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
| Programs |
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.
| Programs |
O'Brien
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Prairie Heritage Center
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May 7 - Nov 5
Tuesday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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First Tuesdays at 10 AM Hikes (May thru November)
We will hike trails on the first Tuesday of the month, at 10 am, May thru November at the various Hamilton County Conservation Areas.
| Programs |
Hamilton
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Briggs Woods Park and Golf Course
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May 8
Wednesday
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Pipsqueaks Program for 2-4 year old with an adult
Pipsqueaks is a Free Public Program for 2-4 year old's with an adult
| Programs |
Carroll
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Swan Lake State Park
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May 15
Wednesday 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Night Photography
Capturing beautiful nighttime images may not be as difficult as you think, especially with today's amazing digital camera
| Special Events |
Marshall
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GrimesFarm & Conservation Center
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May 17 - Sep 1
Friday
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Gift Shop and Concession Stand - Paddleboat and Kayak Rentals
Visit the Swan Lake Conservation Gift Shop and Concession stand for a paddleboat or kayak rental, gift, or sweet treat!
| Programs |
Carroll
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Swan Lake State Park
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May 23
Thursday
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Homeschool Programs - May
Homeschool Programs are for all, registration is required.
| Programs |
Carroll
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Swan Lake State Park
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May 23
Thursday 6:00 AM - 7:30 PM
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Watercolor Class
Join us for a fun and easy watercolor class. We will create a blooming coneflower watercolor masterpiece using a continuous line technique.
| Special Events |
Marshall
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GrimesFarm & Conservation Center
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May 28
Tuesday 6:00 PM
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Friends of Rock Creek Meeting
Join this amazing volunteer group to make a difference at Rock Creek!
| Programs |
Clinton
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Rock Creek Marina & Campground
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May 29
Wednesday 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Dutch Oven Cooking
Sensational cooking is not just done in the kitchen! Discover the fun and delicious world of Dutch oven cooking in the outdoors.
| Programs |
Cerro Gordo
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Lime Creek Nature Center & Conservation Area
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May 30
Thursday 7:00 PM
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Sunset Eco Cruise
Thursday evenings there will be naturalist-guided Mississippi River cruises aboard the Blue Heron pontoon. Call 563-259-1876 to reserve a free spot one week in advance.
| Programs |
Clinton
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Rock Creek Marina & Campground
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Jun 1
Saturday 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
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Iowa Youth Hunter Education Challenge
Become a better outdoors person by joining us for a fun day of competition at YHEC 2024!
| Special Events |
Clinton
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Rock Creek Marina & Campground
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Jun 1
Saturday 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Art Afternoon - Lower Level of the Swan Lake Conservation Education Center
Free Monthly Summer Program
| Programs |
Carroll
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Swan Lake State Park
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Jun 3 - Jul 22
Monday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Wee Nature Tales - Mondays
Nature camp for Pre-school youth ages 3-5
| Youth Camps |
Buchanan
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Fontana 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 3 - Jul 15
Monday 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Nature Explorers - Mondays
Children completing grades K-2 will explore the outdoors, have fun and hopefully learn something along the way!
| Youth Camps |
Buchanan
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Fontana Park
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Jun 4 - Jul 23
Tuesday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Wee Nature Tales -Tuesdays
Nature camp for Pre-school youth ages 3-5
| Youth Camps |
Buchanan
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Fontana Park
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Jun 4 - Jul 24
Tuesday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Young Naturalists - Tuesday Sessions
Children will discover the world in which they live, and their relationships with plants and other animals.
| Youth Camps |
Buchanan
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Fontana Park
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Jun 5 - Jul 24
Wednesday 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Nature Explorers - Wednesdays
Children completing grades K-2 will explore the outdoors, have fun and hopefully learn something along the way!
| Youth Camps |
Buchanan
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Fontana 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 5
Wednesday 10:30 AM
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Science & Storytime
During this program, we will read a story and do some science exploration through hands-on experiments!
| Programs |
Clinton
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Rock Creek Marina & Campground
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Jun 5
Wednesday 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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O.W.L.S (Older Wiser Learning Seniors)
A Free Monthly Program for all to pack a lunch and learn something new
| Programs |
Carroll
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Swan Lake State Park
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Jun 5 - Jul 24
Wednesday 1:00
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Young Naturalists - Wednesday sessions
Children will discover the world in which they live, and their relationships with plants and other animals.
| Youth Camps |
Buchanan
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Fontana Park
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Jun 5
Wednesday 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Pipsqueaks - Summer Camp - June PM
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 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
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Outdoor Skills Day 2024 at Sandy Hollow
Join us for this fun filled day! Sign up opens April 3.
| Special Events |
Sioux
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Sandy Hollow Recreation Area
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