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Dec 22-31
Sunday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Snowflake Stroll
Beat the winter blues and get outside. Stroll along the Karr Trail at Cordova Park in search of 35 snowflakes. The snowflakes are a variety of colors and sizes. See if you can find them all and sign our logbook.
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Marion
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Cordova Park
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Dec 22
Sunday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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MERRY-N-COUNTY CHRISTMAS
A drive through lighted display.
| Special Events |
Marion
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Marion County Park
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Dec 23
Monday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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MERRY-N-COUNTY CHRISTMAS
A drive through lighted display.
| Special Events |
Marion
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Marion County Park
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Dec 24
Tuesday
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Licklider Shooting Complex Permit (2024)
Year-long shooting range permits sold HERE!
Good for: March 2024-December 2024
| Programs |
Cherokee
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Licklider Shooting Complex
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Dec 24
Tuesday
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Licklider Shooting Complex Day Permit
Daily shooting range permits sold HERE!
Good for: March 2024-December 2024
| Programs |
Cherokee
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Licklider Shooting Complex
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Dec 24
Tuesday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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MERRY-N-COUNTY CHRISTMAS
A drive through lighted display.
| Special Events |
Marion
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Marion County Park
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Dec 27
Friday 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Winter Nature Camp: Pre-School
Get out of the house and into some frozen fun over your winter break!
| Programs |
Jefferson
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Jefferson County Park
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Dec 27
Friday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Voas Owl Prowl
The common owls of Iowa can be located at night by mimicking their calls
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Dallas
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Voas Nature Area
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Dec 27
Friday 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Winter Nature Camp: K-1st Grade
Get out of the house and into some frozen fun over your winter break!
| Programs |
Jefferson
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Jefferson County Park
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Dec 27
Friday 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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Kids Ice Fishing Clinic
Join us on the ice to learn how to catch fish!
| Other Location |
Linn
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Wickiup Hill Learning Center
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Dec 28
Saturday 9:00 AM
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Mistletoe Mile
Get into the holiday spirit while supporting a great cause! Whether you're running, walking, hiking, or simply enjoying the social environment, the Mistletoe Mile is a fun and active way to celebrate the season.
| Special Events |
Des Moines
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Starr's Cave Park and Preserve
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Dec 28
Saturday 9:30 AM
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Ugly Sweater 5k Shuffle
Get into the holiday spirit while supporting a great cause! Whether you're running, walking, hiking, or simply enjoying the social environment, the Ugly Sweater 5K Shuffle & Mistletoe Mile is a fun and active way to celebrate the season.
| Special Events |
Des Moines
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Starr's Cave Park and Preserve
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Dec 30
Monday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Birdhouse Building and Nature Center Open
Are you still enjoying some time off work and school? Need something to do outside of the house? Come out to the nature center to build a birdhouse and participate in other activities.
| Programs |
Butler
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Heery Woods State Park - South Side
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Dec 30
Monday 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Winter Nature Camp: 2nd-3rd
Get out of the house and into some frozen fun over your winter break!
| Programs |
Jefferson
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Jefferson County Park
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Dec 30
Monday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Winter Break Adventure Camp
This morning of fun and exploring will include hiking, meeting a live animal, crafts, games, and a campfire. Activities will be weather dependent but are sure to be fun. Grades 1-4.
| Youth Camps |
Linn
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Wickiup Hill Learning Center
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Dec 30
Monday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Noon Year's Eve
Ring in the New Year!
| Programs |
Louisa
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Langwood Education Center
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Dec 30
Monday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Winter Break at Lime Creek
It is time to get the kids out of the house for some fresh air!
| Programs |
Cerro Gordo
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Lime Creek Nature Center & Conservation Area
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Dec 30
Monday 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Winter Nature Camp: 4-6 Grade
Get out of the house and into some frozen fun over your winter break!
| Programs |
Jefferson
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Jefferson County Park
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Dec 30
Monday 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Toddler Time
Join us for this month's Toddler Time!
| Youth Camps |
Wapello
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Pioneer Ridge Nature Area
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Dec 30
Monday 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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Walking Stick Workshop
Create a one of a kind walking stick!
| Programs |
Buchanan
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Fontana Park
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Dec 30
Monday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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A Night at Forest Park Museum
Forest Park Museum will be open for a cold winter evening
| Programs |
Dallas
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Forest Park Museum
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Dec 31
Tuesday
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Noon Year's Eve
Celebrate the NOON YEAR'S WITH Carroll County Conservation
| Special Events |
Carroll
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Swan Lake State Park
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Dec 31
Tuesday 12:01 AM - 12:02 AM
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Matsell Bridge Shooting Range Permit (2024)
Purchase your 2024 Matsell Bridge Shooting Range Permit here!
| Programs |
Linn
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Matsell Bridge Natural Area
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Dec 31
Tuesday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Birdhouse Building and Nature Center Open
Are you still enjoying some time off work and school? Need something to do outside of the house? Come out to the nature center to build a birdhouse and participate in other activities.
| Programs |
Butler
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Heery Woods State Park - South Side
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Dec 31
Tuesday 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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End of the Year Hike
Stretch your legs on the last morning hike of the year.
| Programs |
Dallas
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Voas Nature Area
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