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Nov 21
Thursday 10:00 AM
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KinderNature Homeschool Series
KinderNature programs are geared towards homeschool families with elementary students. Youth will learn more about nature and the outdoors.
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Jackson
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Hurstville Interpretive Center
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Nov 21
Thursday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Bear Necessities
Did you know that bears have an amazing sense of smell? From the arctic to the rainforest, bears have so many cool tools for survival.
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Woodbury
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Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center
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Nov 21
Thursday 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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O.W.L.S. "American Dreamer: The life and Times of Henry A. Wallace"
American Dreamer: The life and times of Henery A. Wallace presented by Tom Milligan
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Clayton
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Osborne Park
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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!!
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Wapello
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Pioneer Ridge Nature Area
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Nov 23
Saturday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Turkey Trek
Join a naturalist for a hike through the wood and learn about turkeys (and hopefully see some!).
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Woodbury
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Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center
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Nov 24
Sunday 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Yoga in the Park: Aya Dancing
A joyful dance experience with gorgeous forest views - no experience required!
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Black Hawk
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Hartman Reserve Nature Center
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Nov 24
Sunday 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Tales from the Trail Book Club
Explore the natural world through words with Tales from the Trail, Hartman Reserve's nature themed book club!
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Black Hawk
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Hartman Reserve Nature Center
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Nov 24
Sunday 2:00
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Evergreen Wreath Workshop
Join us for an afternoon of wreath making . . .
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Floyd
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Tosanak Recreation 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 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Homeschool at Hillview
Join us this month to learn about Winter Survival
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Plymouth
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Hillview Recreation Area
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Nov 27
Wednesday 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Yoga at the Nature Center
Join us for this all-levels yoga class! We will focus on building strength and flexibility during this relaxing slow flow.
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Woodbury
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Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center
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Dec 1-31
Sunday
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Central Park Nature Center - December Theme: SNOW FUN!
Snow Fun in December - Come enjoy winter activities for some Snow Fun!
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Jones
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Central Park
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Dec 1
Sunday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Charcuterie Board Workshop
Create your own wood burned gifts . . .
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Floyd
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Fossil & Prairie Park Preserve and Center
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Dec 2
Monday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Homeschool Series
Problem solving series for middle and high school homeschool students.
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Jackson
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Hurstville Interpretive Center
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Dec 3
Tuesday 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM
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SELF-Game Day 2024
Senior Environmental Learning and Fellowship Program, three different times to choose from!
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Sioux
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Oak Grove & Big Sioux Park
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Dec 4
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Pine Needle Basket Class
Learn the art of basket making by coiling longleaf pine needles.
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Jackson
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Hurstville Interpretive Center
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Dec 4
Wednesday 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
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Central Park Nature Center Holiday Open House
Stop by Central Park and visit the Nature Center for the Holiday Open House!
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Jones
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Central Park
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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 - 8:00 PM
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Holiday Walk - "Volga Valley Bonfire"
Welcome the holiday season with fire and fellowship, as this year’s holiday walk will invite participants along a decorated, candle-lit path to the banks of the Volga River, where a bonfire will greet them with s’more supplies.
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Clayton
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Osborne Park
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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.
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Hamilton
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Briggs Woods Park and Golf Course
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Dec 7
Saturday 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Woodland Wonderland: 4-5 timeslot
Looking for a family friendly holiday activity? Join us at Hartman Reserve for Woodland Wonderland!
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Black Hawk
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Hartman Reserve Nature Center
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Dec 7
Saturday 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Woodland Wonderland: 5-6 timeslot
Looking for a family friendly holiday activity? Join us at Hartman Reserve for Woodland Wonderland!
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Black Hawk
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Hartman Reserve Nature Center
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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
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Marshall
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GrimesFarm & Conservation Center
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Dec 10
Tuesday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Nature Tales: Look Again: Secrets of Camouflage
We will read Look Again: Secrets of Camouflage, make a craft, and take a short hike if weather allows. Prepare to be outdoors and dress for the weather.
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Woodbury
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Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center
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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.
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Buchanan
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Fontana Park
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