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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 - 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
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Carroll
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Swan Lake State Park
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May 9
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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Robison Wildlife Acres
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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!
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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.
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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
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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!
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Carroll
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Swan Lake State Park
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May 17
Friday 5:00 PM
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Savanna Saunter
Join naturalist & natural resource manager Kenny Slocum for a guided hike through one of Clayton County Conservation’s highest quality natural areas at Bloody Run County Park.
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Clayton
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Bloody Run
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May 18
Saturday
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Kids to Parks Day
Kids to Parks Day
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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!
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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!
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Sioux
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Oak Grove & Big Sioux Park
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May 21
Tuesday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Walk the Trails!
Join Environmental Education Coordinator Jerry Keys as we walk the trails in your county parks.
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Story
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Robison Wildlife Acres
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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Jefferson
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Jefferson County Park
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May 28
Tuesday 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Homeschool Adventures: Fishing Fun
Join us at Otter Creek Lake & Park for a fun nature program for kindergarten through 6th-grade students! This month, we will be exploring fish and fishing.
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Tama
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Otter Creek Lake & 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!
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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.
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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.
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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!
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Clinton
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Rock Creek Marina & Campground
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Jun 1
Saturday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Langwood Adventure Day
Join Louisa County Conservation for a morning of outdoor recreation! This free event is fun for the whole family. Try fishing, paddling, pond scooping, BB gun range, archery, atlatl, environmental education animals, and more!
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Louisa
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Langwood Education Center
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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.
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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!
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Des Moines
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Big Hollow Recreation Area
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