Jul 2
Tuesday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Jr. Naturalists - Summer Camp - July 2nd
Jr. Naturalist Camp is for campers 10-13 years of age
| Youth Camps |
Carroll
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Swan Lake State Park
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Jul 2
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Summer Camp
Summer camp Little Wagon on the Prairie
| Youth Camps |
O'Brien
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Prairie Heritage Center
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Jul 2 - 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.
| Programs |
Hamilton
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Briggs Woods Park and Golf Course
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Jul 3
Wednesday 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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O.W.L.S (Older Wiser Learning Seniors)
A Free Monthly Program for all to pack a lunch and learn something new
| Programs |
Carroll
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Swan Lake State Park
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Jul 8-12
Monday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Recreation Renegades - For Youth Completing 5th & 6th Grade
Explore outdoors and do more. Discover new activities and develop and hone new outdoor skills.
| Youth Camps |
Cerro Gordo
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Lime Creek Nature Center & Conservation Area
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Jul 8
Monday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Summer Skills - Geocaching
Do you have a youth 10 to 15 years of age who is interested in increase their outdoor skills base?
| Special Events |
Marshall
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GrimesFarm & Conservation Center
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Jul 8
Monday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Summer Skills - Kayaking
Do you have a youth 10 to 15 years of age who is interested in increase their outdoor skills base?
| Special Events |
Marshall
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GrimesFarm & Conservation Center
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Jul 8
Monday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Summer Camp
Summer camp Search for Spectacularly Slimy Species
| Youth Camps |
O'Brien
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Prairie Heritage Center
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Jul 9
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Nature Survival 3rd & 4th Grade July 9th 9am-3pm
Gain the abilities to use a bow and arrow, build a shelter, start a fire, and so much more!
| Youth Camps |
Ida
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Moorehead Pioneer Park
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Jul 10-12
Wednesday 9:00
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Epic Summercamp (Otters 8-10 yr olds)
We will learn about environmental guardians, understand habitats from a different perspective, and on our last night we will watch the movie “Epic” under the stars!
| Youth Camps |
Wapello
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Pioneer Ridge Nature Area
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Jul 10
Wednesday 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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SELF
SELF Program-conversation, coffee and treats
| Programs |
O'Brien
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Mill Creek Park
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Jul 10-12
Wednesday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Summer Camp - Muskrats
A little dirt never hurt anyone! What better way than to spend your summer’s day getting dirty, learning about rocks, and having fun while doing it!
| Youth Camps |
Marshall
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GrimesFarm & Conservation Center
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Jul 11-12
Thursday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Treasure Hunters 1st &2nd Grade July 11th-12th 9am-3pm
X marks the spot on this great adventure. Experience scavenger hunts, geocaching, and of course treasure!
| Youth Camps |
Ida
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Moorehead Pioneer Park
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Jul 11
Thursday 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Summer Camp
Summer camp Search for Spectacularly Slimy Species
| Youth Camps |
O'Brien
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Prairie Heritage Center
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Jul 11
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.
| Programs |
Clinton
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Rock Creek Marina & Campground
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Jul 12
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 this summer!
| Programs |
Clinton
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Rock Creek Marina & Campground
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Jul 13-14
Saturday 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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On Your Own Option Boone River Clean Up Weekend
Bring Your Own Canoe and pick up trash on your own from Riverside Park Canoe Access in Webster City to Briggs Woods Park Canoe Access Saturday July 13 and Sunday July 14, 2024
| Programs |
Hamilton
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Briggs Woods Park and Golf Course
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Jul 13
Saturday 7:30 AM - 2:00 PM
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Boone River Clean Up
Come help us clean up the Boone River. Feel free to bring your own canoe.
| Special Events |
Hamilton
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Briggs Woods Park and Golf Course
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Jul 15
Monday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Summer Camp
Summer Camp Don't Rock the Boat
| Youth Camps |
O'Brien
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Dog Creek Park
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Jul 16-18
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Caving Adventure (Double Overnight) - For Youth Completing 9th-12th Grade
Explore Iowa underground! Go caving, hiking, and climbing on a two-night spelunking adventure
in Eastern Iowa.
| Youth Camps |
Cerro Gordo
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Lime Creek Nature Center & Conservation Area
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Jul 16-18
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!
| Youth Camps |
Clinton
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Rock Creek Marina & Campground
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Jul 16-18
Tuesday 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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River Ramblers
River Ramblers overnight canoe, hike and camp!
| Youth Camps |
O'Brien
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Prairie Heritage Center
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Jul 17-19
Wednesday 9:00
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CitSci Camp (Odonata 11-13yr olds)
Citizen Science camp involves monarch tagging, water testing, bluebird nest monitoring, stargazing and much more. We will turn the data collected into scientists across the globe.
| Youth Camps |
Wapello
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Pioneer Ridge Nature Area
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Jul 18
Thursday 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Summer Camp
Summer Camp Don't Rock the Boat
| Youth Camps |
O'Brien
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Dog Creek Park
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Jul 18
Thursday 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Nature Story Hour - Meterology
Books come to life at Grimes Farm, learn about meteorology.
| Programs |
Marshall
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GrimesFarm & Conservation Center
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