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Jan 20
Monday 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
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Winter FUN Day
This fun day is being planned for those children that don't have school on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Children in grades 2nd - 5th are welcome. Everyone must bring their own lunch, drinks,old t-shirt, pillow/blanket and winter gear.
| Youth Camps |
Bremer
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Ingawanis Woodland
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Jan 20
Monday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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OWLS - Winter Tree
OWLS programs are for adults and get people outside exploring the county and surrounding area!
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Buchanan
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Fontana Park
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Jan 20
Monday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Cabin Fever Day: Twining
Get out of the house on this no-school day and learn to twine.
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Jackson
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Hurstville Interpretive Center
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Jan 20
Monday 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Get Nutty with Squirrels
Celebrate National Squirrel Appreciation Day a day early with some fun squirrely activities at the nature center.
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Polk
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Jester, Lewis A., Park
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Jan 20
Monday 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Critter Club
Come visit Jester Park Nature Center’s resident turtles, snakes, and salamanders to learn about these misunderstood animals. You may even get to touch a turtle or snake.
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Polk
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Jester, Lewis A., Park
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Jan 20
Monday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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AmeriCorps Service Day
Join AmeriCorps member Olivia Parks as she gives back to the community by building bluebird boxes.
| Other Location |
Woodbury
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Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center
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Jan 20
Monday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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EVENT FULL: Owl Hike
“Whooooo cooks for you – whooooo cooks for you all?” While we may not answer the barred owls question this evening, we hope to answer some of yours about these local residents.
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Linn
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Wickiup Hill Learning Center
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Jan 21
Tuesday 9:30 AM
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Knee High Naturalist - Hibernation
Join the Tama County Naturalist and learn all about hibernation and how animals hibernate.
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Tama
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Otter Creek Lake & Park
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Jan 21
Tuesday 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Animal Encounter
Animal Encounter ~ 11 AM ~ Rock Creek ~ Kids meet a different animal each week.
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Clinton
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Rock Creek Marina & Campground
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Jan 21
Tuesday 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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Ice Fishing Rod Building Workshop
Build your own, unique ice fishing rod for only $30!
| Special Events |
Clinton
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Rock Creek Marina & Campground
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Jan 21
Tuesday 6:00 PM
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Basket Making
Make a heart shaped basket for Valentines Day!
| Special Events |
Clinton
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Rock Creek Marina & Campground
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Jan 21
Tuesday 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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Acrylic Pour - The Scrape
Create a one of piece masterpiece!
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Marshall
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GrimesFarm & Conservation Center
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Jan 21
Tuesday 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Women in the Woods with Wine - Winter Hideaway
Learn the different strategies animals use to survive the long, cold, and dark winter. Wear comfortable boots and warm clothing for taking a short hike. If weather permits, we will venture out on snowshoes. T
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Polk
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Jester, Lewis A., Park
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Jan 23
Thursday 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Old Fashioned Toys
Old Fashioned Toys ~ 10:30 AM ~ Rock Creek ~ Check out our pioneer and old time games and puzzles!
| Programs |
Clinton
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Rock Creek Marina & Campground
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Jan 23
Thursday 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Winter Hikes - West Peterson Park
Winter Hikes
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Story
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Peterson Park
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Jan 23
Thursday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Introduction to Ice Fishing 101
Ice Fishing for all ages! Bring your Ice Fishing Pole along with your fishing licence and meet us at the Hickory Cabin.
| Special Events |
Hamilton
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Briggs Woods Park and Golf Course
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Jan 23
Thursday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Painting Class with “Fresh Paint”
Personalize your camper scene! with step-by-step painting instructions. All materials supplied!
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Clinton
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Rock Creek Marina & Campground
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Jan 23
Thursday 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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Acrylic Pour - The Scrape
Create a one of a kind masterpiece.
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Marshall
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GrimesFarm & Conservation Center
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Jan 24
Friday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Little Sprouts: Jack Frost Painting
We will talk about the science behind the frost, read a story and make a special painting!
| Programs |
Linn
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Wickiup Hill Learning Center
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Jan 24
Friday 1:00 PM
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Live Birds of Prey
Join our naturalist for this encounter with a Live Red-tailed Hawk and a Live Barred Owl. We will also discuss Iowa's Bald Eagles
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Clinton
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Other Location
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Jan 24
Friday 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Live Birds of Prey
Join our naturalist an encounter with a Live Red-tailed Hawk and Barred Owl. We will also discuss Bald Eagles.
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Clinton
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Other Location
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Jan 24
Friday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Owl Prowl
After a brief discussion around the campfire about these flying predators of the night, we’ll go for a hike and learn how to call three different species of owls.
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Polk
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Jester, Lewis A., Park
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Jan 24
Friday 6:00 PM
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Owl Prowl
Owl Prowl
Friday, January 24th, 6:00pm
Osborne Nature Center
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Clayton
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Osborne Park
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Jan 25
Saturday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Animal Architects
Animal Architects
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Story
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McFarland Park
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Jan 25
Saturday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Cross Country Ski Basics
Learn the basics of cross-country skiing and practice your skills on the trails. We will review proper clothing, equipment, and skiing techniques before going outside to ski.
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Polk
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Jester, Lewis A., Park
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