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Jan 23
Thursday 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Old Fashioned Toys
Old Fashioned Toys ~ 10:30 AM ~ Rock Creek ~ Check out our pioneer and old time games and puzzles!
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Clinton
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Rock Creek Marina & Campground
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Jan 23
Thursday 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Winter Hikes - West Peterson Park
Winter Hikes
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Story
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Peterson Park
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Jan 23
Thursday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Introduction to Ice Fishing 101
Ice Fishing for all ages! Bring your Ice Fishing Pole along with your fishing licence and meet us at the Hickory Cabin.
| Special Events |
Hamilton
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Briggs Woods Park and Golf Course
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Jan 23
Thursday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Painting Class with “Fresh Paint”
Personalize your camper scene! with step-by-step painting instructions. All materials supplied!
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Clinton
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Rock Creek Marina & Campground
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Jan 23
Thursday 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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Acrylic Pour - The Scrape
Create a one of a kind masterpiece.
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Marshall
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GrimesFarm & Conservation Center
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Jan 24
Friday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Little Sprouts: Jack Frost Painting
We will talk about the science behind the frost, read a story and make a special painting!
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Linn
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Wickiup Hill Learning Center
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Jan 24
Friday 1:00 PM
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Live Birds of Prey
Join our naturalist for this encounter with a Live Red-tailed Hawk and a Live Barred Owl. We will also discuss Iowa's Bald Eagles
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Clinton
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Other Location
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Jan 24
Friday 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Live Birds of Prey
Join our naturalist an encounter with a Live Red-tailed Hawk and Barred Owl. We will also discuss Bald Eagles.
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Clinton
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Other Location
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Jan 24
Friday 6:00 PM - 7:00 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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Jan 24
Friday 6:00 PM
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Owl Prowl
Owl Prowl
Friday, January 24th, 6:00pm
Osborne Nature Center
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Clayton
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Osborne Park
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Jan 25
Saturday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Animal Architects
Animal Architects
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Story
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McFarland Park
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Jan 25
Saturday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Cross Country Ski Basics
Learn the basics of cross-country skiing and practice your skills on the trails. We will review proper clothing, equipment, and skiing techniques before going outside to ski.
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Polk
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Jester, Lewis A., Park
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Jan 25
Saturday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Winter Open House ~ Eden Valley Nature Center
Celebrate Winter’s special brand of fun at Eden Valley!
| Special Events |
Clinton
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Eden Valley Refuge
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Jan 25
Saturday 10:00 AM
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All About Antlers
Amateur Naturalist and Photography Aficionado, Michael P. Greiner, will share the basics of antlers and his many hours spent in the outdoors tracking, hunting and photographing deer.
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Woodbury
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Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center
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Jan 25
Saturday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Ice Fishing Basics
Learn the basics of ice fishing and get some hands-on experience. Bait and poles will be provided.
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Polk
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Jester, Lewis A., Park
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Jan 25
Saturday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Winter Festival-Postponed to January 25th
Beat the winter blahs with an adventure-packed afternoon at Lime Creek!
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Cerro Gordo
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Lime Creek Nature Center & Conservation Area
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Jan 25
Saturday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Discover Iowa's Winter Birds During Iowa Falls' Winter Rec Fest
Want to learn more about what birds do during Iowa’s harsh winters? Well, this is the perfect opportunity! Join us on Saturday, January 25th from 1 pm to 3 pm at Fitz Riverbend Park in Iowa Falls!
| Special Events |
Hardin
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Calkins Nature Area
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Jan 25
Saturday 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Snowshoe Hikes at McFarland Park
Embrace winter with an invigorating snowshoe hike to explore McFarland Park.
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Story
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McFarland Park
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Jan 25
Saturday 2:00 PM
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Guided Snowshoe Hike
Join us and discover your own winter wonderland on a snowshoe adventure in the Loess Hills.
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Pottawattamie
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Hitchcock Nature Center
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Jan 25
Saturday 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Clinton Area Delta Waterfowl Banquet
Clinton Area Delta Waterfowl Banquet ~ 5 PM ~ Rock Creek ~ Call Nic Hampton at 319-750-4565.
| Special Events |
Clinton
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Rock Creek Marina & Campground
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Jan 25
Saturday 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
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Open House, Jens-Wendt Observatory
Quad Cities Astronomical Society’s monthly gathering is open to all. Two large scopes will show details otherwise impossible to see locally. Check cancelations before you go at www.qcastro.org
| Special Events |
Clinton
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Sherman Park
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Jan 26
Sunday 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Kayak Safety Practice - Pool Time!
Join us at Bender Pool to work on your kayak skills and safety in the off-season. Work on your strokes, entering and exiting your kayak, or work on your roll if you wish. Helmets are required by those attempting rolls.
| Other Location |
Linn
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Wickiup Hill Learning Center
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Jan 28
Tuesday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Open Range ~ Air Rifles
Our range in the Eco Center is open to the public. The event will include safety and practical instruction through the use our equipment. Children must be accompanied by an adult. If you are there by 6 PM we’ll keep shooting!
| Special Events |
Clinton
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Rock Creek Marina & Campground
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Jan 28
Tuesday 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Snowshoe Night Hike (5PM - 6PM)
Take a guided night snowshoe hike through Hartman Reserve!
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Black Hawk
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Hartman Reserve Nature Center
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Jan 28
Tuesday 6:15 PM - 7:15 PM
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Snowshoe Night Hike (6:15PM - 7:15PM)
Take a guided night snowshoe hike through Hartman Reserve!
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Black Hawk
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Hartman Reserve Nature Center
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