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Dec 12
Tuesday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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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.
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Woodbury
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Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center
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Dec 12-19
Tuesday 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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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!
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Linn
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Wickiup Hill Learning Center
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Dec 13
Wednesday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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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
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Marshall
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GrimesFarm & Conservation Center
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Dec 13
Wednesday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Nature Buds: Beavers
Nature Buds is a program for 3 to 5 year olds. This month's topic is beavers!
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Johnson
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JOHNSON COUNTY EDUCATION PROGRAMS
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Dec 13
Wednesday 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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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.
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Marshall
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GrimesFarm & Conservation Center
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Dec 13
Wednesday 3:00 PM
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Conservation and Cocoa
Join us to celebrate National Hot Cocoa Day!
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Des Moines
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Starr's Cave Park and Preserve
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Dec 14
Thursday 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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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.
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Linn
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Wickiup Hill Learning Center
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Dec 14
Thursday 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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WINTER OPEN HOUSE At the Park: Iowa the Beautiful 2023
Bring your family out to the nature center for some winter fun!
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Henry
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Oakland Mills Nature Center
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Dec 14
Thursday 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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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.
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Woodbury
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Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center
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Dec 15
Friday 10:00 AM
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KinderNature - Bison
KinderNature programs are geared towards homeschool families with elementary students.
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Jackson
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Hurstville Interpretive Center
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Dec 15
Friday 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Hickory Hills Holiday Light Show
Join us for a drive-through holiday light show!
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Black Hawk
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Hickory Hills Park
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Dec 15
Friday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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MERRY-N-COUNTY CHRISTMAS
A drive through lighted display.
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Marion
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Marion County Park
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Dec 16
Saturday 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Pyrography Creations
Learn how to turn up the heat and create beautiful art with a wood burning tool.
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Story
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McFarland Park
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Dec 16
Saturday 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
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Holiday Open House Central Park Nature Center
Enjoy the Season - Stop by for the Holiday Open House at Central Park!
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Jones
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Central Park
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Dec 16
Saturday 1:00 PM
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GROW. GATHER. PRESERVE. - Firewood Processing
Learn different methods and techniques for gathering and processing firewood.
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Iowa
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Lake Iowa Park
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Dec 16
Saturday 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Hickory Hills Holiday Light Show
Join us for a drive-through holiday light show!
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Black Hawk
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Hickory Hills Park
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Dec 16
Saturday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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MERRY-N-COUNTY CHRISTMAS
A drive through lighted display.
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Marion
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Marion County Park
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Dec 17
Sunday 1:00 PM - 2:00 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 brand-new book club!
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Black Hawk
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Hartman Reserve Nature Center
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Dec 17
Sunday 1:30 PM
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Animals in Hibernation
Learn all about why animals go into a deep sleep during the cold winter months.
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Clinton
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Rock Creek Marina & Campground
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Dec 17
Sunday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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MERRY-N-COUNTY CHRISTMAS
A drive through lighted display.
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Marion
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Marion County Park
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Dec 19
Tuesday
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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.
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Marshall
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GrimesFarm & Conservation Center
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Dec 19
Tuesday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Homeschool at Hillview - Birding Bonanza
Birding Bonanza
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Plymouth
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Hillview Recreation Area
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Dec 19
Tuesday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Crafts at the Center
Join us for crafts at the conservation center!
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Sac
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Hagge Park
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Dec 19
Tuesday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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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.
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Linn
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Wickiup Hill Learning Center
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Dec 19
Tuesday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Archery
Stop by the basement of Rock Creek to try your hand at shooting compound bows.
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Clinton
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Rock Creek Marina & Campground
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