Apr 29
Monday 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Homeschool Adventures: Birds of Iowa
Join us at Otter Creek Lake & Park for a fun nature program for kindergarten through 6th-grade students! This month, we will be exploring the birds of Iowa.
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Tama
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Otter Creek Lake & Park
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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!
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Wapello
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Pioneer Ridge Nature Area
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Apr 30 - Nov 1
Tuesday
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Scout Island Reservation Request
Looking to reserve Scout Island for an event. Register here to secure your date and time.
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O'Brien
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Mill Creek Park
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May 1
Wednesday
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Woodbury County Conservation Board Campgrounds open for the Season.
Pressurized water systems, restrooms and park facilities at Snyder Bend Park, Little Sioux Park, Bigelow Park, and Southwood Conservation Area will open for the camping season. Camping is first-come, first-served.
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Woodbury
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Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center
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May 1 - Oct 15
Wednesday 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM
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2024 Douma Seasonal Camping Space
Sign up for your seasonal camping spot at Douma Park. 6 Spots are available for long term camping.
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O'Brien
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Douma Park
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May 1 - Oct 15
Wednesday 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM
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2024 Dog Creek Seasonal Camping Space
2024 Seasonal camping space.
| Special Events |
O'Brien
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Dog Creek Park
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May 1 - Oct 15
Wednesday 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM
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2024 Mill Creek Seasonal Camping Space
2024 Seasonal Camping Space
| Special Events |
O'Brien
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Mill Creek Park
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May 1
Wednesday 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Live Healthy Iowa "Go The Distance May" Kickoff Activity at Central Park
Let's Get Healthy! Go the Distance May Challenge and Come to The StoryWalk® at Central Park for an Afternoon Walk!
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Jones
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Central Park
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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.
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Clayton
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Osborne Park
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May 2
Thursday 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
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Nature Story Hour - Snakes
he program will start with local celebrities reading a storybook, an educational program by the naturalist about the topic, and an activity or craft. Each session will last about 30 - 40 minutes.
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Marshall
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GrimesFarm & Conservation Center
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May 2
Thursday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Nature Story Hour - Recycling
The program will start with local celebrities reading a storybook, an educational program by the naturalist about the topic, and an activity or craft. Each session will last about 30 - 40 minutes.
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Marshall
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GrimesFarm & Conservation Center
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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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Story
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McFarland Park
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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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Story
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McFarland 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!
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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!
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Wapello
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Pioneer Ridge Nature Area
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May 4
Saturday 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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Fly Fishing with Donald Mulder 2024
Learn from local hobbyist!
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Sioux
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Oak Grove & Big Sioux Park
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May 4
Saturday 9:30 AM
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Wild Edibles & Spring Ephemerals
Join us for a short walk through Slip Bluff where we will learn about the wild edible and spring ephemeral plants found throughout the park, and even try some samples!
| Special Events |
Decatur
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Slip Bluff Park
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May 4
Saturday 10:00 AM
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Wildflower Walk
Fowler Forest Preserve, Celebrate Iowa Wildflower Month by joining us for a walk through this woodland to view the diversity of spring wildflowers.
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Woodbury
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Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center
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May 4
Saturday 10:00 AM
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An Introduction to Shed Dogs and the UKC Elite Shed Dog Series
Basics of training a Shed Dog - Come Learn Today
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Jones
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Central Park
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May 4
Saturday 1:00 PM
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Woodland Wildflower Walks
Spring is an ever-changing season and the perfect time to get out regularly, clear the cobwebs and brighten your mood. Join the walks to observe the weekly changes in wildflowers and other signs of spring.
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Buchanan
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Cortright Wildlife Area
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May 4
Saturday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Spring Hike
Many creatures are stirring in the park and the spring wildflowers are in bloom. It is the perfect time to take a hike on the trails at Buena Vista County Conservation Park.
| Special Events |
Buena Vista
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Buena Vista County Conservation Park
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May 4
Saturday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Pioneer Skills Festival
Have you ever wondered how the pioneers made their own rope or dipped their own candles?
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Cass
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Hitchcock Recreation Area
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May 5
Sunday 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Spring Nature Therapy at Fontana Park
Forest bathing is a slow-paced, therapeutic guided walk that promotes wellness through a series of gentle, sensory-opening invitations in nature.
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Buchanan
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Fontana Park
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May 6
Monday 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Brown Bag - Spring Stroll
Join us on May 6th at Grammer Grove for a walk to learn about woodland flower
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Marshall
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Grammer Grove Wildlife Area
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May 7
Tuesday
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Home School Nature Program
Home School Nature programs feature hands-on content for youth. All ages are welcome.
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O'Brien
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Prairie Heritage Center
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