Feb 4
Saturday 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
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Building Better Birders Workshop Series - February 2023 Workshop
Want to learn more about birds? Join us for a full day of outdoor bird watching, a federal bird banding presentation, and indoor lectures. Please try to commit to the full day of activities.
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Johnson
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JOHNSON COUNTY EDUCATION PROGRAMS
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Feb 4
Saturday 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Birding Snowshoe Hike
Go birdwatching on snowshoes!
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Black Hawk
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Hartman Reserve Nature Center
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Feb 4
Saturday 9:00 AM
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Winter Biathlon
Enjoy a combination of winter outdoor activities . . .
| Special Events |
Floyd
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Tosanak Recreation Area
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Feb 4
Saturday 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Pop-up Snowshoe Hike
Guided snowshoe hike through the snowy timber at Hartman Reserve!
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Black Hawk
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Hartman Reserve Nature Center
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Feb 4
Saturday 9:45 AM - 2:00 PM
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10th Annual Hillview Snow Scamper 5K
A decade of dashing through the snow! Join the Plymouth County Conservation Foundation for the 10th Annual Hillview snow Scamper 5K! This year we'll see time flash before our eyes with participants invited to dress in their favorite fashion era!
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Plymouth
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Hillview Recreation Area
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Feb 4
Saturday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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AMERICAN GOTHIC HOUSE CENTER BIRTHDAY MORNING CELEBRATION FOR ADULTS
In honor of Grant Wood's birthday, our speaker will reveal 2 new Grant Wood paintings he recently acquired!
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Wapello
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American Gothic House Center
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Feb 4
Saturday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Adventure Day Dialogue
Linn County Conservation will host a day of presenters at the Wickiup Hill Learning Center sharing tales and accounts of outdoor adventures.
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Linn
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Wickiup Hill Learning Center
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Feb 4
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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Feb 4
Saturday 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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AMERICAN GOTHIC HOUSE CENTER BIRTHDAY AFTERNOON CELEBRATION FOR KIDS
Celebrate Grant Wood's birthday by learning more about HIM!
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Wapello
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American Gothic House Center
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Feb 4
Saturday 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Snowshoeing at Cedar Rock State Park
Check out Cedar Rock State Park in the winter!
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Buchanan
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Buchanan County Conservation Offices
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Feb 4
Saturday 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Lighted Night Ski
This year will be the 20th ANNIVERSARY of the LIGHTED NIGHT SKI with the Butler County Conservation Board!!
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Butler
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Heery Woods State Park - South Side
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Feb 4
Saturday 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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Owl Prowl
Join Naturalist Clay for a nocturnal Owl Prowl through Pollmiller Park! Learn about the mysterious creatures of the night, then head out on a hike using calls to get the owls to talk back!
| Programs |
Lee
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Pollmiller Park
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Feb 5
Sunday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Wild Tots - Animals in Winter
It might be chilly outside, but we can still have an outdoor adventure together
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Story
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McFarland Park
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Feb 5
Sunday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Seed Swap at Maquoketa Brewing
Join Maquoketa brewing and Jackson County Conservation as we talk seeds and plants.
| Other Location |
Jackson
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Hurstville Interpretive Center
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Feb 5
Sunday 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Worm Composting
Help reduce your household food waste and create nutrient rich compost by building your own indoor worm bin
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Story
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McFarland Park
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Feb 5
Sunday 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Kayaking Session at Bender Pool
No need to register here - show up at Bender with your 10 per person!
| Other Location |
Linn
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Wickiup Hill Learning Center
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Feb 5
Sunday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Full Moon Snowshoe Night Hike
Full Moon Snowshoe or Night Hike - Limited to first 30 who register. only. Limited supply of snowshoes.
| Programs |
Hamilton
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Briggs Woods Park and Golf Course
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Feb 6
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.
| Programs |
Jackson
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Hurstville Interpretive Center
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Feb 6
Monday 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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Full Moon Snowshoe
Experience the winter under the full moon! Registration fees co-sponsored by the Independence Public Library making your cost to participate $0
| Programs |
Buchanan
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Roberts Wildlife Area
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Feb 7
Tuesday 10:00 AM
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Science for Squirts AM: Wildlife Conservationist Day
Children enjoy a story and activities based on the monthly theme.
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Linn
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Wickiup Hill Learning Center
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Feb 7
Tuesday 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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OWLS (Older Wiser Livelier Seniors) - Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge
Come hear from Nancy Corona, Visitor Services Manager, from Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge as she shares an overview about the refuge. S
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Polk
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Jester Park
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Feb 7
Tuesday 1:00 PM
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Science for Squirts PM: Wildlife Conservationist Day
Children enjoy a story and activities based on the monthly theme.
| Programs |
Linn
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Wickiup Hill Learning Center
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Feb 7
Tuesday 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Animal Tracks & Signs
Find out what animals have been leaving tracks at the Lake.
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O'Brien
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Mill Creek Park
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Feb 8
Wednesday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Knee-High Naturalist - Snow and Ice - FREE
Are you ready to get outside and explore? Come and hear a story followed by some outdoor fun!
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Polk
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Jester Park
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Feb 8
Wednesday 10:00 AM
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Pipsqueaks
Pipsqueaks is for 2-4 year olds to come out and learn about nature with an adult!
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Carroll
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Swan Lake State Park
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