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May 20
Monday 10:30 AM
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Little Naturalists 0-4 yr olds
Celebrate Summer! 0-4yr old
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Clay
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Oneota Park - Conservation Board Headquarters
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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 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 24
Friday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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2024 AMERICAN GOTHIC HOUSE ART CONTEST
Put yourself in Grant Wood's shoes and paint your own version of "American Gothic."
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Wapello
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American Gothic House Center
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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 31
Friday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Wild Souls Adult Camp
Gabrielson Park - Gustafson Lake, Buena Vista County
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Clay
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Oneota Park - Conservation Board Headquarters
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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 2
Sunday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Wild Tots (Underground Exploration)
Bring your tot to McFarland Park for an adventure!
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Story
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McFarland 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 4 - 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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Jun 5
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Junior Naturalists Group 1 (ages 8-12)
Campers will explore Ashton Wildwood Park woods with a focus on wildlife, habitat and nature discovery. We will goon a creek hike and learn various outdoor skills.
| Youth Camps |
Jasper
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Ashton Wildwood Park
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Jun 6
Thursday 9:00 AM
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Jones County Youth Conservation Crew on June 6, 13, 20, 27 from 9am-Noon each day
Join the fun this summer - Youth Volunteers Wanted!
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Jones
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Central Park
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Jun 6
Thursday 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Junior Naturalists Group 2 (ages 8-12)
Campers will explore Ashton Wildwood Park woods with a focus on wildlife, habitat and nature discovery. We will goon a creek hike and learn various outdoor skills.
| Youth Camps |
Jasper
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Ashton Wildwood Park
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Jun 6
Thursday 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
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All About Animals Camp - Ages 7-9
Learn all about animals found in Iowa to all over the world!
| Youth Camps |
Decatur
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Slip Bluff Park
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Jun 6
Thursday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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O.W.L.S. (Older Wiser Livelier Souls) - Woodpeckers of Iowa by Ray and Margaret Harden
Join us to learn about the different species of woodpeckers in Iowa!
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Story
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McFarland Park
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Jun 7
Friday 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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Painting in the Park
Join us for an outdoor painting experience!
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Story
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McFarland Park
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Jun 8
Saturday 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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2024 AMERICAN GOTHIC 5K
Ever done a 5K before? You don't have to run- walking is OK!
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Wapello
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American Gothic House Center
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Jun 8
Saturday 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Cops N' Bobbers Fishing Derby
Come meet the Hamilton County Law Enforcement Officers and refine your fishing skills by attending Cops & Bobbers.
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Hamilton
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Briggs Woods Park and Golf Course
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Jun 8
Saturday 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Youth Fishing Clinic
Registration is requested but not required. Youth are able to just show up for the fun if you miss that step.
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Linn
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Pinicon Ridge Park
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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
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Sioux
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Oak Grove & Big Sioux Park
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Jun 10-13
Monday 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Polliwogs - Furries, Feathers, Fliers, Fins
Children will explore what makes each animal special, whether they have fur, feathers, fliers, or fins.
| Programs |
Story
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McFarland Park
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Jun 10-14
Monday 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Frogs Amazing Adaptations
Discover the amazing adaptations that animals have!
| Programs |
Story
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McFarland Park
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Jun 10-14
Monday 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Waterbugs Natures Treasures
Calling all explorers! Join us in a search for nature's treasures.
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Story
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McFarland Park
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Jun 11
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Mariposa Park Discovery Days
A fun, free morning with Jasper County Conservation. This is open house style with crafts/activities available and an hour long hike or program by a naturalist.
| Youth Camps |
Jasper
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Mariposa Park
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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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