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Jul 16-18
Tuesday
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Wild Discoveries
Surviving a Night in the Wild!!
| Youth Camps |
Plymouth
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Hillview Recreation Area
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Jul 16-23
Tuesday
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Junior Naturalist Campout
4th & 5th Graders
| Youth Camps |
Carroll
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Swan Lake State Park
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Jul 16
Tuesday 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
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Christmas in July Eco-Bus Trip
Journey to Algona and explore the historic POW museum and the internationally known Nativity Scene.
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Polk
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Polk County Education Programs
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Jul 16-18
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Archaeology Day Camp
History is often hidden under your feet. Come and learn what an archaeologist does.
| Youth Camps |
Linn
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Wickiup Hill Learning Center
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Jul 16
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Wilderness Survival- Ages 10-12, July 16 and 17 2019
Learn how to make a shelter, tie knots, make a campfire, and learn to use a gps unit along with other survival tips at this camp. This camp is from 9 am-3 pm on both days.
| Youth Camps |
Sioux
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Oak Grove & Big Sioux Park
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Jul 16-18
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Nature's Apprenticeship: 5th & 6th Grade Camp
Practice your outdoor skills at Arrowhead Park this summer!
| Youth Camps |
Pottawattamie
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Arrowhead Park
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Jul 16-18
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Ranger Camp
Youth will have fun outdoors learning about Iowa’s natural resources!
| Youth Camps |
Jackson
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Hurstville Interpretive Center
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Jul 16-19
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Polliwogs: Dirt, Plants, Rocks, & Water
Children experience nature using dirt, rocks, plants, and water and get wet and dirty in the process!
| Youth Camps |
Story
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McFarland Park
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Jul 16-18
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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*CANCELED Adventurers *CANCELED
*This camp has been canceled due to low numbers* For students entering 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grades (May choose to attend either the June OR July camp)
| Youth Camps |
Boone
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Don Williams Recreation Area
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Jul 16
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Fledgling Camp (7-8 yrs old) – Fish Topic
Campers will learn about Fish through a story, craft, and a fun game or activity.
| Youth Camps |
Iowa
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Lake Iowa Park
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Jul 16-18
Tuesday 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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Child vs. Wild Camp #3 (Completed: 4th-5th grade)
Take a walk on the wild side with Clinton County Conservation!
| Youth Camps |
Clinton
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Rock Creek Marina & Campground
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Jul 16
Tuesday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Princess Adventures - Butterflies
Do you know a little girl who loves princesses? Want to encourage her to dress up AND have fun exploring the outdoors at the same time? Girls ages 4-6 are invited to the park in “princess attire”.
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Polk
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Jester, Lewis A., Park
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Jul 16
Tuesday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Summer Skills - Archery - Cancelled
Archery – Learn the basics of archery by focusing on form and safety. We’ll cover eye dominance, archery safety rules, range rules, equipment, and proper shooting techniques using a compound bow.
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Polk
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Jester, Lewis A., Park
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Jul 16
Tuesday 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Lures and Lunch
Bring your lunch and fishing gear as we visit a different Polk County pond each month during the summer to see what is biting. Bait and poles will be provided but, feel free to bring your own as well.
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Polk
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Jester, Lewis A., Park
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Jul 16
Tuesday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Open Range ~ Archery
July 16th ~ Open Range ~ Archery ~ 1-3 PM ~ Rock Creek ~ We are opening our Archery Range in the basement of the Eco Center for public use.
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Clinton
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Rock Creek Marina & Campground
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Jul 16
Tuesday 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Water Ecosystems
Learn about and explore the water ecosystems that we find in our local lake. After, we will make ecosystems of our own in a closed terrarium. Meet at the boat ramp area.
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Woodbury
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Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center
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Jul 16
Tuesday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Art in the Park - Mandala Rocks
Have you ever wanted to learn how to paint a mandala rock to enhance your garden?
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Marshall
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GrimesFarm & Conservation Center
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Jul 16
Tuesday 7:00 PM
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July Hitch Hike
Enjoy a guided hike on Fox Run Ridge to take in the stunning views of the Missouri River valley, beautiful prairie & pasture land and catch a glimpse of our research plots.
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Pottawattamie
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Hitchcock Nature Center
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Jul 16
Tuesday 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Women in the Woods with Wine - I am not lost, I am Geocaching
Geocaching is a fast-growing sport that's akin to a modern-day treasure hunt. This fun activity will exercise both mind and body. Come learn what geocaching is all about while enjoying a glass of wine.
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Polk
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Jester, Lewis A., Park
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Jul 16
Tuesday 8:30 PM
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Full Moon Night Hike
July 16th ~ Full Moon Night Hike ~ 8:30 PM ~ Sherman Park ~ Meet in the north parking lot for a walk into the woods. We will look at the Buck Moon and try to identify features using binoculars and telescopes. We’ll also listen for owls.
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Clinton
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Sherman Park
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Jul 17
Wednesday 6:30 AM
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Building Better Birders Eco Cruise
July 17th ~ Building Better Birders Eco Cruise ~ 6:30 AM ~ Rock Creek ~ World-class birder, Kelly McKay, will lead this free class for people wanting to improve their birding skills. Call 563-259-1876 to sign up!
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Clinton
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Rock Creek Marina & Campground
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Jul 17
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Fort Madison Park Explorer Camp-Ivanhoe Park
This free camp series is conveniently located at a city park near you!
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Lee
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Lee County Conservation Center
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Jul 17
Wednesday 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Nature Yoga - Family Yoga
These 30-minute class will be geared for ages 4 and up and will help youth connect with nature and expend energy as they practice poses.
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Marshall
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GrimesFarm & Conservation Center
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Jul 17
Wednesday 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Nature Playdate - Creek Walk
Explore, discover and play in your local parks with a Polk County Naturalist. Meet families interested in getting their children outdoors for natural play and discovery. Wear appropriate clothes and shoes.
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Polk
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Thomas Mitchell Park
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Jul 17
Wednesday 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Brown Bag Bunch - Big Trees of Iowa
Mark will present on the National and Iowa Big Tree Programs. Mark will explain what measurements are used and how they are compiled to determine a champion tree.
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Marshall
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GrimesFarm & Conservation Center
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