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Nov 30
Wednesday 9:00 AM
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Nature Babies Feather Friends
This program is to introduce babies and caregiver to nature! Ages 0-1 year old with an adult.
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Clay
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Oneota Park - Conservation Board Headquarters
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Nov 30
Wednesday 1:30 PM
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Toddler Tracks Turkey Talks
Talking Turkey
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Clay
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Oneota Park - Conservation Board Headquarters
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Nov 30
Wednesday 6:00 PM
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Movie Night- Decoding the Driftless
Movie Night at Pioneer Ridge!
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Wapello
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Pioneer Ridge Nature Area
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Dec 1 - Mar 1, 2023
Thursday
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Beat the Blues Winter Marathon
Challenge yourself to complete a full marathon—26 miles!—between January 1 and March 1.
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Story
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Story County Conservation Center
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Dec 1
Thursday 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Toddler Tales - Rocks - FREE
Let your imagination run wild with this fun, nature-themed story time! Hear a story followed by the naturalist’s choice of an activity such as an animal encounter, puppets or a craft.
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Polk
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Jester Park
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Dec 1
Thursday 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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OWLS (Older Wiser Livelier Souls): Climate Conversations
Story County naturalist Rebekah Beall will help you find out why and how to start a climate change conversation with friends and neighbors.
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Story
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McFarland Park
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Dec 1
Thursday 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Wreath Making Class
Two classes will be offered - 4pm and 6pm. The cost is $30.
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Bremer
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Ingawanis Woodland
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Dec 1
Thursday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Wreath Making
Kick off the holiday season by creating an evergreen wreath for your front door with Marshall County Conservation Naturalist Emily Herring
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Marshall
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GrimesFarm & Conservation Center
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Dec 1
Thursday 6:00 PM
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Holiday Walk - “Motor Mill: Legends, Locals, and Limestone”
The walk will take place at the Motor Mill Historic Site, where participants will be introduced to colorful characters from throughout the site’s amazing natural and cultural history.
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Clayton
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Motor Mill Historic Site
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Dec 2-31
Friday
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Private Horse-Drawn Sleigh Rides
Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides are fun for the whole family. Join us when the snow flies and we’ll hitch up one of our draft horse teams to take your group out for a Sleigh Ride through Jester Park.
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Polk
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Jester Park
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Dec 2
Friday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Home School - Preparing for Winter AM - FREE
On the first Friday of the month join one of our naturalists as they lead an environmental education program specifically created for homeschool students.
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Polk
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Jester Park
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Dec 2
Friday 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Home School - Preparing for Winter PM - FREE
On the first Friday of the month join one of our naturalists as they lead an environmental education program specifically created for homeschool students.
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Polk
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Jester Park
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Dec 2
Friday 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
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Holiday Lights in the Park
Join us for a festive drive-thru holiday lighted park!
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Ringgold
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Poe Hollow Park
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Dec 3
Saturday 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Open Nature Center Saturday
Lake Iowa Nature Center (LINC) will be open for visitors every first Saturday afternoon of the month October 2022 until May 2023 from Noon to 4pm.
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Iowa
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Lake Iowa Park
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Dec 3
Saturday 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Candy Cane Hike & Hunt
Candy Cane Hunt & Hike is for all ages. I hope to have a special holiday guest show up.
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Hamilton
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Briggs Woods Park and Golf Course
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Dec 3
Saturday 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Natural Ornaments
Join the naturalist and get into the holiday spirit. Spend the afternoon making homemade ornaments and enjoying some refreshments.
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Buena Vista
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Gabrielson Park - Gustafson Lake
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Dec 3
Saturday 1:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Building Better Birders- Raptors
Join us for an amazing event as we learn all about Iowa's raptors!
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Wapello
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Pioneer Ridge Nature Area
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Dec 3
Saturday 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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GINGERBREAD HOUSE PARTY
This is a "house" party like no other!
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Wapello
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American Gothic House Center
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Dec 3
Saturday 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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Coffee & Canvas: Nature Painting ~ Holiday Painting
The BV County Conservation Board and Witter Gallery are excited to partner up and offer Coffee and Canvas at the Gabrielson Shelter House in Sioux Rapids for a special holiday themed painting.
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Buena Vista
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Gabrielson Park - Gustafson Lake
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Dec 3
Saturday 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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FULL: Woodland Wonderland: 4-5pm timeslot
Looking for a family friendly holiday activity? Join us at Hartman Reserve for Woodland Wonderland!
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Black Hawk
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Hartman Reserve Nature Center
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Dec 3
Saturday 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Woodland Wonderland: 5-6pm timeslot
Looking for a family friendly holiday activity? Join us at Hartman Reserve for Woodland Wonderland!
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Black Hawk
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Hartman Reserve Nature Center
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Dec 3
Saturday 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
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Holiday Lights in the Park
Join us for a festive drive-thru holiday lighted park!
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Ringgold
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Poe Hollow Park
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Dec 3
Saturday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Woodland Wonderland: 6-7pm timeslot
Looking for a family friendly holiday activity? Join us at Hartman Reserve for Woodland Wonderland!
| Special Events |
Black Hawk
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Hartman Reserve Nature Center
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Dec 4
Sunday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Bird Feeder Workshop
Attract birds to your yard . . .
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Floyd
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Fossil & Prairie Park Preserve and Center
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Dec 5
Monday 10:00 AM
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Physical Science Homeschool Series
Middle & High School students are invited to take part in a new homeschool series we are offering this school year. Learn more about various science topics in a fun and hands-on way.
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Jackson
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Hurstville Interpretive Center
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