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May 25
Saturday 10:00 AM
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Urban Foraging
Learn to identify common wild edibles that you can find right in your yard.
| Other Location |
Hurstville Interpretive Center
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May 26
Sunday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Kayaking on Marsh
Join us for some kayaking on the Hurstville Marsh.
| Programs |
Hurstville Interpretive Center
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Jun 1
Saturday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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2019 Maquoketa River Access CITO (River Access Clean Up)
Give a hand as we clean up the Maquoketa River Accesses in Jackson County to prepare them for canoes, kayaks, boats and tubes in the coming months.
| Special Events |
Maquoketa River Water Trail
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Jun 1
Saturday 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Pine Valley Hike
Come hike at one of Jackson County Conservation's coolest properties!
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Pine Valley Nature Area
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Jun 1
Saturday 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Pine Valley Hike
Join Naturalist Tony Vorwald for a scenic hike through Pine Valley Nature Area
| Special Events |
Pine Valley Nature Area
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Jun 3
Monday 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Lunchtime with the Animals
Come out to see our education animals get fed!
| Programs |
Hurstville Interpretive Center
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Jun 3
Monday 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Lunchtime with the Animals
Come out to see our education animals get fed!
| Programs |
Hurstville Interpretive Center
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Jun 4
Tuesday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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KinderNature- Pond Life
Children ages 3-8 and guardians are invited to come learn about life in the pond.
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Hurstville Interpretive Center
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Jun 4
Tuesday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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KinderNature- Pond Life
Children ages 3-8 and guardians are invited to come learn about life in the pond.
| Programs |
Hurstville Interpretive Center
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Jun 6-7
Thursday 9:00 AM
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O.W.Ls Southeast Minnesota Trip
Come take a fun filled overnight trip to beautiful Southeast Minnesota. Thursday June 6th O.W.Ls (older, wiser, livelier) will travel to South East Minnesota’s bluff country to canoe, cave, hike, and explore.
| Trips |
Hurstville Interpretive Center
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Jun 8
Saturday 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free Fishing Clinic
All ages are welcome to learn fishing basics at this clinic.
| Special Events |
Hurstville Fishing Pond
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Jun 16
Sunday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Kayaking on Marsh
Come and try out our kayaks on our marsh!
| Programs |
Hurstville Interpretive Center
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Jun 17
Monday 6:00 PM
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Prairie Management Techniques
We will look at prairie management techniques out at Prairie Creek Recreation Area.
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Prairie Creek Recreation Area
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Jun 18-19
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Voyage Camp
Youth will learn to paddle a canoe and kayak on the Maquoketa River during this two-day trip and camp overnight along the river!
| Youth Camps |
Maquoketa River Water Trail
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Jun 22
Saturday 1:00 PM
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Wildflower Walk
Enjoy a walk through the reconstructed prairie while learning about native wildflowers.
| Programs |
Hurstville Interpretive Center
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Jun 25-27
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Adventure Camp
Learn outdoor skills such as paddling, archery and more!
| Youth Camps |
Hurstville Interpretive Center
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Jun 29
Saturday 1:00 PM
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Pond Exploration
Join a naturalist in exploring life in the pond! We’ll provide the nets and buckets.
| Programs |
Hurstville Interpretive Center
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Jul 1
Monday 2:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Lunchtime with the Animals
Join a naturalist in feeding our education animals and learn more about some of Iowa’s native critters.
| Programs |
Hurstville Interpretive Center
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Jul 2
Tuesday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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KinderNature- Plants
Explore plants, seeds, plant life cycles and more at this fun family program designed for children aged 3-8
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Hurstville Interpretive Center
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Jul 2
Tuesday 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Green Island Paddle
Explore the Everglades of Iowa! Paddle and explore the natural beauty of the Mississippi backwaters.
| Other Location |
Hurstville Interpretive Center
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Jul 7
Sunday 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Cardboard Boat Regatta
Design and build a boat made of cardboard which is capable of carrying Randy the stuffed Raccoon across the frog pond!
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Hurstville Interpretive Center
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Jul 9-11
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Explorer Camp
Youth will have fun learning about Iowa’s natural resources through games and activities.
| Youth Camps |
Hurstville Interpretive Center
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Jul 14
Sunday 3:00 PM
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Glaciers, Waterfalls and Geysers
Enjoy this armchair adventure with Jim England and Pam Bahr as they take us on a delightful trip around Iceland!
| Programs |
Hurstville Interpretive Center
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Jul 16-18
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Ranger Camp
Youth will have fun outdoors learning about Iowa’s natural resources!
| Youth Camps |
Hurstville Interpretive Center
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Jul 20
Saturday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Plogging at Prairie Creek
We are putting our spin on Plogging and making it hiking and picking up litter.
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Prairie Creek Recreation Area
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