Dec 31
Tuesday
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Noon Year's Eve
Celebrate the NOON YEAR'S WITH Carroll County Conservation
| Special Events |
Carroll
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Swan Lake State Park
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Jan 7
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Mini Naturalist - Winter
Topic: Winter
| Programs |
Carroll
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Swan Lake State Park
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Jan 10
Friday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Pipsqueaks Program for 2-4 year old with an adult
TOPIC: Gruffalo
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Carroll
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Swan Lake State Park
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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 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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Central Park Nature Center - Snowshoe Hike & Scavenger Hunt
Winter Fun in January - Come enjoy a hike & scavenger hunt!
| Programs |
Jones
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Central Park
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Jan 17, 2025
Friday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Knee High Naturalists
Join us this month to see Who Goes There
| Programs |
Plymouth
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Hillview Recreation Area
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Jan 18
Saturday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Deer Processing And Jerky Making
Learn how to process a deer and make deer jerky, summer sausage, burgers roasts, and steaks.
| Programs |
Hamilton
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Briggs Woods Park and Golf Course
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Jan 18, 2025
Saturday 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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All About Owls
Whooo’s Ready for a Hoot of a Good Time? This family-friendly program will leave you spellbound by the wonders of the night. Don’t miss out—fly over and join us for an unforgettable owl adventure!
| Programs |
Adams
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Lake Icaria
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Jan 22
Wednesday 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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Central Park Nature Center - Snowshoe Hike & Scavenger Hunt
Winter Fun in January - Come enjoy a hike & scavenger hunt!
| Programs |
Jones
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Central Park
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Jan 25, 2025
Saturday 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Family Ice Fishing 2025
Join us for tips and tricks on the ice!
| Programs |
Sioux
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Sandy Hollow Recreation Area
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Jan 28, 2025
Tuesday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Homeschool at Hillview
Join us this month for Stars & Stories
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Plymouth
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Hillview Recreation Area
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Jan 30
Thursday 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Winter Walks
Enjoy a winter walk with Outdoor Alliance and Story County Conservation's Jerry Keys!
| Programs |
Story
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Peterson Park
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Feb 1, 2025
Saturday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Snow Scamper 5K
Join us for some winter racing fun!
| Special Events |
Plymouth
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Hillview Recreation Area
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Feb 1
Saturday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Back Yard Bird Feeding 101 / Make A Pine Cone Feeder Activity
Make a pine cone feeder to take home or hang in the park. Successful Back Yard Bird Feeding is a fun way for anyone to enjoy birds.
| Programs |
Hamilton
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Briggs Woods Park and Golf Course
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Feb 1
Saturday 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Soup And Sandwich Potluck / Conservation Time
Join our Soup and Sandwich Potluck and visit about what is going on at Hamilton County Conservation for conservation, naturalist programs, projects, operations, resource management, recreation, or volunteer opportunities.
| Programs |
Hamilton
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Briggs Woods Park and Golf Course
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Feb 8, 2025
Saturday 10:00 AM
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Bluebird House Workshop
Build a Bluebird House!
| Programs |
Jones
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Central Park
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Feb 13
Thursday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Homeschool Program - Snow
Topic: The Moon
| Programs |
Carroll
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Swan Lake State Park
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Feb 14
Friday 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Pipsqueaks Program for 2-4 year old with an adult
TOPIC: Ice Fishing
| Programs |
Carroll
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Swan Lake State Park
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Feb 21, 2025
Friday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Knee High Naturalists
Join us this month if you Give a Hoot
| Programs |
Plymouth
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Hillview Recreation Area
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Feb 25, 2025
Tuesday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Homeschool at Hillview
Join us this month to have Snow Much Fun!
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Plymouth
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Hillview Recreation Area
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Mar 6-27
Thursday 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Fly Tying Classes
Learn Fly Tying with Mike Jacobs on Thursdays in March from 5pm-7pm
March 6th, March 13th, March 20th, March 27th
| Programs |
Jones
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Central Park
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Mar 15
Saturday 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Maple Syrup Making / Fundraiser Breakfast
Did you ever wonder how to make real Maple Syrup? Come and enjoy this hands on experience.
| Special Events |
Hamilton
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Briggs Woods Park and Golf Course
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Mar 20
Thursday 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Avian Adventures
All about birds!
| Programs |
Benton
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Hannen Lake Park
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Mar 25, 2025
Tuesday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Homeschool at Hillview
Join us this month to learn about things in nature that are Naturally Friends
| Programs |
Plymouth
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Hillview Recreation Area
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Mar 28, 2025
Friday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Knee High Naturalists
Join us this month to learn about Animal Adaptations
| Programs |
Plymouth
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Hillview Recreation Area
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