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Dec 12 Tuesday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Nature Tales: Dream Snow
Preschoolers join us with an adult for this special story time. In 2023 we are featuring author, Eric Carle. We will read Dream Snow, make a craft and take a short hike if weather allows.
Programs Woodbury Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center
Dec 12-19 Tuesday 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM Snowshoe Building Course
Build your own traditional snowshoes in this course! Sign up by Nov. 30 to hold your spot. Checks for balance due Dec. 6!
Programs Linn Wickiup Hill Learning Center
Dec 13 Wednesday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Nature Adventures - Hibernation
Join us at the Grimes Farm Conservation Center for a nature program delivered in a flexible format specially designed for kindergarten through third-grade students. We will explore the theme of Hibernation
Programs Marshall GrimesFarm & Conservation Center
Dec 13 Wednesday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Nature Buds: Beavers
Nature Buds is a program for 3 to 5 year olds. This month's topic is beavers!
Programs Johnson JOHNSON COUNTY EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Dec 13 Wednesday 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM Winter Cardinal Needle Felting Workshop
Learn the art of needle-felting! Create beautiful felted wool art confidently, as you learn needle-felting techniques step-by-step in a casual, relaxed environment.
Special Events Marshall GrimesFarm & Conservation Center
Dec 13 Wednesday 3:00 PM Conservation and Cocoa
Join us to celebrate National Hot Cocoa Day!
Programs Des Moines Starr's Cave Park and Preserve
Dec 14 Thursday 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Eco Explorers
The Eco-Explorer programs foster compassion, curiosity, and trust in the natural world by giving children space and time to fall in love with the outdoors.
Programs Linn Wickiup Hill Learning Center
Dec 14 Thursday 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM WINTER OPEN HOUSE At the Park: Iowa the Beautiful 2023
Bring your family out to the nature center for some winter fun!
Programs Henry Oakland Mills Nature Center
Dec 14 Thursday 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM DIY Coffee Cup Suet Feeder
Join us for this educational craft and turn your unused coffee mugs into suet feeders for birds! Bring up to 2 of your own coffee mugs and we will provide the suet. We will also learn how to identify common birds that may visit your suet feeder.
Programs Woodbury Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center
Dec 15 Friday 10:00 AM KinderNature - Bison
KinderNature programs are geared towards homeschool families with elementary students.
Programs Jackson Hurstville Interpretive Center
Dec 15 Friday 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Hickory Hills Holiday Light Show
Join us for a drive-through holiday light show!
Special Events Black Hawk Hickory Hills Park
Dec 15 Friday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM MERRY-N-COUNTY CHRISTMAS
A drive through lighted display.
Special Events Marion Marion County Park
Dec 16 Saturday 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Pyrography Creations
Learn how to turn up the heat and create beautiful art with a wood burning tool.
Programs Story McFarland Park
Dec 16 Saturday 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM Holiday Open House Central Park Nature Center
Enjoy the Season - Stop by for the Holiday Open House at Central Park!
Programs Jones Central Park
Dec 16 Saturday 1:00 PM GROW. GATHER. PRESERVE. - Firewood Processing
Learn different methods and techniques for gathering and processing firewood.
Programs Iowa Lake Iowa Park
Dec 16 Saturday 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Hickory Hills Holiday Light Show
Join us for a drive-through holiday light show!
Special Events Black Hawk Hickory Hills Park
Dec 16 Saturday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM MERRY-N-COUNTY CHRISTMAS
A drive through lighted display.
Special Events Marion Marion County Park
Dec 17 Sunday 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Tales from the Trail Book Club
Explore the natural world through words with Tales from the Trail, Hartman Reserve's brand-new book club!
Programs Black Hawk Hartman Reserve Nature Center
Dec 17 Sunday 1:30 PM Animals in Hibernation
Learn all about why animals go into a deep sleep during the cold winter months.
Programs Clinton Rock Creek Marina & Campground
Dec 17 Sunday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM MERRY-N-COUNTY CHRISTMAS
A drive through lighted display.
Special Events Marion Marion County Park
Dec 19 Tuesday Christmas Bird Count
For 124 years, the Audubon Society has held Christmas Bird Counts across the United States. Data gathered from these counts are used to understand bird populations.
Special Events Marshall GrimesFarm & Conservation Center
Dec 19 Tuesday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Homeschool at Hillview - Birding Bonanza
Birding Bonanza
Programs Plymouth Hillview Recreation Area
Dec 19 Tuesday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Crafts at the Center
Join us for crafts at the conservation center!
Programs Sac Hagge Park
Dec 19 Tuesday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Science for Squirts: The Turnip
This month we will read The Turnip by Jan Brett, talk about what Iowa critters eat in the winter, go for a short hike, and make a craft.
Programs Linn Wickiup Hill Learning Center
Dec 19 Tuesday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Archery
Stop by the basement of Rock Creek to try your hand at shooting compound bows.
Programs Clinton Rock Creek Marina & Campground
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