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Apr 30 - Nov 1
Tuesday
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Scout Island Reservation Request
Looking to reserve Scout Island for an event. Register here to secure your date and time.
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O'Brien
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Mill Creek Park
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May 1 - Oct 15
Wednesday 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM
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2024 Douma Seasonal Camping Space
Sign up for your seasonal camping spot at Douma Park. 6 Spots are available for long term camping.
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O'Brien
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Douma Park
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May 1 - Oct 15
Wednesday 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM
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2024 Dog Creek Seasonal Camping Space
2024 Seasonal camping space.
| Special Events |
O'Brien
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Dog Creek Park
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May 1 - Oct 15
Wednesday 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM
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2024 Mill Creek Seasonal Camping Space
2024 Seasonal Camping Space
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O'Brien
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Mill Creek Park
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May 1
Wednesday 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Live Healthy Iowa "Go The Distance May" Kickoff Activity at Central Park
Let's Get Healthy! Go the Distance May Challenge and Come to The StoryWalk® at Central Park for an Afternoon Walk!
| Special Events |
Jones
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Central Park
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May 4
Saturday 10:00 AM
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An Introduction to Shed Dogs and the UKC Elite Shed Dog Series
Basics of training a Shed Dog - Come Learn Today
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Jones
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Central Park
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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 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 13
Monday 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Amazing Amphibians
Join us for National Frog Jumping Day! Participants will learn all about frogs and maybe even find some at the park!
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Story
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Peterson 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!
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Clay
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Scharnberg 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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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 3-5
Monday
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Intro to the Outdoors Ages 3-4
Intro to the Outdoors
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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 4-5
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 4-5
Tuesday 1:00 PM - 9:00 AM
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Camping Adventure 5th&6th Grade June 4th-5th 1pm-9am
Learn skills such as canoeing, fishing, outdoor cooking and other essential camping “know-how” in this overnight camp.
| Youth Camps |
Ida
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Crawford Creek Recreation Area
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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 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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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!
| Special Events |
Jones
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Central Park
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Jun 7
Friday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Nature Explorers 3rd & 4th Grade June 7th 9am-3pm
This camp includes using a GPS, fishing, swimming, and more!
| Youth Camps |
Ida
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Crawford Creek Recreation Area
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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.
| Special Events |
Hamilton
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Briggs Woods Park and Golf Course
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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.
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Buena Vista
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Gabrielson Park - Gustafson Lake
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