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Nov 22
Friday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Wreath Building: Crafternoon
Join us for one of our most popular Crafternoons, Wreath Building!!
| Special Events |
Wapello
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Pioneer Ridge Nature Area
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Nov 25
Monday 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Toddler Time: Turkeys
Let's Talk Turkeys
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Wapello
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Pioneer Ridge Nature Area
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Nov 26
Tuesday 6:00 PM
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Friends of Rock Creek Meeting
Join this amazing volunteer group to help make a difference at Rock Creek! For more information, email hedfors@clintoncounty-ia.gov.
| Other Location |
Clinton
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Rock Creek Marina & Campground
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Dec 5
Thursday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Sock Gnomes
Get ready for the holiday season by creating a sock gnome. Cost is $15, must pre-register
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Marshall
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GrimesFarm & Conservation Center
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Dec 5
Thursday 6:00 PM
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Wolves of the Great Lakes
Wolves have had a tumultuous history in Wisconsin (as they have in many areas of the world). They have been both rejected and respected by humans throughout history.
| Programs |
Clinton
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Rock Creek Marina & Campground
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Dec 7
Saturday 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Candy Cane Hike / A Christmas in the City Event
Come to this Christmas in the City event and walk with us on a Candy Cane Hike through the woods.
| Special Events |
Hamilton
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Briggs Woods Park and Golf Course
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Dec 9
Monday 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Brown Bag Bunch - Sustaining Iowa's Future Innovative Land Management Practices
Ann Staudt, Iowa State University, will dive into the science of in-field and edge-of-field conservation practices for Iowa, crucial to supporting water quality and long-term sustainable agricultural production
| Programs |
Marshall
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GrimesFarm & Conservation Center
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Dec 10
Tuesday 5:30 PM
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Bird Feeder Ornaments
Join a Naturalist at Rock Creek to create bird feeder ornaments to decorate your yard with! String popcorn and berries or decorate pinecones with all sorts of goodies for the birds to enjoy!
| Programs |
Clinton
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Rock Creek Marina & Campground
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Dec 10
Tuesday 6:30 PM
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Fresh Holiday Wreath Making
Welcome the holiday season with a fragrant, homemade evergreen wreath. Learn about common Iowa evergreens while assembling a variety of fresh evergreen cuttings into a festive wreath, and then add your own personal touches to make it uniquely yours.
| Programs |
Buchanan
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Fontana Park
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Dec 12
Thursday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Nature Adventures - Mammals
Join us at the Grimes Farm Conservation Center for a nature program delivered in a flexible format specially designed for kindergarten through fourth grade students.
| Programs |
Marshall
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GrimesFarm & Conservation Center
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Dec 12
Thursday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Nature Adventures - Mammals
Join us at the Grimes Farm Conservation Center for a nature program delivered in a flexible format specially designed for kindergarten through fourth grade students.
| Programs |
Marshall
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GrimesFarm & Conservation Center
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Dec 12
Thursday 6:00 PM
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Wolves in Iowa
We invited Iowa DNR Wildlife Biologist, Nick McClimon, to share his knowledge about the history of wolves in Iowa and about some of the recent visitors you’ve heard about in the news.
| Programs |
Clinton
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Rock Creek Marina & Campground
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Dec 16
Monday 5:30 PM
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Wolf Introductions
Join a naturalist as we discuss two famous wolf studies that each occurred in a National Park.
| Programs |
Clinton
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Rock Creek Marina & Campground
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Dec 17
Tuesday 6:00 PM
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Friends of Rock Creek Meeting
Join this amazing volunteer group to help make a difference at Rock Creek! For more information, email hedfors@clintoncounty-ia.gov.
| Other Location |
Clinton
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Rock Creek Marina & Campground
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Dec 21
Saturday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Make & Take Birdseed Ornaments
Make beautiful decorations for your outdoor trees that will provide a snack for birds and other local wildlife!
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Cerro Gordo
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Lime Creek Nature Center & Conservation Area
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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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Jan 14
Tuesday 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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Full Moon Snowshoe & Soup Potluck
Join us for a full moon snowshoe on the golf course and complete the evening with a warm bowl of soup and conversation.
| Programs |
Hamilton
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Briggs Woods Park and Golf Course
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Jan 15
Wednesday 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Conservation Coffee Club - East Africa Photo Safari
Enjoy some social time with coffee, tea and treats followed by a conservation focused program.
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Cerro Gordo
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Lime Creek Nature Center & Conservation Area
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Jan 23
Thursday 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Lime Creek Littles - Arctic Antics
Children ages 4-6, with their adults, will explore Arctic animals through story, song, and activities.
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Cerro Gordo
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Lime Creek Nature Center & Conservation Area
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Feb 11
Tuesday 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Lime Creek Littles - Love in the Wild
Children ages 4-6, with their adults, discover what love looks like for local wildlife.
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Cerro Gordo
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Lime Creek Nature Center & Conservation Area
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