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Aug 10-12
Monday
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Ice Age Backpacking Trip: Youth Adventure Camp (Kids 12-17 years old)
Exploring Wisconsin's Ice Age Trail
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Clinton
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Other Location
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Aug 10
Monday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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Potter, Potions & Portkeys: Harry Potter Crafting: Ages 8-11
Crafts, magic & more!
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Black Hawk
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Hartman Reserve Nature Center
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Aug 10
Monday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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Beeswax Food Wrap
Learn how to make reusable beeswax food wrap.
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Marshall
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GrimesFarm & Conservation Center
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Aug 10
Monday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Nature Kids - Toads
Come find out why toads are great to have in your yard!
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Buchanan
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Fontana Park
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Aug 11
Tuesday
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Hunter Education Field Day Course 2020
Two Hunter Safety Field Courses offered. Must do online course work first, which is a $30 cost. Register for either morning or afternoon session.
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Sioux
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Oak Grove & Big Sioux Park
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Aug 11-12
Tuesday 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
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Mystery Cave, Bily Clocks, 2-Day Adventure: Eco-Bus Trip-Cancelled
This two-day adventure includes a guided cave tour in Minnesota. The journey continues in Decorah with stops at the Vesterheim Museum, the Fish hatchery and the Decorah Eagle's Nest. We will also tour the Bily Clocks museum in Spillville.
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Polk
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Polk County Education Programs
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Aug 11-12
Tuesday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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CAMP FULL: Hunger Games Camp: Session 4 (Ages 9-15)
Congratulations! You have been selected to compete against other tributes for your life!
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Black Hawk
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Hartman Reserve Nature Center
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Aug 11
Tuesday 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Half Day Wild Kratts Day Camp: Amazing Creature Race (Ages 5-8)
Learn how different animals have adapted to survive in harsh environments, catch prey, or elude predators.
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Black Hawk
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Hartman Reserve Nature Center
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Aug 11
Tuesday 10:00 AM
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Homeschool in the Hills: Water Quality Monitoring - Morning Session
Area homeschool students and educators are invited to join us for a series of field trips to explore the world of citizen science projects.
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Pottawattamie
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Arrowhead Park
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Aug 11
Tuesday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Summer Skills - Geocaching
Geocaching is a high tech scavenger hunt using GPS. Come learn the basics and try finding several geocaches hidden just for you.
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Polk
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Thomas Mitchell Park
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Aug 11
Tuesday 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Oneota Park Family Survival Challenge
Think you know what it takes to survive in the wild?
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Clay
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Oneota Park - Conservation Board Headquarters
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Aug 11
Tuesday 1:00 PM
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Homeschool in the Hills: Water Quality Monitoring - Afternoon Session
Area homeschool students and educators are invited to join us for a series of field trips to explore the world of citizen science projects.
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Pottawattamie
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Arrowhead Park
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Aug 11
Tuesday 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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Family Fishing Fun!
Join us at Pinicon Ridge Park for family fishing fun on the Wapsi!
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Linn
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Pinicon Ridge Park
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Aug 12
Wednesday
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Nature Tots
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 12
Wednesday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Atl Atl and Artifacts - Free
Learn more about Native American culture as we discuss authentic and rare artifacts found throughout the park. Learn how to throw and atlatl, a tool used for hunting game.
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Polk
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Yellow Banks Park
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Aug 12
Wednesday 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Picnics in the Park! - Moving like the Animals!
Families with children going into Kindergarten and younger are invited to enjoy nature through Picnics in the Park!
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Mitchell
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New Haven Potholes Outdoor Classroom
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Aug 12
Wednesday 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Nature's Story Hour - Ants on a Log - Free
Pack your picnic lunch, blanket and bring our family for an hour of nature stories and activities with a naturalist from PCC. Enjoy the fresh air, sunshine, munch your lunch, listen to a story or two and discover new natural areas.
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Polk
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Fort Des Moines Park
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Aug 12
Wednesday 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Tubing on the Creek
Enjoy floating down Prairie Creek on a tube! All ages welcome. Meet at the Pavilion.
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Jackson
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Prairie Creek Recreation Area
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Aug 12
Wednesday 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Family Kayaking at Sand Lake
Join us as we explore Sand Lake with kayaks.
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Marshall
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Sand Lake Recreation Area
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Aug 12
Wednesday 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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Meteor Shower Watch - Free
Come learn all about asteroids, meteors, and meteorites! Plan to spend your time gazing up at the night sky for the Perseid meteor shower as well as the moon and any stars out this night.
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Polk
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Thomas Mitchell Park
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Aug 13
Thursday 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
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Full Day Wild Kratts Camp: Amazing Creature Race (Ages 7-8)
Have the kids stay for the morning and the afternoon! Learn how different animals have adapted to survive in harsh environments, catch prey, or elude predators.
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Black Hawk
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Hartman Reserve Nature Center
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Aug 13
Thursday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Summer Skills - Survival Hike
Survival Hike - Learn how to build a shelter, start a fire and even what types of plants are edible.
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Polk
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Thomas Mitchell Park
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Aug 13
Thursday 6:00 PM
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Vermicomposting 101
Learn how to compost your food waste using redworms!
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Clinton
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Rock Creek Marina & Campground
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Aug 13
Thursday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Kayak Safety Basics
Do you want to brush up on your kayak skills or have a new boat you are still learning about? Are you unsure wear to go and what to wear on the water for the safety of yourself and others? We have are offering safety sessions to up your game.
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Linn
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Pinicon Ridge Park
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Aug 13
Thursday 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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3rd ANNUAL PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST At the Park Out of This World 2020
This contest is open to all ages and abilities.
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Henry
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Oakland Mills Nature Center
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