Apr 29
Monday 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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May Day Baskets
Join us to learn how the tradition of May Day baskets connects to nature and to make your own basket to deliver to someone special!
| Programs |
Wapello
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Pioneer Ridge Nature Area
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May 1
Wednesday 5:30 PM
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May Day Hike
Enjoy a guided hike along Osborne's trails as we look for wildflowers, fungi, and other signs of spring.
| Programs |
Clayton
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Osborne Park
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May 2
Thursday 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
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Movie Night
Bring the whole family to the park to see a movie on an outdoor screen!
| Programs |
Henry
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Oakland Mills Park
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May 4
Saturday 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Honeybees for BEEginners
Join us at the Pioneer Ridge Nature Center to learn a little bit about basic beekeeping with Wayne Scott!
| Special Events |
Wapello
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Pioneer Ridge Nature Area
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May 21
Tuesday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Dutch Oven Cooking
Come learn to cook using a Dutch Oven! Discover new recipes and eat what you make.
| Programs |
Henry
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Oakland Mills Park
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Jun 3-4
Monday 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM
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Forest Finders (Tree Frogs 6&7 yr olds)
Join us on a day and a half scavenger hunt as we search through nature and find all of its hidden treasures.
| Youth Camps |
Wapello
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Pioneer Ridge Nature Area
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Jun 4
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Kids Garden Camp - Seeds, Seeds Everywhere! (6 years old and over)
Come learn about gardening and seeds with ICC!
| Youth Camps |
Iowa
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Lake Iowa Park
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Jun 4
Tuesday 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Picnic in the Park: Nature is Gross!
Bring your little one and your lunch as you join us for a wild adventure exploring all the slimy, creepy, and icky things that nature has to offer.
| Youth Camps |
Henry
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Oakland Mills Park
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Jun 5
Wednesday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Pipsqueaks - Summer Camp - June AM
Join us for our Pipsqueaks Summer Camp for ages 2 - 3 year-old's with an adult (adult is free).
| Youth Camps |
Carroll
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Swan Lake State Park
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Jun 6
Thursday 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Kids Garden Camp - Planting and Caring for the Garden! (6 years old and over)
Come learn about planting and caring for the garden with ICC!
| Youth Camps |
Iowa
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Lake Iowa Park
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Jun 8
Saturday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Beekeeping
How do bees make honey? Find out from local beekeepers.
| Programs |
Henry
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Oakland Mills Park
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Jun 10
Monday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Summer Camp Take Home Kit - Gardening for Kids (kids of all ages)
Learn about gardening from home with ICC summer camp take home kits!
| Youth Camps |
Iowa
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Lake Iowa Park
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Jun 11
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Fishing Fun
Join us for an unforgettable fishing experience where you can learn new skills, play fishy games, and catch some amazing fish!
| Youth Camps |
Henry
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Oakland Mills Park
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Jun 12-14
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Barbie Camp (girls only ages 8-12)
Because Barbie can be anything!
| Youth Camps |
Wapello
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Pioneer Ridge Nature Area
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Jun 12
Wednesday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Stars and Star Wars
Star Wars may have the Force and flashy lightsabers, but it’s not all science fiction! Test your Star Wars knowledge and learn about the real stars and planets in our own galaxy not-so-far, far, away.
| Youth Camps |
Henry
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Oakland Mills Park
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Jun 13
Thursday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Camp Cooking
How do you make lunch without a kitchen? Enjoy campfire classics such as s’mores, and learn how to use a Dutch oven too.
| Youth Camps |
Henry
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Oakland Mills Park
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Jun 13
Thursday 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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Women. Woods. Wine. Roadside Flowers
Flowers can grow anywhere- even alongside roads! Learn about the native and invasive blooms that thrive where the sidewalk ends and before the street begins.
| Programs |
Henry
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Oakland Mills Park
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Jun 14
Friday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Osborne Art Camp (ages 6-10)
This day-camp is for children ages 6-10 years old. Join us as we investigate nature and learn elements of art and mixed media.
| Youth Camps |
Clayton
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Osborne Park
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Jun 17-19
Monday 9:00
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Dig a Little Deeper (Odonata 11-13 yr olds)
This camp will take us beneath the surface. We will learn about rocks, fossils, dirt, and layers of the earth. While digging deeper into nature we may also uncover some of our own roots!
| Youth Camps |
Wapello
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Pioneer Ridge Nature Area
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Jun 18
Tuesday 1:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Crazy Canoe Camp
Learn how to paddle in our pond!
| Youth Camps |
Henry
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Oakland Mills Park
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Jun 18
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Summer Day Camp - Forest Explorers Storytime (3-5 yrs with and adult)
Come explore the forest with ICC!
| Youth Camps |
Iowa
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Lake Iowa Park
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Jun 19
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Day in the Life of a Naturalist
What do naturalists do all day? Follow along and help us care for the animals and trails around Oakland Mills Nature Center.
| Youth Camps |
Henry
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Oakland Mills Park
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Jun 20-21
Thursday 7:00 PM - 10:00 AM
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Camp Oakland
Stay overnight in a tent, canoe, play games, try archery, and so much more! An evening snack and breakfast is included. Children must be able to sleep overnight in a tent with an adult nearby, but not in the same tent.
| Youth Camps |
Henry
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Oakland Mills Park
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Jun 21
Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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River Rats - Rivers and Ponds Osborne Adventure (ages 10-15)
Camp for 10-15 year old. Each camp will focus on a different theme for a full day of outdoor exploration and environmental awareness. Activities will include hiking, beginner paddling, games and more.
| Youth Camps |
Clayton
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Osborne Park
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Jun 24
Monday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Summer Camp Take Home Kit - Nature Explorers (3-5 yr olds)
Learn about exploring in nature with ICC summer camp take home kits!
| Youth Camps |
Iowa
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Lake Iowa Park
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