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Aug 23
Thursday 10:00 AM
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ACORN CLUB Fish Lips and Casting Tips
Fishing on a summer day makes the blahs go away
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Henry
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Oakland Mills Nature Center
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Aug 23
Thursday 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Grounding – Barefoot Walk in Nature
Research is finding that "grounding/earthing in nature," allowing skin to come in direct contact with the ground, has health benefits and can balance the body's central nervous system.
| Programs |
Polk
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Thomas Mitchell Park
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Aug 23
Thursday 5:30 PM
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Insect Club Meeting
Join the Hitchcock Nature Center Insect Club for their August meeting.
| Programs |
Pottawattamie
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Hitchcock Nature Center
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Aug 23
Thursday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Shinrin Yoku Japanese Forest Bathing
Explore the ancient healing path of Shinrin Yoku, or Japanese forest bathing, with Dr. Suzanne Bartlett Hackenmiller, Integrative Medicine physician. This mindful walk will invite you to use your senses to enhance your well-being.
| Programs |
Polk
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Thomas Mitchell Park
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Aug 23
Thursday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Evening Prairie Walk
Join Dr. Thomas Rosburg on monthly prairie walks at the largest prairie remnant in Story County. See rare and common prairie flora that changes each month and learn about the history and ecology of central Iowa prairies.
| Programs |
Story
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Doolittle Prairie
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Aug 24
Friday 2:00 PM
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OWLS - Hike and Food
Join the OWLS group for a naturalist guided tour of Maquoketa Caves.
| Other Location |
Jackson
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Hurstville Interpretive Center
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Aug 24
Friday 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Join the OWL (Older Wiser Livelier) Dubuque, Jackson & Jones OWL Group at Maquoketa Caves State Park
Visit the Maquoketa Caves followed by supper at the Bluff Lake Catfish Farm
| Special Events |
Jones
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Central Park
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Aug 25
Saturday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Introduction to Land Management August Session
Join us for the August 25th session of our six class Introduction to Land Management program.
| Programs |
Pottawattamie
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Hitchcock Nature Center
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Aug 25
Saturday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Stand-Up Paddleboard Demonstrations
Come try your hand at Stand-up Paddleboarding!
| Programs |
Cass
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Cold Springs Park
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Aug 25
Saturday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Nomad Overlanding - What's Your Adventure?
Be prepared for your next adventure!
| Programs |
Linn
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Pinicon Ridge Park
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Aug 25
Saturday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Women in the Outdoors Workshop
Women ages 16 and older are invited to explore the outdoors, learn new skills and network with like-minded women.
| Programs |
Jackson
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Hurstville Interpretive Center
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Aug 25
Saturday 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Meet a Sowbug & See Sowbug Races
Meet a Sowbug
| Programs |
Jones
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Central Park
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Aug 25
Saturday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Owl Prowl
Owl Prowl
Saturday, August 25th
7-8 p.m.
Willow Lake Recreation Area, Woodbine
| Programs |
Harrison
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Willow Lake Recreation Area
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Aug 26
Sunday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Saving Our Avian Resources (SOAR) Annual Release Party
Join Saving Our Avian Resources (SOAR) for an afternoon all about our feathered friends! Rehabilitated birds will be returned to the wild.
| Special Events |
Story
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McFarland Park
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Aug 27
Monday 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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GAIN (Get Active in Nature) - Monarch Tagging
Join us on the Lime Creek prairie as we attempt to tag monarch butterflies.
| Programs |
Cerro Gordo
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Lime Creek Nature Center & Conservation Area
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Aug 27
Monday 5:00 PM
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OWLS (Older Wiser Livelier Souls) - Prairie Hike!
Join a Naturalist to learn all about Buchanan County Parks. Each OWLS program will meet at a different park each month.
| Programs |
Buchanan
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Bearbower Sand Prairie
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Aug 27
Monday 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Stand Up Paddleboard Lesson Early Group
SUP basics at Kennedy Park
| Programs |
Webster
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Kennedy Memorial Park
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Aug 27
Monday 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Stand Up Paddleboard Lesson Late Group
SUP basics at Kennedy Park
| Programs |
Webster
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Kennedy Memorial Park
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Aug 27
Monday 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Evening Paddle
Explore Badger Lake at dusk
| Programs |
Webster
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Kennedy Memorial Park
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Aug 28
Tuesday 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Playscape Playdate
Join the naturalist for a morning of adventure at John F Kennedy Park
| Programs |
Webster
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Kennedy Memorial Park
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Aug 30
Thursday 5:27 PM - 7:00 PM
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Live and Local - The Lincoln HIghway Band
Enjoy live bluegrass music at the amphitheater at Grimes Farm.
| Special Events |
Marshall
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GrimesFarm & Conservation Center
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Aug 31
Friday 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Mysterious Monarchs
Explore the Monarch Butterflies journey to mexico!!
| Other Location |
Cass
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Cass County Courthouse
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Aug 31
Friday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Paddle in the Park
Mark your calendars! Meet at the boat ramp on the south side of Big Woods Lake. $5/kayak $10/canoe.
| Programs |
Black Hawk
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Hartman Reserve Nature Center
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Aug 31
Friday 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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Wild Night Life and Hike
Sit around the campfire as we discuss the wild night life in Jester Park. A short hike will follow as we search for some of these nocturnal creatures.
| Programs |
Polk
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Jester, Lewis A., Park
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Aug 31
Friday 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
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Movie in the Park- Nut Job 2 Nutty by Nature
Come enjoy a movie under the stars!
| Programs |
Cass
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Cold Springs Park
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