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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.
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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 11
Saturday 8:00 AM
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Bird Watching May 11
Come check out the birds in Oak Grove!
| Programs |
Sioux
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Oak Grove & Big Sioux Park
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May 11
Saturday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Wilcox Nature Trail Hike
Join our nature hike as we discuss the history of Little Wall Lake and observe what we encounter. We will observe a section of the original lake wall left behind by the glacier.
| Programs |
Hamilton
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Little Wall Lake Park
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May 11
Saturday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Landscaping for Wildlife 2024
Presentation and Native Plant Sale
| Programs |
Sioux
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Oak Grove & Big Sioux Park
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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 18
Saturday
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Kids to Parks Day
Kids to Parks Day
| Programs |
Webster
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Kennedy Memorial Park
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May 20
Monday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Homeschool Naturalist-Canoeing
Canoe time!
| Programs |
Clay
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Scharnberg Park
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May 21
Tuesday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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SELF- Conservation on the Land
Senior Environmental Learning and Fellowship Program, three different times to choose from!
| Programs |
Sioux
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Oak Grove & Big Sioux Park
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May 22
Wednesday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Prairie Walk - Codfish Hollow Hill Prairie OWLS (Older Wiser Livelier Souls) Events and Locations
Enjoy a variety of events within a 3 county partnership. Each event has a registration required.
| Programs |
Jones
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Central 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 24
Friday 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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Dutch Oven Cooking ~ Chicken Pot Pie
Dutch oven cooking 101 is back for Summer 2024. The first class will be taught Friday, May 24th and we will be making chicken pot pie and sides.
| Special Events |
Buena Vista
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Buena Vista County Conservation Park
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May 28-31
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Caterpillar Camp
Experience nature in a hands-on way this summer as your youngster explores our natural world!
| Programs |
Jefferson
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Jefferson County Park
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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 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 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Bowstring Wildlife Area - Birding Hike OWLS (Older Wiser Livelier Souls) Events and Locations
Enjoy a variety of events within a 3 county partnership. Each event has a registration required.
| Programs |
Jones
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Central Park
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Jun 1
Saturday 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Outdoor Youth Jamboree
Annual Outdoor Youth Jamboree!
| Special Events |
Des Moines
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Big Hollow Recreation Area
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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 3-5
Monday
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Intro to the Outdoors Ages 3-4
Intro to the Outdoors
| Programs |
Webster
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Kennedy Memorial Park
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Jun 3-4
Monday
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Intro to the Outdoors Age 2
Intro to the Outdoors
| Programs |
Webster
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Kennedy Memorial 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
Monday 10:00 AM
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Nature Tots: Do Whales Have Wings? - Ages 3-6
Do whales have wings? Learn about different animal parts and what animals have them!
| Youth Camps |
Decatur
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Little River Recreation Area
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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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