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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.
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Story
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McFarland Park
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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.
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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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Coleoptera Crawl
Coleopterans: what are they? They crawl, they fly, they dig, and they swim. The live in every corner of the planet. What in the world are coleopterans? Attend this program to find out!
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Johnson
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JOHNSON COUNTY EDUCATION PROGRAMS
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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!
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Tama
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Otter Creek Lake & Park
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Jul 2
Tuesday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Kayak Safety Basics
Have you purchased a new kayak? Would you like some education to help you become a better, more skilled paddler? If so - this session should help to guide you.
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Linn
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Pinicon Ridge Park
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Jul 2
Tuesday 6:00 PM
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Berry Dyeing
Be prepared to pick berries (mosquitoes and thorns) then we will prepare to dye silk squares. The fee is $10 and preregistration is required on www.mycountyparks.com.
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Clinton
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Sherman Park
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Jul 3
Wednesday 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Box Turtle Safari
Take an expedition to the natural habitats of box turtles.
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Linn
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Wickiup Hill Learning Center
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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
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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!
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Story
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Peterson Park
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Jul 5
Friday 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Fresh Air Fridays - Summer Series
Join us on Fridays for fun family-friendly pop-up events at great park locations around Linn County.
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Linn
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Wickiup Hill Learning Center
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Jul 6
Saturday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Meet the Hissing Cockroach Squad
All ages are invited to meet and learn about the intriguing world of hissing cockroaches.
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Linn
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Wickiup Hill Learning Center
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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".
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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.
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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.
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Story
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McFarland Park
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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!
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Story
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McFarland Park
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Jul 8
Monday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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FIRE KEEPERS
In this hands-on basic fire-building class, you will build fires using ferrocerium rods, magnesium shavings, and char cloth.
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Linn
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Wickiup Hill Learning Center
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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!
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Story
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McFarland Park
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Jul 9-12
Tuesday 9:00
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Best of the Best
If you like non-stop action and a whole lot of fun, this camp is for you!
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Jefferson
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Jefferson County Park
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Jul 9
Tuesday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Dutch Oven Cooking
Come discover new Dutch Oven recipes perfect for the summer months!
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Henry
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Oakland Mills Park
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Jul 10
Wednesday 9:30 AM
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Kids: Artists by Nature
Kids: Artists by Nature at the Children's Forest
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Webster
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Kennedy Memorial Park
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Jul 10
Wednesday 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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SELF
SELF Program-conversation, coffee and treats
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O'Brien
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Mill Creek Park
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Jul 10
Wednesday 10:00 AM
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Habitat Hike
Venture outside and discover animals and plants around the park and their habitat needs. Be on the lookout for a hidden item to get a prize
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Tama
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Otter Creek Lake & Park
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Jul 10
Wednesday 10:30 AM
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Science & Storytime
During this program, we will read a story and do some science exploration through hands-on experiments!
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Clinton
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Malone Park
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Jul 10
Wednesday 5:00 PM
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Hike A Park - Starr's Cave
Join us for an afternoon hike at Starr's Cave!
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Des Moines
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Starr's Cave Park and Preserve
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Jul 10
Wednesday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Open Archery Shoot
Take aim at the Open Archery Night!
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Adams
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Lake Icaria
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