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Feb 23
Saturday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Winter Survival
This program is designed for families to learn about the basic needs of winter survival. We will start off inside and then spend some time outside with a fire and shelter building challenge!
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Clinton
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Rock Creek Marina & Campground
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Feb 23
Saturday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Family Ice Fishing Clinic
Public Ice Fishing/Snowshoe Clinic sponsored by the Sioux County Conservation Board on Saturday, Feb 23 from 10am-noon. No equipment needed. Instruction, bait, and holes provided.
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Sioux
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Big Sioux Recreation Area
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Feb 23
Saturday 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Antler Shed Hunt
Learn tips on finding shed antlers and then head outside to find sheds that have been hidden around the park just for you!
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Polk
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Thomas Mitchell Park
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Feb 24
Sunday 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Bald Eagle Watch
Stop by the Saylorville Visitor’s Center to learn about the bald eagle, then venture outside to view them in their natural habitat. Jester Park Lodge will host a live eagle used for education.
| Special Events |
Polk
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Jester, Lewis A., Park
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Feb 24
Sunday 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Snowshoe Hike at Laura and Skinny Schlesselman Wildlife Area
Join us on a snowshoe hike around one of our many properties, Laura and Skinny Schlesselman Wildlife Area
| Programs |
Iowa
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Laura and Skinny Schlesselman Wildlife Area
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Feb 24
Sunday 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Kayaking Session at Bender Pool
Practice your roll in the pool!
| Other Location |
Linn
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Wickiup Hill Learning Center
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Feb 25
Monday 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Lime Creek Littles - Groundhog Day
February is the month for Groundhog’s special day!
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Cerro Gordo
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Lime Creek Nature Center & Conservation Area
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Feb 25
Monday 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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OWLS (Older Wiser Livelier Souls) - Owl Chat
Join a Naturalist to learn all about Buchanan County Parks. Each OWLS program will meet at a different park each month.
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Buchanan
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Fontana Park
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Feb 26
Tuesday 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Big Grove For Good Fundraising Night
Help us raise money for our Idaho Wilderness Trek scholarship fund!
| Special Events |
Johnson
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JOHNSON COUNTY EDUCATION PROGRAMS
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Feb 26
Tuesday 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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Another Snowshoe Hike
UPDATE, UPDATE: The reschedule is here! We have rescheduled the original "Another Snowshoe Hike" to 2/26/19 from 6-7:30pm. See you there!!
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Black Hawk
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Hartman Reserve Nature Center
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Feb 26
Tuesday 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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Owl Prowl
Wildlife rehabilitator, Beth Brown, will provide a program on Owls featuring a live Barred Owl. Following her presentation, there will be a short owl calling hike.
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Madison
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Pammel State Park
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Feb 27
Wednesday 2:00 PM
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Weaving Class for Youth
Children will have fun learning the art of weaving and will be able to take home a place mat that they create!
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Jackson
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Hurstville Interpretive Center
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Feb 27
Wednesday 7:00 PM
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49 State Highpoints
Clayton County Conservation is pleased to host Don Smalley for a special presentation on his amazing journey to the highest point in 49 of 50 states.
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Clayton
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Osborne Park
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Feb 28
Thursday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Nestling Naturalists
Nestling Naturalists is a program designed for ages 0 - 4. Each program runs about an hour and will have a new story and activity each time!
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Black Hawk
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Hartman Reserve Nature Center
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Feb 28
Thursday 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Wild Times at Lime Creek
Come and join our winter naturalist intern for some outdoor fun.
| Programs |
Cerro Gordo
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Lime Creek Nature Center & Conservation Area
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Feb 28
Thursday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Open Range Night February 28, 2019
Indoor archery and BB gun ranges open to public on Thursday January 17- March 14 from 6- 8 pm. Fees applied.
| Special Events |
Sioux
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Sandy Hollow Recreation Area
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Feb 28
Thursday 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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Community Conservation Workshop: Eco-tips for saving money, energy, & resources!
This FREE Community Conservation Workshop will provide information on ways to save money while being more energy and resource efficient in and around the home. Speakers & booths from 9 conservation agencies! Hosted at Waterloo Center for the Arts.
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Black Hawk
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Hartman Reserve Nature Center
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Feb 28
Thursday 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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Book Worms
Join our book club with Naturalist Heidi Anderson to discuss The Hidden Life of Trees by Peter Wohllenben.
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Polk
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Polk County Education Programs
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Mar 1 - May 31
Friday
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"DING" DARLING: ONE MAN, MANY VISIONS
An exhibit of artwork and personal memorabilia celebrating the many facets and achievements of Jay N. "Ding" Darling.
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Buchanan
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Fontana Park
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Mar 1
Friday
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March 1: Stub Gray Shooting Range reopens March 1.
March 1: Stub Gray Shooting Range reopens March 1.
| Other Location |
Woodbury
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Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center
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Mar 1
Friday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Ecology - Home School
Ecology - Discover the ways that living organisms cooperate and even depend on each other to survive. Explore food chains, food webs, & more.
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Polk
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Jester, Lewis A., Park
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Mar 1
Friday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Campfire Building and Survival - Home School
Campfire Building and Survival - Learn some tips and tricks on how to build a good campfire with a variety of materials. We will practice building a fire and learn some additional wilderness survival strategies.
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Polk
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Jester, Lewis A., Park
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Mar 1
Friday 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Ecology - Home School (1-2:30)
Ecology - Discover the ways that living organisms cooperate and even depend on each other to survive. Explore food chains, food webs, & more.
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Polk
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Jester, Lewis A., Park
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Mar 2
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!
| Programs |
Woodbury
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Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center
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Mar 2
Saturday 8:00 AM
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Frosty Buns Race Series: The Sticky Stride
Come and join us to burn some calories before Maple Syrup Festival!
| Special Events |
Black Hawk
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Hartman Reserve Nature Center
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