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Oct 24
Thursday 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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Night Hike
Take a hike…? Don’t mind if we do!! We’ll be hiking to several overlooks around the center to take in the evening air, the sounds of the forest, and hopefully spot a critter or two.
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Woodbury
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Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center
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Oct 24
Thursday 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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Animals of the Night: Halloween Night Hike
Night hike in costume? The only thing that could make this better is the capstone campfire with s'mores!
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Johnson
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F.W. Kent Park
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Oct 25
Friday 10:00 AM
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Hike It Baby
Hike It Baby is a national group with the goal of raising a generation to love the outdoors.
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Johnson
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F.W. Kent Park
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Oct 25
Friday 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
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Sand Lake Trout Release
The Iowa DNR will be releasing 2000 rainbow trout.
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Marshall
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Sand Lake Recreation Area
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Oct 25
Friday 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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Sunset Seed Harvest
Join a Tama County Naturalist to learn how to harvest prairie plant seeds.
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Tama
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Otter Creek Lake & Park
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Oct 25
Friday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Ghost Stories Around the Fire
Bring your family and friends and enjoy varieties of your favorite kid-friendly ghost stories around the campfire—complete with s’mores.
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Woodbury
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Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center
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Oct 25
Friday 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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Evening Exploration
Discover the mysteries of the dark at the park!
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Story
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McFarland Park
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Oct 25
Friday 6:30 PM - 8:00 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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Thomas Mitchell Park
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Oct 25
Friday 7:00 PM
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Family Nature Night
Find out more at www.dickinsoncountynaturecenter.com.
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Dickinson
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Dickinson County Nature Center
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Oct 26
Saturday 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Zen in Nature
Fabulous way to start the day with a full dose of Zen in nature!
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Woodbury
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Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center
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Oct 26
Saturday 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Making Natural Cordage
Being able to manufacture cordage (rope) from natural materials is a skill that every outdoor enthusiast would be wise to understand.
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Woodbury
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Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center
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Oct 26
Saturday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Build a Bird Feeder - Cancelled
Fall is the time of year to get ready for feeding our feathered friends through the cold winter months. A PCC Naturalist will lead a short discussion to help you create a successful birdfeeding station in your yard.
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Polk
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Jester, Lewis A., Park
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Oct 26
Saturday 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Spiders
Spiders are some of the most commonly feared and misunderstood creatures in this world. Discover how spiders are actually fascinating animals, including their unique adaptations and the important role they play in ecosystems.
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Polk
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Jester, Lewis A., Park
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Oct 26
Saturday 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Pumpkin Bird Feeders
Gearing up for the Halloween festivities? Come celebrate with us at the nature center with making your own Pumpkin bird feeders.
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Woodbury
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Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center
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Oct 26
Saturday 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Fall Colors Paddle
Help us hunt for wildlife signs as we paddle along the slough in Pechman Creek Delta – just in time
for the turning of the trees!
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Johnson
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F.W. Kent Park
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Oct 26
Saturday 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Trick or Cache
A new exciting way to go Trick or Treating!
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Buchanan
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Fontana Park
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Oct 26
Saturday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Paranormal Prairie Creek
Come to Prairie Creek Recreation area On Saturday October 26th at 6:00 pm to get in the Halloween spirit.
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Jackson
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Prairie Creek Recreation Area
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Oct 27
Sunday 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Fall Trail Drive Through
This once-a-year drive-thru is a favorite for many people, especially those individuals who are not able to walk or bike our beautiful trails.
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Jefferson
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Cedar View Trail
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Oct 28
Monday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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After School Special - Science Center of Iowa
Join us for two presentations by the Science Center of Iowa.
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Cerro Gordo
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Lime Creek Nature Center & Conservation Area
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Oct 28
Monday 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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Cast Iron Cooking
Join naturalist Emily Herring and volunteer Norm Charlton as they walk you through the basics of using a Dutch oven. Participants will help in the preparation of food, cooking, and the best part… dinner.
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Marshall
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GrimesFarm & Conservation Center
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Oct 28
Monday 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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AT THE PARK ROLLING ON THE RIVER 2019 Escape the Nature Center Rooms
Can you escape our rooms?
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Henry
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Oakland Mills Nature Center
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Oct 28
Monday 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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AT THE PARK ROLLING ON THE RIVER 2019 Escape the Nature Center Rooms
Can you escape our rooms?
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Henry
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Oakland Mills Nature Center
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Oct 29 - Jul 1, 2020
Tuesday
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Black Hawk County Conservation Junior Naturalist
This amazing opportunity allows children ages 6-18 to share outdoor learning experiences with adults and get a stamp from each Black Hawk County Park visited on the map on the back of the sheet.
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Black Hawk
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Hartman Reserve Nature Center
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Oct 29
Tuesday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Angry Birds & Furious Fauna
Five actors will be dressed as a Blue jay, Badger, Hornet, Squirrel and a Red-winged Blackbird. Walk through the woodland and learn a bit about these animals. Oh and find out why the are so ANGRY!
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Bremer
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Ingawanis Woodland
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Oct 29
Tuesday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Spooky Things with Wings
Celebrate Halloween with the nature center this evening where you can meet some of our spooky animals that fly at night.
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Woodbury
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Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center
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