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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 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 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
| Programs |
Dallas
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Voas Nature Area
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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 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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Dec 31
Tuesday 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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CANCELLED - Noon Year's Eve
Come enjoy an adventure to ring in the New Year!
| Programs |
Story
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McFarland Park
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Jan 1 - Mar 1, 2025
Wednesday 12:00
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Beat the Blues Winter Activity Marathon
Complete a marathon at your own pace!
| Programs |
Story
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McFarland Park
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Jan 2
Thursday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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OWLS (Older Wiser Livelier Souls) - Travels on Seven Continents by Phil Larson
Come and take a trip around the world!
| Programs |
Story
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McFarland Park
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Jan 2
Thursday 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Winter Nature Camp - Chinkapin Bluffs
Break your cabin fever and come play outside!
| Youth Camps |
Louisa
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Chinkapin Bluffs Recreation Area
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Jan 2
Thursday 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Winter Walks
Come enjoy a winter walk through our local parks with Outdoor Alliance and Story County Conservation's Jerry Keys.
| Programs |
Story
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McFarland Park
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Jan 3
Friday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Winter Nature Camp - Virginia Grove
Break cabin fever and come play outside!
| Youth Camps |
Louisa
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Virginia Grove Recreation Area
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Jan 4
Saturday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Wild Tots (Woodland Wonders)
Join us for a woodland adventure!
| Programs |
Story
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McFarland Park
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Jan 4
Saturday 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Winter Survival
Get outside and discover how amazing nature can be!
| Programs |
Story
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McFarland Park
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Jan 7
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Puzzle Tuesdays
Enjoy a warm drink and some puzzles!
| Programs |
Story
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McFarland Park
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Jan 7, 2025
Tuesday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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January O.W.L.S
Join our January O.W.L.S Program for a snow-shoe hike!
| Programs |
Franklin
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Maynes Grove
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Jan 9
Thursday 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Winter Walks
Enjoy a winter walk in our local parks with Outdoor Alliance and Story County Conservation's Jerry Keys!
| Programs |
Story
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McFarland Park
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Jan 9 - Feb 13, 2025
Thursday 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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Beginner Beekeeping
Learn the basics to being a successful beekeeper!
| Special Events |
Wapello
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Pioneer Ridge Nature Area
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Jan 11
Saturday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Pine Needle Weaving 101
Learn to make a pine needle basket.
| Programs |
Story
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McFarland Park
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Jan 11, 2025
Saturday 10:00 AM
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Winter Day Camp (Ages 8-11)
Join WCCB for a Winter Day Camp!!
| Youth Camps |
Wapello
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Pioneer Ridge Nature Area
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Jan 11
Saturday 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Pine Needle Weaving 101
Learn to make a pine needle basket.
| Programs |
Story
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McFarland Park
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Jan 11
Saturday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Winter Seed Sowing
Join the Loess Hills Wild Ones and learn how to sow native seeds in mini containers to grow outdoors in the cold.
| Programs |
Woodbury
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Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center
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Jan 11, 2025
Saturday 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Moonlight Ski and Shoe
Join us for our annual Moonlight Ski and Shoe!
| Special Events |
Franklin
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Maynes Grove
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Jan 11
Saturday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Owl Prowl
Owls have all the “tools” to be successful night hunters.
| Programs |
Marion
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Cordova Park
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Jan 14
Tuesday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Nature Tales
Preschoolers join us with an adult for this special story time. We will read a story, make a craft, and take a short hike if weather allows.
| Programs |
Woodbury
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Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center
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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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