McFarland Park

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Oct 5 Thursday 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM OWLS(Older Wiser Livelier Souls): Habitat for Pollinators: Creating a welcoming home
Join in discussion with Jessica Butters from Prairie Rivers of Iowa to learn about native pollinator diversity here in Iowa and why we should care about pollinators.
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Oct 13 Friday 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Halloween Hides & Creepy Caches
Combining the fun of geocaching with the spirit of the season, the pursuit has turned nocturnal!
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Oct 27 Friday 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Creatures of the Night
Attention all creepy, crawly, creatures of the night! Embark on an exciting night hike through the woods learning about Iowa animal tracks and creatures of the night.
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Nov 6 Monday 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Animal Engineers
Can you build like a beaver or a bird? Explore outdoors to find out what gives animal shelters their strength and waterproofing.
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Nov 18 Saturday 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM We're Off to the Moon
Get Ready for an out-of-this-world experience where you can discover the secrets of the moon!
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Dec 9 Saturday 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Brrrds
Explore nature as it gets ready for winter with a special focus on birds who brave the cold in Iowa.
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Dec 16 Saturday 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Pyrography Creations
Learn how to turn up the heat and create beautiful art with a wood burning tool.
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Dec 21 Thursday 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Solstice Craft & Cider
Bring the family out to McFarland Park for a cozy evening of nature crafting and warm cider. We will celebrate the Winter Solstice and learn about how our changing seasons shape our world and the world of wildlife.
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