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Apr 1
Saturday 7:00 AM - 2:30 PM
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Building Better Birders- Waterfowl
Our Building Better Birder series continues with an event on Iowa's waterfowl!
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Wapello
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Pioneer Ridge Nature Area
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Apr 1
Saturday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Deer Antler Shed Talk & Hike
Have you ever gone on a whitetail deer antler shed hunt? If not come join us in the fun.
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Hamilton
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Briggs Woods Park and Golf Course
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Apr 1
Saturday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Wild Tots - Eggs
Spring is a busy time from many of our animal friends, especially those that lay eggs.
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Story
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Hickory Grove Park
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Apr 1
Saturday 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Open Nature Center Saturday
Lake Iowa Nature Center (LINC) will be open for visitors every first Saturday afternoon of the month October 2022 until May 2023 from Noon to 4pm.
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Iowa
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Lake Iowa Park
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Apr 1
Saturday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Geocache Egg Hunt
Learn how to use a GPS and go search the park to find nests of hidden eggs, collecting prizes and candy along the way. Keep an eye out for the “golden egg” worth a special prize!
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Polk
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Jester Park
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Apr 1
Saturday 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Egg Hunt
Egg Hunt at the Prairie Heritage Center.
| Special Events |
O'Brien
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Prairie Heritage Center
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Apr 1
Saturday 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Nature Egg Hunt
Enjoy an afternoon exploring nature and walking the Hickory Grove Park trails.
| Programs |
Story
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Hickory Grove Park
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Apr 1
Saturday 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Egg Hunt in the Park
Saturday, April 1st is the Annual Egg Hunt in the Park at Buena Vista County Park.
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Buena Vista
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Buena Vista County Conservation Park
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Apr 2
Sunday 9:00 AM
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Complete Rod Building Workshop
Build your own custom 6.5 foot spinning rod for only $75!
| Special Events |
Clinton
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Rock Creek Marina & Campground
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Apr 2
Sunday 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Yoga in the Park: Aya Dancing
A joyful dance experience, surrounded by the beauty of Hartman Reserve!
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Black Hawk
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Hartman Reserve Nature Center
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Apr 2
Sunday 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Live Birds of Prey Program
Meet a great horned owl and barred owl and learn more about Iowa’s birds of prey and their amazing adaptations.
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Jackson
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Hurstville Interpretive Center
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Apr 3
Monday 10:00 AM
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Homeschool Science Series
Middle and high school homeschool students are invited to learn more about various science topics
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Jackson
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Hurstville Interpretive Center
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Apr 4
Tuesday 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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OWLS (Older Wiser Livelier Seniors) - Why Zoos Exist
Learn the story of Blank Park Zoo, the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, and how we collectively save species from extinction.
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Polk
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Jester Park
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Apr 4
Tuesday 6:30 PM
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Volunteer Frog and Toad Wildlife Monitoring Program Training Session
The Iowa Frog and Toad Call Survey is a volunteer-based survey that provides interested Iowa residents a unique opportunity the explore Iowa’s nature at night and use only their ears to detect wildlife.
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Clayton
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Osborne Park
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Apr 5
Wednesday 9:00 AM
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Summer Day Camp Early Registration begins for Woodbury County Conservation Foundation Members
Summer Day Camp Early Registration begins for Woodbury County Conservation Foundation Members. For more information contact camps@woodburyparks.org. To become a member go to http://woodburyparks.org/membership -- More information available soon!
| Special Events |
Woodbury
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Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center
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Apr 5
Wednesday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Nature Buds - Worms
Nature Buds is a program for kids ages 2-5. It involves hands-on STEM and arts stations around a nature topic. This month, we’ll learn all about worms.
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Johnson
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JOHNSON COUNTY EDUCATION PROGRAMS
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Apr 5
Wednesday 6:30 PM
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Chicken Care Class
A beginners level course in keeping poultry for egg production and companionship.
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Jackson
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Hurstville Interpretive Center
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Apr 6
Thursday 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Toddler Tales - Wildlife Rainbows
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 Park
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Apr 6
Thursday 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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OWLS (Older Wiser Livelier Souls): African Wildlife Adventure
We'll explore the wildlife of Kenya, Tanzania, and South Africa with photos taken by Jim and Cindy Pease on three trips there.
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Story
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McFarland Park
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Apr 6
Thursday 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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Junior Explorers - Worms
Junior Explorers is a program for kids ages K-2nd grade. It involved hands-in STEM and arts stations and exploration around a nature topic. This month, we’ll learn all about worms.
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Johnson
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JOHNSON COUNTY EDUCATION PROGRAMS
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Apr 6
Thursday 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Conservation Landowners Workshop
Come out to the Fontana Nature Center and learn about the Conservation Programs available to private landowners.
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Buchanan
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Fontana Park
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Apr 6
Thursday 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Annual Midwest Crane Count
Register to Participate in the Annual Midwest Crane Count!
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Jones
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Central Park
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Apr 7
Friday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Home School - Insects and Spiders AM - FREE
On the first Friday of the month join one of our naturalists as they lead an environmental education program specifically created for homeschool students.
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Polk
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Jester Park
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Apr 7
Friday 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Home School - Insects and Spiders PM - FREE
On the first Friday of the month join one of our naturalists as they lead an environmental education program specifically created for homeschool students.
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Polk
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Jester Park
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Apr 8
Saturday 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Waterfowl Watch
Join retired MCCB Director Mike Stegmann as we scan the water for returning ducks and geese with spotting scopes.
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Marshall
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Grimes Farm
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