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Aug 19
Monday 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Nature Yoga - Family Yoga
These 30-minute class will be geared for ages 4 and up and will help youth connect with nature and expend energy as they practice poses.
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Marshall
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GrimesFarm & Conservation Center
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Aug 19
Monday 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Hike for Health
Why walk the mall when you can be enjoying the great outdoors? Hike along with this friendly group of nature lovers who walk the trails each month for exercise and fun.
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Polk
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Thomas Mitchell Park
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Aug 19
Monday 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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OWLS - Cactus in Iowa!
Join a naturalist and other adults from in and around Buchanan County to discover how amazing this county is!
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Buchanan
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Bearbower Sand Prairie
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Aug 19
Monday 6:00 PM
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Canceled Float Your Family
We’ll offer tips on planning, packing for and executing a family paddling trip into the Iowa Wilderness. We'll examine the gear Clinton County has and demonstrate paddling techniques. You may play a paddling game on the water if you like.
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Clinton
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Rock Creek Marina & Campground
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Aug 19
Monday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Nature Yoga - Adult Yoga
These hour long adult class will offer beginner-friendly to intermediate level yoga. Participants must be 12 years of age or older.
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Marshall
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GrimesFarm & Conservation Center
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Aug 20
Tuesday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Open Range ~ Archery
August 20th ~ Open Range ~ Archery ~ 1-3 PM ~ Rock Creek ~ We are opening our Archery Range in the basement of the Eco Center for public use
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Clinton
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Rock Creek Marina & Campground
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Aug 20
Tuesday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Voyageur Canoe Outing
August 20th ~ Voyageur Canoe Outing ~ 4-6 PM ~ Rock Creek ~ Our voyageur canoes, “The Marquette and The Joliet”, will be in the water at the new back boat ramp and ready for folks to try them out!
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Clinton
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Rock Creek Marina & Campground
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Aug 20
Tuesday 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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Evening Pond Study
Take a walk on the boardwalk and drop a net in the pond to learn what lurks in the water "under the boardwalk"!
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Linn
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Wickiup Hill Learning Center
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Aug 20
Tuesday 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Nature Friends - Insects
Join a naturalist in a nature adventure! We will explore a different nature topic each evening through stories, sharing time, guided exploration, and art activities.
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Polk
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Easter Lake Park
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Aug 20
Tuesday 6:30 PM
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Map & Compass Foundations
Learn to navigate by map & compass in this introductory class.
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Pottawattamie
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Hitchcock Nature Center
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Aug 20
Tuesday 7:00 PM
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August Hitch Hike
Explore the northern section of Hitchcock Nature Center & view a remnant of the original Old Lincoln Highway during this guided hike.
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Pottawattamie
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Hitchcock Nature Center
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Aug 20
Tuesday 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Women in the Woods with Wine - Prairie Pondering
Tall grass prairie once covered 85% of Iowa's landscape. Most of this unique habitat has long since vanished; however, life on the prairie still lives today.
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Polk
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Jester, Lewis A., Park
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Aug 21
Wednesday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Renewal by Nature
Explore the evidence based information on the mind, body, spirit nature connection with Dr. Paul Peters.
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Polk
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Jester, Lewis A., Park
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Aug 21
Wednesday 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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Sunset Yoga
Relax and unwind with a short nature hike leading to Sunset Yoga on patio at the Jester Park Nature Center.
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Polk
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Jester, Lewis A., Park
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Aug 22
Thursday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Nestling Naturalists
Nestlings is a program for ages 0 - 4 with a nature-related story and activity that is different each time!???
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Black Hawk
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Hartman Reserve Nature Center
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Aug 22
Thursday 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Nestling Naturalists
Nestlings is a program for ages 0 - 4 with a nature-related story and activity that is different each time!???
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Black Hawk
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Hartman Reserve Nature Center
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Aug 22
Thursday 5:00 PM
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Hitchcock Nature Center Insect Club Meeting
Join the Hitchcock Nature Center Insect Club for their monthly meetings & discover the world of insects.
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Pottawattamie
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Hitchcock Nature Center
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Aug 22
Thursday 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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Evening Prairie Walk
Join Dr. Thomas Rosburg on monthly prairie walks at the largest prairie remnant in Story County.
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Story
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Doolittle Prairie
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Aug 22
Thursday 7:00 PM
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Sunset Eco Cruise
August 22nd ~ Sunset Eco Cruise ~ 7 PM ~ Rock Creek ~ Thursday evenings there will be naturalist-guided Mississippi eco cruises aboard the Blue Heron pontoon. Call 563-259-1876 to reserve a free spot one week in advance.
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Clinton
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Rock Creek Marina & Campground
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Aug 23
Friday 5:30 PM
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Map & Compass Field Season
Practice your skills in the great outdoors as you navigate using a compass & topographical map.
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Pottawattamie
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Hitchcock Nature Center
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Aug 23
Friday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Paddle in the Park
Paddle in the Park is an annual program series that is held at the South Boat Ramp at Big Woods Lake in Cedar Falls.
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Black Hawk
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Hartman Reserve Nature Center
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Aug 23
Friday 7:00 PM
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Family Nature Night
Find out more at www.dickinsoncountynaturecenter.com.
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Dickinson
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Dickinson County Nature Center
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Aug 23
Friday 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Campfire Program-Bats
Gather around a campfire to learn about the native bats of Iowa and roast a few s'mores.
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Tama
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Otter Creek Lake & Park
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Aug 24
Saturday 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Zen in Nature
Fabulous way to start the day with a full dose of Zen in nature! No experience required. For more information, contact Dan Pecaut
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Woodbury
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Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center
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Aug 24
Saturday 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Half Price Canoe Rental
August 24th ~ Half Price Canoe Rental ~ 8-11 AM ~ Rock Creek ~ ?For use in the backwaters in and near the park.
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Clinton
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Rock Creek Marina & Campground
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