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Sep 4
Wednesday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Eco-Explorers: Tricky Tracksters
Little tracksters will embark on a tracking hunt, following clues and solving puzzles to find hidden treasures.
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Sep 7
Saturday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Monarch Tagging
A family-friendly event to learn all about monarch butterflies and have a chance to help tag some.
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Sep 10
Tuesday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Science for Squirts: Whose Tracks are These?
This program will bring the story to life through interactive activities and nature exploration, allowing children to immerse themselves in the world of animal tracks and the wonders of nature.
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Sep 17
Tuesday 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Fall Bird Walk with Wendy
Take a hike with an Avian Biologist - with luck we will view the migrants who will be moving through!
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Sep 18
Wednesday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Eco-Explorers: Animal Superpowers
Super speed, laser eyes, invisibility and more, let’s explore! Children make discoveries on the trails as they learn to think like a scientist through hands-on exploration.
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Sep 19
Thursday 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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End of Summer Night Hike
Let's share a moment with nature as we shift from the end of one season to the beginning of the next.
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Sep 28
Saturday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Fall Bird Banding
Local bird banders will introduce you to bird banding techniques as they catch fall migrating birds in specialized nets, record valuable information and release them back into the wild.
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Sep 28
Saturday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Grandparent's Day at Wickiup Hill
Bring your grandchildren to the Wickiup Hill Learning Center for a morning of fun, including story time, a small craft, and meeting a live animal.
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Oct 1
Tuesday 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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Naturalist Trail Hike
Let us explore fall together!
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Oct 5
Saturday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day at Wanatee Park
We will meet at Meadowlark Shelter to fill you in on some of the best trails to ease into mountain biking for all ages. Check out the expertly designed and built trails with opportunities to learn and grow as a rider.
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Wanatee Park
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Oct 6
Sunday 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Prairie Seed Harvest
Join us as we hand-harvest native seeds & learn about the prairie.
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Oct 12
Saturday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Fall Wapsi Float
Join Naturalist Chuck Ungs on a scenic float of the Wapsipinicon River.
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Pinicon Ridge Park
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Oct 15
Tuesday 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Golden Hour Nature Photography
Come see why people love to shoot photos during the “golden hour” right before sunset.
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Oct 17
Thursday 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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Full Moon Owl Hike
Hike when the moon is full!
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Oct 26
Saturday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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14th Annual Wickiup Fall Fest
Come out and experience our friendly trick or treat hike through the woods, pumpkin bowling, straw scramble, creepy critters, and more!
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Oct 30
Wednesday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Eco-Explorers: Under One Rock
Children make discoveries on the trails as they learn to think like a scientist through hands-on exploration.
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Nov 2
Saturday 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Holiday Ornament Woodcarving
With the guidance of the Cedar Valley Woodcarvers, you will learn basic tool handling and carving.
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Nov 14
Thursday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Science for Squirts: Who Lives Here?
Children will explore the grounds, searching for various plants, insects, and animals while learning about their habitats.
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Nov 14
Thursday 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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Almost Full Moon Hike
Let's have a lunar evening!
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Nov 15
Friday 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Fall Luminary Walk
Enjoy a campfire and walk the illuminated trail as we celebrate the beauty of fall.
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Morgan Creek Park
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Nov 20
Wednesday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Eco-Explorers: Nature's Yucky
Children make discoveries on the trails and enjoy games, songs, art experiences, and stories as they learn to think like a scientist through hands-on exploration.
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