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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!
| 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 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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May 31
Friday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Wild Souls Camp ~ Ponds & Wetlands
The Buena Vista County Conservation and Clay County Conservation Boards have partnered up to present Wild Souls Camp. Wild Souls Camp is for anyone over the age of eighteen who wants to get outside and explore nature.
| Special Events |
Buena Vista
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Gabrielson Park - Gustafson Lake
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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 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
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 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 4-5
Tuesday 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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The Wild Ones: 1st - 2nd
Children will venture out with the County Naturalist to experience the wilds of Don Williams Park. Activities will include fishing, hiking, bird watching, insect catching, and more!
| Youth Camps |
Boone
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Don Williams Recreation Area
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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 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 6
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 8
Saturday 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Fishing Contest
If you are between the ages of 6 -15 and enjoy fishing come on out to Gustafson Lake – Gabrielson Park on Saturday, June 3rd for the annual Buena Vista County Conservation fishing derby.
| Special Events |
Buena Vista
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Gabrielson Park - Gustafson Lake
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Jun 8
Saturday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Guest Speaker: Paul Brooke 3 Sessions
Walking with Pumas, Picnic, Jaguars of the Pantanal
| Programs |
Sioux
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Oak Grove & Big Sioux Park
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Jun 8
Saturday 8:00 PM
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Worm Hunt
Hunt for worms without a shovel!
| Programs |
Floyd
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Tosanak Recreation Area
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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 11-12
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Jr. Naturalist: 3rd - 4th
Join a Naturalist and learn what it means to be a Jr. Naturalist! We will learn about wildlife, ecosystem’s, and partake in recreational activities. These would include canoeing, swimming, fishing, hiking, bird watching, and more!
| Youth Camps |
Boone
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Don Williams Recreation Area
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Jun 11
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Herps Alive Ages 5-6 June 11-12 AM
Turtles, frogs, salamanders and yes... snakes!
| Youth Camps |
Sioux
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Oak Grove & Big Sioux Park
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Jun 11-13
Tuesday 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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Canoe Kids Camp (completed 6th grade - 8th grade)
Canoe Kids Camp
| Youth Camps |
Clinton
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Rock Creek Marina & Campground
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Jun 11
Tuesday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Herps Alive Ages 5-6 June 11-12 PM
Turtles, frogs, salamanders and yes... snakes!
| Youth Camps |
Sioux
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Oak Grove & Big Sioux Park
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Jun 12
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Budding Naturalist- Age 3-4, June 12 2024
Join your little one in exploring nature!
| Youth Camps |
Sioux
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Oak Grove & Big Sioux Park
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Jun 13
Thursday 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Budding Naturalist- Age 3-4, June 13 2024 AM
Join your little one in exploring nature!
| Youth Camps |
Sioux
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Oak Grove & Big Sioux Park
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