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Jun 24
Thursday 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
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Survival Camp - Session 1
Set your kid’s imagination and adventurous spirit free as they learn about the natural environment and important survival skills.
| Youth Camps |
Polk
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Jester, Lewis A., Park
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Jun 24
Thursday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Nature Up Close, Age 5-6, June 24-25 2021
Do you have a 5-6 year old who loves to explore, if so this camp is for them!
| Youth Camps |
Sioux
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Oak Grove & Big Sioux Park
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Jun 24-26
Thursday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Caterpillar Camp 2 (Entering k or 1st Grade)
Caterpillar Camp is our youngest age categorized camp. Kids will practice making nature themed crafts, visit rehab animals, and hike outdoors. Face masks are required!
| Youth Camps |
Hardin
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Calkins Nature Area
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Jun 24
Thursday 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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EVENT FULL: Earth Elements: Rocks and Clay
Create masterpieces from nature
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Linn
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Wickiup Hill Learning Center
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Jun 24
Thursday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Princess Adventures - All about Birds
Do you know a child who loves princesses? Want to encourage them to dress up AND have fun exploring the outdoors at the same time? Children, ages 4-6, are invited to the park in “princess attire,” (whatever that means to them.)
| Programs |
Polk
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Jester, Lewis A., Park
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Jun 24
Thursday 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
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Nestling Naturalists
Join us for a nature-related story time!
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Black Hawk
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Hartman Reserve Nature Center
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Jun 24
Thursday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Summer Skills - Canoeing
Participants will learn about types of canoes, equipment, techniques, and have a chance to practice skills on the water.
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Polk
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Jester, Lewis A., Park
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Jun 24
Thursday 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Live and Local - Billy Wilson (Virtual Concert)
Enjoy the music Billy Wilson on Facebook Live!
| Special Events |
Marshall
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GrimesFarm & Conservation Center
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Jun 24
Thursday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Shinrin Yoku - Forest Bathing
Explore the natural healing path of Shinrin Yoku or Japanese Forest bathing with Brandy Case Haub, a certified forest guide.
| Programs |
Polk
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Jester, Lewis A., Park
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Jun 24
Thursday 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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Trekking Thursdays
Join us on the trail for this outdoor hike for exercise, fresh air and some Vitamin N (N for Nature).
| Programs |
Woodbury
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Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center
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Jun 24
Thursday 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
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Walking Meditation Series
Participants will learn to meditate by focusing on their breathing while walking in gentle contemplation, focus, and awareness.
| Programs |
Linn
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Wickiup Hill Learning Center
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Jun 24
Thursday 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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WHOOOOS HERE Night Camp Rewind 2021
What do you know about nocturnal animals?
| Youth Camps |
Henry
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Oakland Mills Nature Center
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Jun 24
Thursday 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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Evening Prairie Walks
Join Dr. Thomas Rosburg on monthly prairie walks at the largest prairie remnant in Story County.
| Programs |
Story
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Doolittle Prairie
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Jun 24
Thursday 7:00 PM
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Women in the Woods with Wine
Spend time around the campfire . . .
| Programs |
Floyd
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Floyd County Conservation
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Jun 24
Thursday 7:30 PM
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Yaks and Brews
Join some friends in a fun night on the backwaters of the Wapsipinicon River
| Programs |
Buchanan
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Buchanan County Conservation Offices
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Jun 24
Thursday 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
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Full Moon Float
Paddle under the light of the Full Moon!
| Programs |
Jefferson
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Other Location
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Jun 25
Friday 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
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Building Better Birders Workshop
Summer is here and so is some of the best song bird viewing of the season! Jackson County Conservation is hosting a Building Better Birders Workshop.
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Jackson
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Hurstville Fishing Pond
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Jun 25
Friday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Animal Adaptations
Animals have unique ways of adapting to their environments. In this program we will learn how animals adapt to survive.
| Other Location |
Woodbury
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Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center
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Jun 25
Friday 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Naturalist Lunch Box 2021 ~ Raptors
Naturalist Lunch Box is back for summer 2021! The topic for this week is raptors.
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Buena Vista
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South Cove Park
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Jun 25
Friday 6:00 PM
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Nature All Around Us Art Series “Painting with Abbey”
Participants will be painting a rustic wildflower scene with Naturalist Abbey. The workshop is open to adults and teens. All art materials will be provided and participants will leave with a finished painting to take home.
| Programs |
Clayton
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Osborne Park
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Jun 25
Friday 6:30 PM
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Music In the Park - June 25, July 16, August 20
Enjoy a Summer Evening!
| Programs |
Jones
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Central Park
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Jun 25
Friday 8:00 PM
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Full Moon Paddle
Full Moon Paddle
| Programs |
Webster
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Kennedy Memorial Park
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Jun 26
Saturday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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NEW: Gourd Painting
New day class being offered at the Prairie Woods Nature Center- Gourd Painting!
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Sioux
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Oak Grove & Big Sioux Park
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Jun 26
Saturday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Young Families Canoe Float
Are you looking for a way to get your young family more active in the outdoors? This is the trip for you.
| Programs |
Buchanan
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Fontana Park
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Jun 26
Saturday 1:00 PM
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Butterflies Through Binoculars
Come join us to learn about and see the beautiful butterflies that call Hitchcock Nature Center home!
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Pottawattamie
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Hitchcock Nature Center
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