
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Oct 31
Wednesday 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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Howlin' Halloween
Find out more on our website.
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Dickinson
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Dickinson County Nature Center
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Nov 1
Thursday 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Toddler Tales
Let your imagination run wild with this fun, nature-themed story time! Hear a story followed by the naturalist’s choice of an activity such as an animal encounter, puppets or a craft.
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Polk
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Jester, Lewis A., Park
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Nov 3
Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Womens Hunter Education Course
Story County Conservation and Iowa DNR are teaming up to offer Iowa Hunter Education certification in a program designed for women ages 16 and up.
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Story
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McFarland Park
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Nov 3
Saturday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Get Nutty
Come learn more about nuts and the trees they come from as we enjoy one of the new Yellow Banks Trails. We might also learn a few other interesting facts about nuts from around the world.
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Polk
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Yellow Banks Park
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Nov 3
Saturday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Hike it Baby
Parents and their children from birth to school age are invited to join the Des Moines Hike It Baby chapter for a casual naturalist led hike.
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Polk
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Jester, Lewis A., Park
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Nov 3
Saturday 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Archery Clinic
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to shoot a bow and arrow? Join Tama County Conservation to learn the basics of archery.
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Tama
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Otter Creek Lake & Park
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