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Dec 13
Friday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Pipsqueaks Program for 2-4 year old with an adult
TOPIC: SNOW
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Carroll
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Swan Lake State Park
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Dec 13
Friday 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Willow Stars Workshop
Willow is one of our amazing local resources. Learn about its uses, how to harvest, and basic weaving techniques. Materials and instruction will be provided for you to create a star-shaped willow wreath to take home.
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Linn
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Wickiup Hill Learning Center
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Dec 13
Friday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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MERRY-N-COUNTY CHRISTMAS
A drive through lighted display.
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Marion
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Marion County Park
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Dec 13
Friday 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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Luminary Walk
Follow the lights for an enchanted winter walk!
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Story
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McFarland Park
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Dec 13-15
Friday 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Hickory Hills Holiday Light Show
Hickory Hills Holiday Light Show
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Black Hawk
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Hickory Hills Park
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Dec 14
Saturday 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Coordinating the Christmas Bird Count
Christmas Bird Count information question and answer
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Dallas
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Forest Park Museum
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Dec 14
Saturday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Pyrography Creations
Come and make a wood cookie ornament to take home!
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Story
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McFarland Park
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Dec 14
Saturday 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Winter Fun Day and Artist Open House-is Cancelled due to the Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Fun Day and Artist Open House is Cancelled due to the Winter Weather Advisory. The Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center is also closed Dec. 14, 2024. We apologize for the late notice.
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Woodbury
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Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center
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Dec 14
Saturday 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Pyrography Creations
Come and make a wood cookie ornament to take home!
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Story
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McFarland Park
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Dec 14
Saturday 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Woodland Wonderland: 4-5 timeslot
Looking for a family friendly holiday activity? Join us at Hartman Reserve for Woodland Wonderland!
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Black Hawk
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Hartman Reserve Nature Center
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Dec 14
Saturday 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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Winter Crafting Event at the Swan Lake Conservation Education Center
Join us for a fun Winter Craft "Light Bulb Ornaments"
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Carroll
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Swan Lake State Park
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Dec 14
Saturday 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Woodland Wonderland: 5-6 timeslot
Looking for a family friendly holiday activity? Join us at Hartman Reserve for Woodland Wonderland!
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Black Hawk
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Hartman Reserve Nature Center
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Dec 14
Saturday 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Festival of Lights "CHRISTMAS SPEICAL" with Carroll County EMS Association
Join Carroll County EMS Association with Festival of Lights Christmas Speical
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Carroll
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Swan Lake State Park
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Dec 14
Saturday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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MERRY-N-COUNTY CHRISTMAS
A drive through lighted display.
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Marion
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Marion County Park
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Dec 15-22
Sunday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Snowflake Stroll
Beat the winter blues and get outside. Stroll along the Karr Trail at Cordova Park in search of 35 snowflakes. The snowflakes are a variety of colors and sizes. See if you can find them all and sign our logbook.
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Marion
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Cordova Park
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Dec 15
Sunday 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Wreath Making
Make a festive cedar branch wreath to take home at the Hurstville Interpretive Center.
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Jackson
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Hurstville Interpretive Center
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Dec 15
Sunday 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Pelt Scavenger Hunt
Can you find them all?
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Dallas
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Kuehn Conservation Area
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Dec 15
Sunday 2:00 PM
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Women in the Wilderness - Loom Beading Bracelets
Join us for our December Gathering where we will learn how to make Loom Beading Bracelets!
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Decatur
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Decatur County Conservation Offices
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Dec 15
Sunday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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MERRY-N-COUNTY CHRISTMAS
A drive through lighted display.
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Marion
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Marion County Park
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Dec 16
Monday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Homeschool Series
Problem solving series for middle and high school homeschool students.
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Jackson
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Hurstville Interpretive Center
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Dec 16
Monday 5:30 PM
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Wolf Introductions
Join a naturalist as we discuss two famous wolf studies that each occurred in a National Park.
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Clinton
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Rock Creek Marina & Campground
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Dec 16
Monday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Wreath Making
Get into the winter spirit by making a natural wreath to bring some holiday cheer into your home for December!
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Louisa
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Langwood Education Center
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Dec 17
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Puzzle Tuesdays
Come and go as you please to enjoy nature puzzles!
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Story
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McFarland Park
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Dec 17
Tuesday 6:00 PM
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Friends of Rock Creek Meeting
Join this amazing volunteer group to help make a difference at Rock Creek! For more information, email hedfors@clintoncounty-ia.gov.
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Clinton
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Rock Creek Marina & Campground
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Dec 18
Wednesday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Coffee and Conservation
Join us for coffee and conversations about conservation! Each month features different topics related to Iowa’s natural history. This month we will learn about Bison and the important role they played in Iowa’s history.
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Woodbury
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Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center
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