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Dec 12
Wednesday 10:30 AM
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Nature Tots
Find out more on our website.
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Dickinson
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Dickinson County Nature Center
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Dec 12
Wednesday 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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O.W.L.S. Series - "Plant Earth" BBC Documentary
Older, Wiser, Livelier, Souls is a fun way to get out of the house, learn about nature, and enjoy the company of friends. Join Tama County Conservation on the 2nd Wednesday of each month our interesting lineup of O.W.L.S. speakers.
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Tama
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Otter Creek Lake & Park
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Dec 13
Thursday 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Coffee and Chat
Join us for coffee and conversation to learn about the latest happenings at the Jester Park Nature Center. This is a social hour meant for meeting staff and others who enjoy nature.
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Polk
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Jester, Lewis A., Park
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Dec 13
Thursday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Nestling Naturalists
Looking for something for all of your little aspiring naturalists? Designed for ages 0 - 4 with a story and activity that changes monthly.
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Black Hawk
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Hartman Reserve Nature Center
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Dec 13
Thursday 6:30 PM
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Images Beneath our Feet: Archaeological Discoveries on Highway 20
Megan Stroh Messerole, Archaeologist from the Sanford Museum and Planetarium in Cherokee will present about the 2014 archaeological exploration of the project area near Correctionville.
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Woodbury
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Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center
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Dec 15
Saturday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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A Pottawattamie County Almanac - December Session
Journey with conservation legends through the rhythms of a Midwestern landscape. Observe. Engage. Reflect.
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Pottawattamie
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Hitchcock Nature Center
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Dec 15
Saturday 10:00 AM
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Knee High Naturalists
Tree-rific Trees!!
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Plymouth
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Hillview Recreation Area
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Dec 15
Saturday 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Grapevine Wreath Making
Make a grapevine wreath for holiday decorating!
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Iowa
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Lake Iowa Park
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Dec 17
Monday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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OWLS (Older Wiser Livelier Souls) - Birding 101
Join a Naturalist to learn all about Buchanan County Parks. Each OWLS program will meet at a different park each month.
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Buchanan
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Fontana Park
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Dec 18
Tuesday
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Knee High Naturalists - Hibernation
Knee High Naturalists is a great way to get your youngster exploring nature and the great outdoors! Join Tama County Conservation on the 3rd Tuesday of each month for this series for 2-4 year olds.
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Tama
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Otter Creek Lake & Park
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Dec 18
Tuesday 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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Luminary Hike - Tuesday, December 18 - 6:00 -7:30 PM
Let luminaries light your way on a self-guided hike around McFarland Lake at a special wintry hike.
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Story
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McFarland Park
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Dec 18
Tuesday 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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Luminary Hike - Tuesday, December 18 - 7:30-9:00 pm
Let luminaries light your way on a self-guided hike around McFarland Lake at a special wintry hike.
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Story
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McFarland Park
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Dec 19
Wednesday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Nature Story Hour - Snow!
Books come to life at the Nature Center!
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Marshall
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GrimesFarm & Conservation Center
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Dec 19
Wednesday 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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Luminary Hike - Wednesday, December 19 - 6:00 -7:30 PM
Let luminaries light your way on a self-guided hike around McFarland Lake at a special wintry hike. End the experience with hot cocoa by a campfire.
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Story
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McFarland Park
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Dec 19
Wednesday 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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Luminary Hike - Wednesday, December 19 - 7:30-9:00 pm
Let luminaries light your way on a self-guided hike around McFarland Lake at a special wintry hike. End the experience with hot cocoa by a campfire.
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Story
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McFarland Park
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Dec 20
Thursday 10:00 AM
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ACORN CLUB Bag it Is Your Life Too Plastic plus potluck
Try going a day without plastic and see what happens
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Henry
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Oakland Mills Nature Center
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Dec 20
Thursday 3:00 PM
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Winter Solstice Snowshoe or Hike
Take a walk or snowshoe in the woods on one of the shortest days of the year.
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Woodbury
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Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center
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Dec 20
Thursday 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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Light the Night (12/20)
Celebrate winter’s official arrival and the longest night of the year! We will take a short hike along the Discovery Trail lit with luminaries, enjoy a fire under the stars and share a cup of hot cocoa.
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Polk
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Jester, Lewis A., Park
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Dec 20
Thursday 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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Luminary Hike - Thursday, December 20, 2019 - 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Let luminaries light your way on a self-guided hike around McFarland Lake at a special wintry hike.
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Story
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McFarland Park
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Dec 20
Thursday 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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Light the Night (12/20 from 7:30-9)
Celebrate winter’s official arrival and the longest night of the year! We will take a short hike along the Discovery Trail lit with luminaries, enjoy a fire under the stars and share a cup of hot cocoa.
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Polk
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Jester, Lewis A., Park
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Dec 21
Friday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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KinderNature- Winter Solstice Party
Learn about the winter solstice and the movements of the Earth. This is part of our homeschool series geared for Kdg-3rd grade.
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Jackson
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Hurstville Interpretive Center
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Dec 21
Friday 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Light the Night
Celebrate winter’s official arrival and the longest night of the year! We will take a short hike along the Discovery Trail lit with luminaries, enjoy a fire under the stars and share a cup of hot cocoa.
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Polk
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Jester, Lewis A., Park
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Dec 21
Friday 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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Light the Night (just added)
Celebrate winter’s official arrival and the longest night of the year! We will take a short hike along the Discovery Trail lit with luminaries, enjoy a fire under the stars and share a cup of hot cocoa.
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Polk
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Jester, Lewis A., Park
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Dec 22
Saturday 10:00 AM
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Winter Adaptations Hike
Explore animal adaptations in Iowa's Loess Hills at this fun family hike.
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Pottawattamie
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Hitchcock Nature Center
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Dec 27
Thursday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Snowshoe Hike - December
Come and experience the snowy trials of McFarland Park on snowshoes!
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Story
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McFarland Park
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