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Jul 2
Tuesday 8:00 AM
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Nachusa Grassland Older Livelier Wiser (O.W.Ls) Trip
Early summer is a perfect time to check out a new prairie and a new area!
| Other Location |
Jackson
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Hurstville Interpretive Center
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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 2-3
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 9:01 AM
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Overnight Explorers
Campers will learn and test their outdoor skills during an overnight camp out.
| Programs |
Story
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McFarland Park
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Jul 2-31
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Traveling Exhibit: Photography by Paul Brooke
Come out during open hours to see photographed pumas!
| Special Events |
Sioux
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Oak Grove & Big Sioux Park
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Jul 2
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Herps Alive Ages 5-6 July 2-3
Turtles, frogs, salamanders and yes... snakes!
| Youth Camps |
Sioux
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Oak Grove & Big Sioux Park
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Jul 2
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Adventure Camp Ages 7-9 July 2-3
Let's explore the park in a whole new way!
| Youth Camps |
Sioux
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Oak Grove & Big Sioux 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 2
Tuesday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Campfire Cooking for Kids
Learn to start a fire and cook with it. We will create fire starters, build a fire, and make cinnamon-sugar donuts!
| Programs |
Tama
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Otter Creek Lake & Park
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Jul 3
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Operation H2O Camp - Ages 10-12
Spend the day in/on the water, from kayaking to swimming and more!
| Youth Camps |
Decatur
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Little River Recreation Area
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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 5
Friday 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
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Watersports Camp
Get ready for a day filled with water-based adventures!
| Programs |
Story
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Peterson Park
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Jul 6
Saturday 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Postponed:The Observer by Amie Adams 3 Sessions
Join Author Amin Adams to learn about Iowa naturalist Olaf Wolden career and experience through her book "The Observer".
| Programs |
Sioux
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Oak Grove & Big Sioux Park
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Jul 7
Sunday 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Butterfly Rearing 101
Together we will go over best practices for rearing two different butterfly species - Monarchs and Swallowtails.
| Programs |
Jackson
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Hurstville Interpretive Center
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Jul 8-11
Monday 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Polliwogs Dirt, Rock, Plant, Water
Children experience nature using dirt, rocks, plants, and water.
| Programs |
Story
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McFarland 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 8-12
Monday 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Waterbugs Natures Treasures
Calling all explorers! Join us in a search for nature’s treasures!
| Programs |
Story
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McFarland Park
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Jul 8
Monday 10:00 AM
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Nature Tots: Guess the Animal - Whose Butt? - Ages 3-6
Guess each animal by looking at what you usually see running away - their butts! Learn about how animals' behinds help them survive.
| Youth Camps |
Decatur
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Little River Recreation Area
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Jul 8-12
Monday 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Frogs Amazing Adaptations
Discover the amazing adaptations that animals have!
| Programs |
Story
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McFarland Park
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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 9-10
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Spiders, Snakes and Sasquatch - Ages 8-12
Uncover the secrets of the feared creatures of Pammel Park!
| Youth Camps |
Madison
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Pammel State Park
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Jul 9
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Adventure Camp Ages 7-9 July 9-10
Let's explore the park in a whole new way!
| Youth Camps |
Sioux
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Oak Grove & Big Sioux Park
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Jul 9
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Water Works Ages 10-12 July 9-10
All things water!
| Youth Camps |
Sioux
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Oak Grove & Big Sioux Park
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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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