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Jul 22
Monday 3:00 PM
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Mussel Beach Cruise
Learn about the common mussels found on the beaches around us! The Blue Heron will take participants out on the Mighty Mississippi to discover mussels for themselves!
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Rock Creek Marina & Campground
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Jul 22
Monday 5:00 PM
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Mussel Beach Cruise
Learn about the common mussels found on the beaches around us! The Blue Heron will take participants out on the Mighty Mississippi to discover mussels for themselves!
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Rock Creek Marina & Campground
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Jul 23-25
Tuesday 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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Child vs Wild (completed 4-5)
Take a walk on the wild side - Child vs Wild Camp 2024!
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Rock Creek Marina & Campground
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Jul 23
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! Email kjeffrey@clintoncounty-ia.gov for more information.
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Rock Creek Marina & Campground
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Jul 24
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!
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Eden Valley Refuge
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Jul 24
Wednesday 6:30 PM
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Creating an Angler
Providing new experiences in nature for children helps build an appreciation for the outdoors at a young age that they may carry on throughout their life.
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Malone Park
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Jul 25
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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Rock Creek Marina & Campground
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Aug 1
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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Rock Creek Marina & Campground
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Aug 3
Saturday
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EnviroKids
A fun filled day at the Eco Center for children grades 3-5th. Contact Judie Petersen at 563-357-6932 for registration information.
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Rock Creek Marina & Campground
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Aug 7
Wednesday 6:30 PM
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Creating an Angler
Providing new experiences in nature for children helps build an appreciation for the outdoors at a young age that they may carry on throughout their life.
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Malone Park
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Aug 8
Thursday 2:30 PM
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Bird House Building
Join a Naturalist and create a Wren house for your backyard! We will provide all of the materials and tools needed and will lead you through the assembling process.
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Rock Creek Marina & Campground
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Aug 8
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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Rock Creek Marina & Campground
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Aug 10
Saturday 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Fishing Has No Boundaries
Clinton County Conservation will be hosting the 10th annual Fishing Has No Boundaries event. This event will provide fishing opportunities for people with disabilities on and along the Mississippi River.
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Rock Creek Marina & Campground
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Aug 13
Tuesday 5:00 PM
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Mussel Beach Cruise
Learn about the common mussels found on the beaches around us! The Blue Heron will take participants out on the Mighty Mississippi to discover mussels for themselves!
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Rock Creek Marina & Campground
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Aug 14
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!
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Sherman Park
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Aug 15
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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Rock Creek Marina & Campground
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Aug 16
Friday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Rock Creek Fun Day
You know those fun things you hear about us doing during fieldtrips, that is what we are going to do once a month!
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Rock Creek Marina & Campground
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Aug 17
Saturday 9:00 AM
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Yoga in the Park
Join us for a peaceful morning of outdoor yoga with local yoga instructor, Deb Sandholdt, who is an RYT 200 yoga teacher. This is an all-levels class focusing on building strength and flexibility.
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Soaring Eagle Nature Center
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Aug 17
Saturday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Snake Day
Today is all about slithering, secretive snakes! All day, there will be coloring pages, at 10 AM there will be a story, 10:30 AM a live animal presentation and a craft at 1 PM! Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Eden Valley Refuge
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Aug 19
Monday 5:00 PM
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Voyageur Paddle
Swan Slough to Rock Creek ~ Enjoy a peaceful evening on the Mighty Mississippi River in our 29-foot Voyageur canoes. This event is for ages 10 and up and is for all experience types.
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Rock Creek Marina & Campground
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Aug 21
Wednesday 6:00 PM
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Goldenrod Dyeing
Be prepared cut pick goldenrod (mosquitoes and tall grass) then we will prepare to dye flower sack towels. The fee is $10, and preregistration is required on www.mycountyparks.com.
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Sherman Park
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Aug 21
Wednesday 6:30 PM
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Creating an Angler
Providing new experiences in nature for children helps build an appreciation for the outdoors at a young age that they may carry on throughout their life.
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Malone Park
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Aug 22
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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Rock Creek Marina & Campground
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Aug 25
Sunday 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Annual Rock Creek Catfish Classic
The Clinton County Conservation Foundation is hosting this tournament to raise funds for our nature centers. Costs are $50/boat and $10 for the Biggest Fish Jackpot. Registration can be done on www.cccf.org or the day of the event.
| Special Events |
Rock Creek Marina & Campground
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Aug 27
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! Email kjeffrey@clintoncounty-ia.gov for more information.
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Rock Creek Marina & Campground
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