Mar 29
Friday 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Dutch Oven Dinner & Dessert
Join us for a fireside evening dinner learning about Dutch oven cooking!
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Mar 30
Saturday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Rain Barrel Workshop
Create your own rain barrel! This fun workshop can be done independently or you can bring your spouse or roommates to create a barrel together!
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Apr 4
Thursday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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O.W.L.S. (Older Wiser Livelier Souls)- It's More Than Just Land
We’ll explore some of those personal stories and how those connections live on – fostering new personal stories.
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Apr 8
Monday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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Solar Eclipse Viewing Party
Join us for an exciting mid-day viewing party for the solar eclipse!
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Apr 13
Saturday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Terrarium Workshop
Curious how plants can live inside closed jars? Find out with this quart jar terrarium workshop.
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Apr 25
Thursday 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Spring Wildflower Walks
Enjoy a series of spring walk as we explore our local public parks and the ephemeral blooms of spring wildflowers in the woods.
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May 2
Thursday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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O.W.L.S. (Older Wiser Livelier Souls) - History of Lincoln Highway in Story County by Hank Zaletel
Join us as Hank Zaletel embarks on a journey through the history of the Lincoln Highway in Story County.
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May 2
Thursday 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Spring Wildflower Walks
Enjoy a series of spring walk as we explore our local public parks and the ephemeral blooms of spring wildflowers in the woods.
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May 7
Tuesday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Walk the Trails!
Join Environmental Education Coordinator Jerry Keys as we walk the trails in your county parks.
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Jun 2
Sunday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Wild Tots (Underground Exploration)
Bring your tot to McFarland Park for an adventure!
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Jun 6
Thursday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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O.W.L.S. (Older Wiser Livelier Souls) - Woodpeckers of Iowa by Ray and Margaret Harden
Join us to learn about the different species of woodpeckers in Iowa!
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Jun 7
Friday 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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Painting in the Park
Join us for an outdoor painting experience!
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Jun 10-13
Monday 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Polliwogs - Furries, Feathers, Fliers, Fins
Children will explore what makes each animal special, whether they have fur, feathers, fliers, or fins.
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Jun 10-14
Monday 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Frogs Amazing Adaptations
Discover the amazing adaptations that animals have!
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Jun 10-14
Monday 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Waterbugs Natures Treasures
Calling all explorers! Join us in a search for nature's treasures.
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Jun 17-18
Monday 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
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Explorers Camp
In Explorers, campers will learn outdoor skills and experience canoeing basics.
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Jun 18
Tuesday 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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Picnic in the Park
Happy World Picnic Day! There is no better way to celebrate than by having a picnic at McFarland Park.
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Jun 24-25
Monday 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
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Explorers Camp
In Explorers, campers will learn outdoor skills and experience canoeing basic!
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Jun 27-28
Thursday 9:00
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Overnight Explorers
Campers will learn and test their outdoor skills during an overnight camp out.
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Jun 29
Saturday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Mess Makers: Color and Paint
Come make a mess with us a McFarland Park!
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