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Aug 20
Tuesday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Open Range ~ Archery
August 20th ~ Open Range ~ Archery ~ 1-3 PM ~ Rock Creek ~ We are opening our Archery Range in the basement of the Eco Center for public use
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Clinton
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Rock Creek Marina & Campground
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Aug 20
Tuesday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Voyageur Canoe Outing
August 20th ~ Voyageur Canoe Outing ~ 4-6 PM ~ Rock Creek ~ Our voyageur canoes, “The Marquette and The Joliet”, will be in the water at the new back boat ramp and ready for folks to try them out!
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Clinton
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Rock Creek Marina & Campground
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Aug 20
Tuesday 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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Evening Pond Study
Take a walk on the boardwalk and drop a net in the pond to learn what lurks in the water "under the boardwalk"!
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Linn
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Wickiup Hill Learning Center
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Aug 20
Tuesday 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Nature Friends - Insects
Join a naturalist in a nature adventure! We will explore a different nature topic each evening through stories, sharing time, guided exploration, and art activities.
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Polk
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Easter Lake Park
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Aug 20
Tuesday 6:30 PM
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Map & Compass Foundations
Learn to navigate by map & compass in this introductory class.
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Pottawattamie
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Hitchcock Nature Center
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Aug 20
Tuesday 7:00 PM
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August Hitch Hike
Explore the northern section of Hitchcock Nature Center & view a remnant of the original Old Lincoln Highway during this guided hike.
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Pottawattamie
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Hitchcock Nature Center
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Aug 20
Tuesday 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Women in the Woods with Wine - Prairie Pondering
Tall grass prairie once covered 85% of Iowa's landscape. Most of this unique habitat has long since vanished; however, life on the prairie still lives today.
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Polk
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Jester, Lewis A., Park
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Aug 21
Wednesday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Renewal by Nature
Explore the evidence based information on the mind, body, spirit nature connection with Dr. Paul Peters.
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Polk
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Jester, Lewis A., Park
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Aug 21
Wednesday 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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Sunset Yoga
Relax and unwind with a short nature hike leading to Sunset Yoga on patio at the Jester Park Nature Center.
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Polk
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Jester, Lewis A., Park
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Aug 22
Thursday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Nestling Naturalists
Nestlings is a program for ages 0 - 4 with a nature-related story and activity that is different each time!???
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Black Hawk
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Hartman Reserve Nature Center
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Aug 22
Thursday 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Nestling Naturalists
Nestlings is a program for ages 0 - 4 with a nature-related story and activity that is different each time!???
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Black Hawk
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Hartman Reserve Nature Center
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Aug 22
Thursday 5:00 PM
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Hitchcock Nature Center Insect Club Meeting
Join the Hitchcock Nature Center Insect Club for their monthly meetings & discover the world of insects.
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Pottawattamie
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Hitchcock Nature Center
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Aug 22
Thursday 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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Evening Prairie Walk
Join Dr. Thomas Rosburg on monthly prairie walks at the largest prairie remnant in Story County.
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Story
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Doolittle Prairie
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Aug 22
Thursday 7:00 PM
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Sunset Eco Cruise
August 22nd ~ Sunset Eco Cruise ~ 7 PM ~ Rock Creek ~ Thursday evenings there will be naturalist-guided Mississippi eco cruises aboard the Blue Heron pontoon. Call 563-259-1876 to reserve a free spot one week in advance.
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Clinton
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Rock Creek Marina & Campground
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Aug 23
Friday 5:30 PM
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Map & Compass Field Season
Practice your skills in the great outdoors as you navigate using a compass & topographical map.
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Pottawattamie
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Hitchcock Nature Center
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Aug 23
Friday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Paddle in the Park
Paddle in the Park is an annual program series that is held at the South Boat Ramp at Big Woods Lake in Cedar Falls.
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Black Hawk
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Hartman Reserve Nature Center
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Aug 23
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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Aug 23
Friday 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Campfire Program-Bats
Gather around a campfire to learn about the native bats of Iowa and roast a few s'mores.
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Tama
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Otter Creek Lake & Park
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Aug 24
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! No experience required. For more information, contact Dan Pecaut
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Woodbury
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Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center
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Aug 24
Saturday 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Half Price Canoe Rental
August 24th ~ Half Price Canoe Rental ~ 8-11 AM ~ Rock Creek ~ ?For use in the backwaters in and near the park.
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Clinton
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Rock Creek Marina & Campground
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Aug 24
Saturday 9:00 AM
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Good Morning Cruise
August 24th ~ Good Morning Cruise ~ 9 AM ~ Rock Creek ~ Every other Saturday this summer, there will be naturalist-guided eco cruises aboard the Blue Heron pontoon boat. Call 563-259-1876 to reserve a free spot.
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Clinton
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Rock Creek Marina & Campground
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Aug 24
Saturday 1:00 PM
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Back Waters Paddle
August 24th ~ Back Waters Paddle ~ 1 PM ~ Rock Creek ~ Meet at the Eco Center and gear up for a paddle in the backwaters of the Mississippi River.
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Clinton
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Rock Creek Marina & Campground
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Aug 24
Saturday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Eden Valley Nature Center Open
August 24th ~ Eden Valley Nature Center Open ~ 1-4 PM ~ The Nature Center will be open on Saturdays, through Labor Day. Volunteer hosts are needed.
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Clinton
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Eden Valley Refuge
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Aug 24
Saturday 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Iowa's Amazing Salamanders
Amazing Salamanders!
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Jones
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Central Park
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Aug 24
Saturday 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Horseback Ride at Shimek
Join a Lee County naturalist and the Westercamp family for a horseback ride through Shimek State Forest on Sat., Aug. 24 at 2 p.m. No experience needed
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Lee
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Lee County Conservation Center
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