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Jun 19
Wednesday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Nature Buds: Art in Nature
An exploratory nature program for kids ages 3 to 5.
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Johnson
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Jun 20
Thursday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Berry Picking and Ciha Fen Hike
Enjoy a hike through a beautiful prairie savanna and snack on hand-picked black raspberries along the way!
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Johnson
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Jun 20
Thursday 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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Froggin' Fun
Spend an evening catching and learning about frogs and toads!
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Johnson
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Jun 21
Friday 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Orienteering
Want to lose yourself in nature, but not get lost? Join us for an intro to orienteering.
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Johnson
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Jun 24
Monday 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Paddle in the Park
Paddle the newly restored Kent Park Lake! Spend a portion of the paddle gathering water quality data. Spaces very limited so register early!
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Johnson
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JOHNSON COUNTY EDUCATION PROGRAMS
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Jun 29
Saturday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Old and New: The Prairies of Kent Park
Learn about the prairies of Kent Park, their history, and the restoration efforts it took to get them to where they are today. This program features a hay-rack tour.
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Johnson
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Jul 8
Monday 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Paddle in the Park
Explore the backwater slough at Pechman Creek Delta; look for signs of beaver and mussels and spend a portion of the paddle gathering water quality data. Spaces very limited so register early!
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Johnson
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JOHNSON COUNTY EDUCATION PROGRAMS
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Jul 10
Wednesday 6:00 PM
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Milkweed Matters: Seedballs for RAGBRAI
Get your hands dirty and help native pollinator habitat in Iowa by making seedballs!
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Johnson
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JOHNSON COUNTY EDUCATION PROGRAMS
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Jul 17
Wednesday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Nature Buds: Prairie Plant Pieces
An exploratory nature program for children ages 3 to 5.
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Johnson
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JOHNSON COUNTY EDUCATION PROGRAMS
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Jul 22
Monday 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Paddle in the Park
Paddle the newly restored Kent Park Lake! Spend a portion of the paddle gathering water quality data. Spaces very limited so register early!
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Johnson
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JOHNSON COUNTY EDUCATION PROGRAMS
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Jul 26
Friday 8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
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Moth Night
Come learn about the beauty, life-cycles, and habitats of moths!
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Johnson
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JOHNSON COUNTY EDUCATION PROGRAMS
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Jul 28
Sunday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Canoeing Class
Children age 10-13 years old can come learn how to canoe at Terry Trueblood Recreation Area!
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Johnson
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JOHNSON COUNTY EDUCATION PROGRAMS
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Jul 29
Monday 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Paddle in the Park
Explore the backwater slough at Pechman Creek Delta; look for signs of beaver and mussels and spend a portion of the paddle gathering water quality data. Spaces very limited so register early!
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Johnson
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JOHNSON COUNTY EDUCATION PROGRAMS
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Aug 1
Thursday 6:30 PM
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Woodworking for Wildlife
Make better bat habitat for your backyard!
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Johnson
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JOHNSON COUNTY EDUCATION PROGRAMS
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Aug 4
Sunday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Fishing Class
Children age 10-13 years old can come learn how to fish at Terry Trueblood Recreation Area!
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Johnson
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JOHNSON COUNTY EDUCATION PROGRAMS
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Aug 5
Monday 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Paddle in the Park
This adults-only paddle will explore a 9-mile stretch of the Iowa River.
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Johnson
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JOHNSON COUNTY EDUCATION PROGRAMS
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Aug 6
Tuesday 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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Ecoprinting
Learn how to make eco-friendly prints on fabric by using the natural materials around us!
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Johnson
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JOHNSON COUNTY EDUCATION PROGRAMS
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Aug 7
Wednesday 6:30 PM
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Intro to Prescribed Burns
Prairie enthusiasts and those interested in land restoration will enjoy this presentation on the natural history of fire in Iowa and how a safe and successful prescribed burn is planned and conducted.
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Johnson
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JOHNSON COUNTY EDUCATION PROGRAMS
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Aug 12
Monday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Paddle in the Park
This adults-only paddle will explore a 10-mile stretch of the Cedar River.
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Johnson
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JOHNSON COUNTY EDUCATION PROGRAMS
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Aug 18
Sunday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Say YES to Foraging in Summer!
Take a walk with a JCC naturalist and learn about some of the foods and medicines that can be foraged, in summer!
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Johnson
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JOHNSON COUNTY EDUCATION PROGRAMS
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