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Oct 23
Tuesday 9:30 AM
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Hike the Wild
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Dickinson
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Dickinson County Nature Center
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Oct 23
Tuesday 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Women in the Woods with Wine - Creatures of the Night
Halloween is creeping in. Learn about the creatures that lurk in the night. No need to be scared, we will tell you the truth about these mysterious beings while you relax with a glass of wine.
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Polk
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Jester, Lewis A., Park
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Oct 24
Wednesday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Nature Buds: Leaves
A nature program for kids aged 3-5.
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Johnson
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JOHNSON COUNTY EDUCATION PROGRAMS
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Oct 25
Thursday 9:00 AM
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Haunted History Tour- OWLS Event
Take a trip through Jackson, Jones and Dubuque counties to visit locations with a haunting history. Poor farms, haunted hotels, abandoned insane asylums, and more!
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Jackson
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Hurstville Interpretive Center
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Oct 25
Thursday 6:00 PM
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Friends of Rock Creek Meeting
Join this small fun group that makes a big difference.
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Clinton
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Rock Creek Marina & Campground
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Oct 25
Thursday 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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Wild Night Life and Hike
Join us for a campfire program about the wild night life in Jester Park. A short hike will follow as we search for some of these nocturnal animals. Afterwards enjoy eating s’mores around the campfire.
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Polk
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Jester, Lewis A., Park
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Oct 25
Thursday 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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Metal Jewelry
Learn about metalsmithing!
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Marshall
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GrimesFarm & Conservation Center
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Oct 26
Friday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Family Fun Day
Join us for some outdoor nature fun on this no-school day! Children of all ages are invited to join a naturalist for a hike, games, activities and crafts.
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Jackson
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Hurstville Interpretive Center
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Oct 26
Friday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Stories and S'mores
Join naturalist Heather Hucka for an evening of nature-inspired stories and songs along with everyone’s favorite fire treat…S’MORES!
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Story
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McFarland Park
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Oct 26
Friday 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Owl Prowl
After a brief discussion around the campfire about these flying predators of the night, we’ll go for a hike and learn how to call three different species of owls.
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Polk
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Jester, Lewis A., Park
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Oct 27
Saturday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Introduction to Land Management October Session
Join us for the October 27th session of our six class Introduction to Land Management program.
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Pottawattamie
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Hitchcock Nature Center
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Oct 27
Saturday 9:00 AM
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Trick or Treat for the Animals
Create some creative pumpkins and then watch the animals eat all of their treats that are placed inside!
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Buchanan
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Fontana Park
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Oct 27
Saturday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Open Air Rifle Range
Both air rifle and archery are Olympic sports and gaining in popularity across the country. Join one of PCC’s Naturalists, who are certified instructors, during our open, indoor range times to experience these sports in a safe, supervised setting.
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Polk
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Jester, Lewis A., Park
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Oct 27
Saturday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Explore your Outdoors: Camouflage!
Join Naturalist Jess Lancial as we discover and explore the amazing survival strategies of camouflage.
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Story
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McFarland Park
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Oct 27
Saturday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Nature Kids
Nature Kids is for children 3-5 years who want to learn about the natural world around them through stories, crafts, and outdoor exploring at Osborne Park.
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Clayton
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Osborne Park
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Oct 27
Saturday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Great Atlatl Pumpkin Hunt
Try your hand at using an ancient hunting tool, the spear thrower.
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Linn
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Wickiup Hill Learning Center
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Oct 27
Saturday 1:00 PM
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Native Earth Skills
Join naturalist and experienced Native Earth Skills practitioner Dustin Clayton for a discussion and demonstration of the skills and techniques of eastern Nebraska and western Iowa's native cultures.
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Pottawattamie
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Hitchcock Nature Center
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Oct 27
Saturday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Seed Harvesting Program
Join us for a program about harvesting prairie and other flower seeds.
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Iowa
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Lake Iowa Park
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Oct 27
Saturday 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Little Wall Lake Halloween Event
Camper trick-or-treat and hayrides!! Awards for the best two decorated campsites. Wear your best costume!
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Hamilton
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Little Wall Lake Park
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Oct 27
Saturday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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R.I.P. HIke
Thomas Mitchell Park is the final resting spot of Dewitt Devotie. Who was he and why is he buried in the park? We’ll hike to his gravestone to pay our respects and try to unravel this eerie mystery.
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Polk
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Thomas Mitchell Park
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Oct 27
Saturday 4:00 PM
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Fall Fest & Jam
Bring the family out for hot dogs, chips and s’mores at the fire, pumpkin carving and face painting in the Nature Barn, a freaky-fun night hike and hayrack ride around the north end of Eagle Point Park.
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Clinton
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Soaring Eagle Nature Center
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Oct 27
Saturday 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Lighted Halloween Campground
Free Drive through the night!
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Cass
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Cold Springs Park
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Oct 29-30
Monday
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Eco Center Closed
The Eco Center will be closed for scheduled maintenance.
| Special Events |
Clinton
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Rock Creek Marina & Campground
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Oct 29
Monday 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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After School Special - Blank Park Zoo - Scary Animals!
Lime Creek Nature Center welcomes the Blank Park Zoo for an “After School Special” program!
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Cerro Gordo
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Lime Creek Nature Center & Conservation Area
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Oct 29
Monday 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Coyote Club - Bats
Coyote Club is for kids age 6-10 who are interested in nature, animals, and outdoor fun! Participants engage with the Naturalist at Fontana Park, with programs scattered throughout the year.
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Buchanan
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Fontana Park
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