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May 23
Monday
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Early Bird Hike - Dolliver State Park
Early Bird Hike at Dolliver State Park
| Programs |
Webster
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Kennedy Memorial Park
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May 23
Monday 6:00 PM
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Wool Felting Parts 1&2
Try out two methods of felting to make a felted landscape wall hanging!
| Programs |
Decatur
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Decatur County Conservation Offices
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May 24
Tuesday
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Nature Camp T-Shirts 2022
Order your nature camp t-shirt!
| Special Events |
Story
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Story County Conservation Center
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May 24
Tuesday 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Tour By Trail - Buchanan County Parks Walk at Fontana
Bring Your "Programs in Parks" Passport book!
Wildflowers will be in full bloom in the Fontana Park woodlands - and morels could be popping
| Programs |
Buchanan
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Fontana Park
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May 24
Tuesday 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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Sunset Yoga
Take time to unwind as the sun sets on the outdoor plaza or the Great Hall of the Jester Park Nature Center. The class will begin with a short nature hike to give participants a chance distress and enjoy the beauty of nature.
| Programs |
Polk
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Jester, Lewis A., Park
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May 25
Wednesday 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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Kayaking
Join us as we explore Green Castle with kayaks.
| Special Events |
Marshall
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Green Castle Recreation Area
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May 25
Wednesday 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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Take a Walk on the WILD Side: Wildflower Hike at Hitaga Sand Ridge Prairie Preserve
View this hidden gem with several leaders who will guide us to the sights and sounds found at Hitaga.
| Other Location |
Linn
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Hitaga Sand Ridge Prairie Preserve
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May 26
Thursday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Kayak Basics
Learn the basics of kayaking. We will discuss gear, technique, and safety before hitting the water to practice our skills.
| Programs |
Polk
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Yellow Banks Park
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May 26
Thursday 7:00 PM
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Women in the Woods with Wine
Spend time discovering nature . . .
| Programs |
Floyd
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Floyd County Conservation
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May 27
Friday
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ART CONTEST
Put yourself in Grant Wood's shoes and paint your own version of "American Gothic."
| Special Events |
Wapello
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American Gothic House Center
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May 27 - Jun 9
Friday
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BIRDS OF PREY SELF-GUIDED HIKE At the Park Back to Basics 2022
Hike at your own pace and have some fun along the way!
| Programs |
Henry
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Oakland Mills Nature Center
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May 27
Friday 7:30 AM
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OWL’s (Older Wiser Livelier) Aldo Leopold Foundation Day Trip
Join Dubuque, Jackson, and Jones County Conservation OWL’s (Older Wiser Livelier) group as we take a day trip to the Aldo Leopold Foundation.
| Other Location |
Jackson
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Hurstville Interpretive Center
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May 27
Friday 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
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OWL's (Older Wiser Livelier) Aldo Leopold Foundation Day Trip
Visit Aldo Leopold Foundation and the Leopold Shack
| Trips |
Jones
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Central Park
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May 27
Friday 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Dutch Oven Cooking ~ Breakfast Dishes
Dutch oven cooking 101 is back for the summer! Each program will feature a different theme; May’s theme is breakfast foods.
| Special Events |
Buena Vista
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Buena Vista County Conservation Park
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May 28 - Sep 4
Saturday 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Central Park Nature Center Summer Weekends Calendar of Events
Summer Weekend Programs at the Nature Center. Open 1pm-5pm Saturday and Sunday. Come in and visit and do an Activity too! No registration needed.
| Programs |
Jones
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Central Park
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May 28-29
Saturday 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Serenity Stones
Summer Program to do While Visiting Central Park
| Programs |
Jones
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Central Park
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May 28
Saturday 2:00 PM
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Garden Animal Mosaics
Make an animal mosaic for your garden!
| Programs |
Decatur
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Little River Recreation Area
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May 30
Monday 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
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Memorial Day 3-Couple golf tournament
Memorial Day 3-Couple golf tournament
| Special Events |
Fremont
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Fremont County Golf Course/Cons. Board Office
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May 31 - Jun 3
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Caterpillar Camp I
Experience nature in a hands-on way this summer as your youngster explores our natural world!
| Programs |
Jefferson
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Jefferson County Park
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May 31
Tuesday 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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Dutch Oven's 101
Learn how to cook with Dutch Ovens!
| Programs |
Buchanan
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Fontana Park
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Jun 1
Wednesday 7:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Monarch Monitoring
Monitor Monarch Butterflies with us!
| Programs |
Johnson
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JOHNSON COUNTY EDUCATION PROGRAMS
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Jun 1-30
Wednesday 8:00
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Jones County Family Fishing Challenge
Take Some Time and Go Fishing in Jones County!!!
| Special Events |
Jones
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Central Park
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Jun 1
Wednesday 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Nature Story Hour - Birding Bonanza
Pack your picnic lunch, blanket and bring our family for an hour of nature stories and activities with a naturalist from PCC.
| Programs |
Polk
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Jester, Lewis A., Park
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Jun 2
Thursday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Jones County Youth Conservation Crew
Youth Volunteers Wanted! Are you 12-19 years old? Join the fun this summer!
| Special Events |
Jones
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Central Park
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Jun 2
Thursday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Toddler Camp - Wind and Flight
What is wind, and how is it useful?
| Youth Camps |
Butler
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Heery Woods State Park - South Side
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