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Jul 10
Sunday 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Hurstville Prairie Plant Walk
Summer is a great time to see what is blooming in the prairie! On Sunday July 10th at 2 pm come take a guided plant hike on the Hurstville Interpretive Center Prairie.
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Hurstville Interpretive Center
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Jul 12-14
Tuesday
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Kickapoo Valley Youth Backpacking Trip
Youth ages 12-17 who are looking for an adventure are invited to join Clinton, Dubuque, and Jackson County Conservation as we go on a backpacking trip to the Kickapoo Valley Reserve!
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Hurstville Interpretive Center
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Jul 15
Friday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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OWLS: Paddling on the Wapsipinicon River
The Dubuque, Jackson & Jones OWLS group is sponsoring this adults-only paddling trip on the Wapsi River.
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Hurstville Interpretive Center
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Jul 16
Saturday 12:00 PM
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Brown Bag Lunch
Learn more about the work and people of the CCC that employed hundreds of Iowans.
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Hurstville Interpretive Center
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Jul 24
Sunday 2:00 PM
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Vermicomposting
Learn how vermicomposting works and construct a worm bin, complete with worms, to take home
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Hurstville Interpretive Center
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Jul 27
Wednesday 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Prairie STRIPS Field Day
The public is invited to attend an open house event and learn more about the Prairie Strips program through ISU.
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Hurstville Interpretive Center
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Aug 5
Friday 2:00 PM
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StarLab-Constellations
Be captivated with a galactic experience in an indoor StarLab
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Hurstville Interpretive Center
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Aug 10
Wednesday 10:00 AM
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Neil Smith Wildlife Refuge Trip
Explore the tallgrass prairie and see bison at Neil Smith Wildlife Refuge!
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Hurstville Interpretive Center
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Aug 11
Thursday 9:00 AM
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StarLab-Constellations
Be captivated with a galactic experience in an indoor StarLab
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Hurstville Interpretive Center
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Aug 11
Thursday 11:00 AM
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StarLab-Constellations
Be captivated with a galactic experience in an indoor StarLab
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Hurstville Interpretive Center
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Aug 13
Saturday 9:00 AM
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Paddling on the Maquoketa River
Enjoy a guided paddle down the Maquoketa River on a 9-mile stretch from Iron Bridge to Spragueville.
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Maquoketa River Water Trail
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Aug 14
Sunday 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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Youth Outdoor Skills Day
Youth ages 8-14 are invited to practice their skills with archery, shooting sports, fishing, geocaching, and kayaking.
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Hurstville Fishing Pond
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Aug 18
Thursday 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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OWLS: Big Sand Mound Nature Preserve Tour
Big Sand Mound has the highest concentration of endangered species in the state with more than 400 types of plants and undisturbed prairies and woodlands.
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Hurstville Interpretive Center
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Aug 18
Thursday 6:00 PM
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OWLS: Hamilton Prairie Walk
Join Dubuque, Jackson, and Jones County Conservation OWLS (Older Wiser Livelier Souls) group as we explore the natural beauty of Hamilton prairie.
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Hurstville Interpretive Center
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Aug 20
Saturday 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Prairies of Jackson County Conservation Presentation
Join naturalist Tony Vorwald at the Hurstville Interpretive Center on Saturday August 20 at 2 pm-3 pm as he presents on these remnant prairies, their unique ecology, and updates on current management projects.
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Hurstville Interpretive Center
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Sep 3
Saturday 1:00 PM
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Monarch Tagging
Learn about the monarch butterfly’s life cycle and their migration to central Mexico.
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Hurstville Interpretive Center
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Sep 9
Friday 10:00 AM
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KinderNature: Drumming in Nature
Connecting nature and music in this fully interactive program!
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Hurstville Interpretive Center
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Sep 10
Saturday 10:00 AM
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Drumming in Nature
Connecting nature and music!
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Prairie Creek Recreation Area
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Sep 10
Saturday 1:00 PM
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Monarch Tagging
Learn about the monarch butterfly’s life cycle and their migration to central Mexico.
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Hurstville Interpretive Center
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Sep 17
Saturday 1:00 PM
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Monarch Tagging
Learn about the monarch butterfly’s life cycle and their migration to central Mexico.
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Hurstville Interpretive Center
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Sep 22
Thursday 6:00 PM
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OWL’s (Older Wiser Livelier) Hamilton Prairie Walk
Join Dubuque, Jackson, and Jones County Conservation OWLs (Older Wiser Livelier) group as we explore the natural beauty of Hamilton prairie.
| Special Events |
Hurstville Interpretive Center
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Sep 24
Saturday 1:00 PM
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Monarch Tagging
Learn about the monarch butterfly’s life cycle and their migration to central Mexico.
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Hurstville Interpretive Center
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