May 4
Saturday 9:30 AM
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Wild Edibles & Spring Ephemerals
Join us for a short walk through Slip Bluff where we will learn about the wild edible and spring ephemeral plants found throughout the park, and even try some samples!
| Special Events |
Decatur
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Slip Bluff Park
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Jun 3
Monday 10:00 AM
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Nature Tots: Do Whales Have Wings? - Ages 3-6
Do whales have wings? Learn about different animal parts and what animals have them!
| Youth Camps |
Decatur
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Little River Recreation Area
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Jun 4
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
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Wild at Art Camp - Ages 7-12
Make all sorts of art that is inspired by nature!
| Youth Camps |
Decatur
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Decatur County Conservation Offices
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Jun 6
Thursday 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
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All About Animals Camp - Ages 7-9
Learn all about animals found in Iowa to all over the world!
| Youth Camps |
Decatur
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Slip Bluff Park
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Jun 11
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
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What's in the Water? Camp - Ages 7-9
Learn about the creatures that live in the water! Plan to get wet during this fun camp.
| Youth Camps |
Decatur
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Slip Bluff Park
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Jun 17
Monday 10:00 AM
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Nature Tots: Forest Bright, Forest Night
Learn about animals that come out in the daytime and others that are awake at night!
| Youth Camps |
Decatur
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Little River Recreation Area
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Jun 18-19
Tuesday 4:00 PM - 8:00 AM
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Girls Overnight Camp - Ages 7-12
Spend time at the beach, make friendship bracelets, watch a movie, sleep in the cabins, cook food over the campfire, and more!
| Youth Camps |
Decatur
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Little River Recreation Area
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Jun 20
Thursday 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
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Incredible Invertebrates: Become an XKid! - Ages 9-12
Go through the XKid’s workbook and become an XKid by the end of the camp!
| Youth Camps |
Decatur
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Slip Bluff Park
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Jun 24
Monday 10:00 AM
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Nature Tots: Animals Move! - Ages 3-6
Hop, slither, climb, and jump - learn how animals MOVE!
| Youth Camps |
Decatur
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Little River Recreation Area
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Jun 25
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
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Mythical Creatures Camp - Ages 7-9
Dragons, fairies, bigfoot, and more! We will be learning about all sorts of mythical creatures and their origins, and even create our own mythical creature!
| Youth Camps |
Decatur
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Decatur County Conservation Offices
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Jun 27-28
Thursday 4:00 PM - 8:00 AM
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Boys Overnight Camp - Ages 9-12
Camp in tents overnight at Slip Bluff Park. Pitch tents, play games, cook dinner over the fire, and more!
| Youth Camps |
Decatur
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Slip Bluff Park
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Jul 1
Monday 10:00 AM
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Nature Tots: How to Find a Bird - Ages 3-6
Do you hear the birds chirping? Learn all about birds and how to find them all around you.
| Youth Camps |
Decatur
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Little River Recreation Area
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Jul 3
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Operation H2O Camp - Ages 10-12
Spend the day in/on the water, from kayaking to swimming and more!
| Youth Camps |
Decatur
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Little River Recreation Area
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Jul 8
Monday 10:00 AM
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Nature Tots: Guess the Animal - Whose Butt? - Ages 3-6
Guess each animal by looking at what you usually see running away - their butts! Learn about how animals' behinds help them survive.
| Youth Camps |
Decatur
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Little River Recreation Area
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Jul 10
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
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Nature is Neat! Camp - Ages 7-9
Learn about all of the NEAT and COOL things found in nature!
| Youth Camps |
Decatur
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Slip Bluff Park
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Jul 22
Monday 10:00 AM
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Nature Tots: Opossum Opposites
There's nothing scary about an opossum! Learn some fun facts about this cool animal!
| Youth Camps |
Decatur
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Little River Recreation Area
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Jul 24
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
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SURVIVOR Camp - Ages 10-12
Split into teams, find hidden idols, take part in team challenges, earn rewards, and more! If you watch Survivor, you'll love this camp!
| Youth Camps |
Decatur
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Slip Bluff Park
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