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May 28
Tuesday 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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WICKIUP THROUGH THE SEASONS WITH FRANK OLSEN
See the beautiful things you may have missed, that grow at Wickiup Hill!
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Jun 1
Saturday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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CRITTER CATCH
Help us celebrate the vital importance of invertebrates to our ecological, economic, and social health.
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Jun 5
Wednesday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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TRACKS AND SCAT
Explore and investigate tracks, scat, and other animal signs.
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Jun 7
Friday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Fresh Air Fridays - Summer Series
Join us on Fridays for fun family-friendly pop-up events at great park locations around Linn County.
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Jun 8
Saturday 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Creek Study and You
Get your hands and feet wet as we dip into a creek study!
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Jun 11
Tuesday 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Where the Wild Things Are
Explore, discover, and connect with nature in fun imaginative ways! Learn about wild canines like coyotes and wolves as well as other species and their adaptations.
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Jun 13
Thursday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Science for Squirts: Amphibian Adventure 10 AM
From slimy frogs to bumpy toads, our preschoolers will explore the diverse and captivating world of these unique creatures.
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Jun 13
Thursday 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Science for Squirts: Amphibian Adventure 1 PM
1 PM From slimy frogs to bumpy toads, our preschoolers will explore the diverse and captivating world of these unique creatures.
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Jun 15
Saturday 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Paddles in the Pool - Intro to Kayaking, Marion
Learn your paddle strokes and so much more to help improve your kayaking experiences.
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Jun 17
Monday 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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Family Pond Study
Dip a net in the pond and let's just see what you can find!
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Jun 18
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Outdoor Expedition
Wickiup Hill is your playground during this fun treasure hunt! Work together to make discoveries as we search the trails for clues that will lead us closer to the final treasure. Ages 8-12.
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Jun 20
Thursday 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Fuzzy, Furry, Slimy, Scaly
Explore the group of animals called vertebrates, comparing the birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and fishes!
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Jun 20
Thursday 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Summer Solstice Celebration
Join us in welcoming the true first day of summer and the longest day of the year: the summer solstice. We have a day of summer fun planned with activities for all ages.
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Jun 22
Saturday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Slithery Serpents
Learn, touch, and feel non-venomous Iowa snakes!
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Jul 3
Wednesday 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Box Turtle Safari
Take an expedition to the natural habitats of box turtles.
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Jul 4
Thursday
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Kids Fishing Derby at Riverside Park in Central City
Free fishing event for kids!
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Jul 5
Friday 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Fresh Air Fridays - Summer Series
Join us on Fridays for fun family-friendly pop-up events at great park locations around Linn County.
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Jul 6
Saturday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Meet the Hissing Cockroach Squad
All ages are invited to meet and learn about the intriguing world of hissing cockroaches.
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Jul 8
Monday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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FIRE KEEPERS
In this hands-on basic fire-building class, you will build fires using ferrocerium rods, magnesium shavings, and char cloth.
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Jul 9
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Archery Art
We are combining archery and art in creative ways! Ages 8-12.
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Jul 11
Thursday 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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Bug Box Build
Create your own bug box to take home and then go on an insect-catching adventure at Wickiup Hill or in your own backyard.
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Jul 15
Monday 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Nature's Superheroes
Discover the wonders of nature and which adaptations or “superpowers” help our amazing plants and animals thrive! Ages 8-12.
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Jul 16
Tuesday 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Mother Natures Fireworks
This family friendly firefly catch, release and observation program teaches about this mysterious insect with views up close on our trails near the Wickiup Hill Learning Center.
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Jul 17
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Camp Talon
Meet live birds of prey and learn about some of the amazing birds of Iowa. Ages 8-12.
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Jul 18
Thursday 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Amphibian Kingdom
Our little explorers will embark on an exciting journey as they discover the wonders of amphibians.
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