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Jul 26
Friday 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
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Morning Kayaking at Kent Park Lake
Soak in the morning bird song with a gentle paddle across Kent Park Lake.
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Johnson
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JOHNSON COUNTY EDUCATION PROGRAMS
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Jul 26
Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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FULL: Camp Half-Blood (Ages 9-13)
Think you have what it takes to be a hero?
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Black Hawk
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Hartman Reserve Nature Center
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Jul 26
Friday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Lorax Camp
Enjoy "The Lorax" story with games, crafts, and nature exploration.
| Youth Camps |
Tama
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T. F. Clark's Park
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Jul 26
Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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S.T.E.A.M. Camp - Paddle the Turkey (ages 10-15)
The STEAM Paddle the Turkey camp is for ages 10-15. Join Clayton County Conservation for a fun filled day exploring historic Motor Mill as we discover the connections between science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and art with nature.
| Youth Camps |
Clayton
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Osborne Park
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Jul 26
Friday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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100 Acre Woods Camp
Come explore our “100 Acre Woods” with Winnie the Pooh and all of his friends!
| Youth Camps |
Jasper
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Jacob Krumm Nature Preserve Ahrens Access
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Jul 26
Friday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Adventure Camps! Entering 5th - 8th Grade - Survive the Wild!
Let's have an ADVENTURE in Mitchell County!
| Youth Camps |
Mitchell
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Milton R. Owen Nature Center
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Jul 26
Friday 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Naturalist Lunch Box ~ Turtles
Naturalist Lunch Box is held at 12:00 PM on selected Fridays in the summer at South Cove Park. The topic for this week is turtles.
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Buena Vista
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South Cove Park
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Jul 26
Friday 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Fresh Air Fridays - Summer Series
Join us on Fridays for fun family-friendly pop-up events at great park locations around Linn County.
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Linn
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Pinicon Ridge Park
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Jul 26
Friday 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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Painting in the Park - West Peterson Park
Come enjoy an evening painting at West Peterson Park!
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Story
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Peterson Park
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Jul 26
Friday 8:30 PM - 11:30 PM
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Moth Night
Explore the wonders of moths!
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Johnson
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JOHNSON COUNTY EDUCATION PROGRAMS
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Jul 27
Saturday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Nature Hike
Join a Naturalist for an educational guided hike on our trails! All ages are welcome. Meet on the front deck. Registration not required.
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Woodbury
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Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center
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Jul 27
Saturday 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Marsh Exploration
Investigate what lives in the water using nets to catch critters!
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Jackson
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Hurstville Interpretive Center
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Jul 27
Saturday 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Wild Tea Party
Join Summer Naturalist, Emma for a tea party! Learn about wild edible plants as you sip on tea brewed from local wild edibles found here in the Loess Hills.
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Woodbury
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Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center
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Jul 27
Saturday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Erickson Brother Outdoor Concert July 27
Acoustic duo: rock , oldies and classic country
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Sioux
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Sandy Hollow Recreation Area
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Jul 27
Saturday 8:30 PM - 11:00 PM
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Sky Fishing for Moths
National Moth Week this year goes from July 20th-28th when moths are most active. Join seasonal naturalist Nick Schaefers to round out the week with a night of “sky fishing” for moths and other nocturnal insects!
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Clayton
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Osborne Park
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Jul 28 - Aug 4
Sunday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Youth Wilderness Trip - Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness
Participants ages 14-18 have the opportunity to participate in a life impacting trip to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
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Buchanan
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Buchanan County Conservation Offices
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Jul 28
Sunday 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Tales from the Trail Book Club
Explore the natural world through words with Tales from the Trail, Hartman Reserve's nature themed book club!
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Black Hawk
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Hartman Reserve Nature Center
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Jul 29-31
Monday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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FULL: Harry Potter Camp (Ages 10-15)
Destroy "He Who Must Not be Named" by finding all the hidden horcruxes in the woods of Hartman Reserve!
| Youth Camps |
Black Hawk
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Hartman Reserve Nature Center
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Jul 29 - Aug 1
Monday 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Junior Naturalist Camp - Level 2 ADDED WEEK
Due to popular demand, we have added a second week of Junior Naturalist Level 2 is for campers aged 9 to 15 who have already completed Junior Naturalist Level 1 Camp in a previous summer.
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Butler
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Heery Woods State Park - South Side
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Jul 29 - Aug 1
Monday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Young Naturalist
Young Naturalist Ages 10-13
July 29th-August 1st 9am-1pm
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Des Moines
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Starr's Cave Park and Preserve
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Jul 29 - Aug 1
Monday 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Polliwogs Dirt, Rock, Plant, Water
Children experience nature using dirt, rocks, plants, and water.
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Story
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McFarland Park
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Jul 29
Monday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Ready, Set, Cook!
Ready, Set, Cook! Have fun cooking and learning about food.
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Webster
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Kennedy Memorial Park
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Jul 29 - Aug 2
Monday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Teen Adventure Camp
Teens going into 6th through 8th grades are invited to join us for a week of outdoor adventure!
| Youth Camps |
Johnson
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JOHNSON COUNTY EDUCATION PROGRAMS
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Jul 29
Monday 10:00 AM
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Nature Tots: Track that Scat! - Ages 3-6
Who poo'd in front of Mouse's house? Learn about how you can tell what animal has been around by looking at their scat!
| Youth Camps |
Decatur
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Little River Recreation Area
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Jul 29
Monday 10:30 AM
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Glidden Public Library Summer Reading Program - Insects
Topic: Insects
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Carroll
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Swan Lake State Park
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