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Apr 23
Monday 7:00 PM
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Protection of Ancient Human Remains in Iowa
What makes Iowa special in the realm of protecting burials in the US?
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Linn
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Wickiup Hill Learning Center
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Apr 24
Tuesday
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Nature Tots: Wide-Mouthed Frog
Nature Tots: Wide-Mouthed Frog
Tuesday, April 24th 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Willow Lake Recreation Area, Woodbine
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Harrison
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Willow Lake Recreation Area
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Apr 24
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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Apr 26
Thursday 5:30 PM
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Pollinator Education series
Find out more on our website.
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Dickinson
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Dickinson County Nature Center
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Apr 26
Thursday 7:00 PM
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Ollie the Owl Hike
Discover why Ollie the Owl is nature's perfect Mouse Trap!
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Linn
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Wickiup Hill Learning Center
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Apr 27
Friday 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Buchanan County Conservation Energy Games
Students will be competing in Solar Car Races, Solar Oven Contests and/or Wind Turbine Competitions.
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Buchanan
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Fontana Park
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Apr 27
Friday 4:30 PM
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Sponsor and Plant a Fruit Tree
Have you been wanting a fruit tree in your yard but do not have the space this is the perfect opportunity for you!
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Buchanan
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Fontana Park
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Apr 27
Friday 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Paddle in the Park
Mark your calendars! Meet at the boat ramp on the south side of Big Woods Lake. $5/kayak $10/canoe.
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Black Hawk
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Hartman Reserve Nature Center
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Apr 28
Saturday 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Wildflower Walk
Explore SW Iowa's best spot for Woodland Wildflowers!
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Cass
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Frank Chapman Pellett Memorial Woods
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Apr 28
Saturday 9:00 AM
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Birding trek
Find out more on our website.
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Dickinson
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Dickinson County Nature Center
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Apr 28
Saturday 1:00 PM
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Trail Enhancement and Management Day
Be a part of our TEAM (Trail Enhancement and Management) and help make improvements to county trail systems. All volunteers are asked to wear long-sleeves, pants, and sturdy, closed-toe shoes. Bring gloves and bring a water bottle.
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Story
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Robison Wildlife Acres
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Apr 28
Saturday 1:00 PM
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Family Bluebird Hike
Peer inside real bluebird nests!
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Linn
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Wickiup Hill Learning Center
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Apr 28
Saturday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Garlic Grab
Get outdoors this Earth Day and help clear invasive garlic mustard at the park.
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Jackson
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Prairie Creek Recreation Area
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Apr 28
Saturday 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Pollinators and Pollinator Gardens
Pollinators are a diverse group and play an important role in the ecosystem as well as our own live
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Buena Vista
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Gabrielson Park - Gustafson Lake
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Apr 29
Sunday 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Wildflower Hike
Hike through the woods to view and identify the dazzling display of spring wildflowers.
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Polk
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Thomas Mitchell Park
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Apr 29
Sunday 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Spring Wildflower Walk
Join Winneshiek County Conservation staff in walking the woods to see what spring wildflowers have finally emerged after the long winter!
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Winneshiek
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Lake Meyer Park and Campground
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May 1
Tuesday 11:00 AM
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O.W.L.S. - Butterflies in Iowa & in Your Backyard
We’ll start with an introduction to the 110 butterflies that call Iowa home then provide tips on creating butterfly habitat in your own backyard
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Story
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McFarland Park
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May 1
Tuesday 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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O.W.L.S. (Older Wiser Livelier Seniors) - Butterfly or Moth, How do you Know?
Have you ever wondered how to tell the difference between a moth and a butterfly? Is it how they look? Or perhaps how they behave? Are they more alike or more different? How can you tell if a caterpillar will turn into a moth or a butterfly?
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Polk
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Jester, Lewis A., Park
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May 1
Tuesday 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Power of Pollinators
Did you know more than 1/3 of our global food supply depends on pollinators? Learn how pollination works, who the pollinators are and threats they face.
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Polk
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Jester, Lewis A., Park
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May 2
Wednesday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Woodland Wildflower Walk
Woodland Wildflower Walk
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Jones
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Pictured Rocks
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May 2
Wednesday 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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Top Shade Pollinator Plants
Is your property mostly shady but you still want to help pollinators? Learn how you can help!
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Linn
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Wickiup Hill Learning Center
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May 4
Friday 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Fireside Friday
Free family fun event on the first Friday of the month at Camp WaNoKi
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Webster
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Camp WaNoKi
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May 5
Saturday 9:00 AM
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Mushroom Ramble
Learn about local mushrooms and how to hunt them, then go on a mushroom hunt in the Wickiup Hill Natural Area!
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Linn
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Wickiup Hill Learning Center
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May 5
Saturday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Explore Your Outdoors - Insects
Scoop in the pond, dig through logs, and discover that all insects play an important role in helping our habitats.
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Story
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McFarland Park
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May 5
Saturday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Nature Tots: Spring Fling
A fun, family program about the wonders of nature in spring.
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Ringgold
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Dragoon Trace Nature Center
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