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Apr 27
Saturday 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Being in Nature (Session 3)
In each session, we will explore different practices that serve to quiet the mind, develop inner peace, strengthen our natural intuition and create a deeper sense of belonging. Each 2-hour session is unique, come to one or all four.
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Story
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Christiansen Forest Preserve
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Apr 27
Saturday 9:00 AM
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Native Wild Edible Hike
Join us at Lacey Keosauqua Beach House for a hike to discover the different edible flora found in timbers of Van Buren County.
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Van Buren
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Other
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Apr 27
Saturday 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Wildflower Walk
Come out and see what is blooming on our annual woodland wildflower walk!
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Cass
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Frank Chapman Pellett Memorial Woods
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Apr 27
Saturday 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Trailblaze Benton City-Fry
Be the first to hike the new “Maple Ridge Trail"!
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Benton
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Benton City-Fry Recreation Area
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Apr 27
Saturday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Spring Wildflowers Nature Hike
Hike with us and enjoy the spring wild flowers along the park trails. Lets go see how much water is flowing over the waterfalls this spring.
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Hamilton
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Briggs Woods Park and Golf Course
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Apr 27
Saturday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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GARLIC MUSTARD PULL AND SNACK
Come help us pull invasive garlic mustard and then eat it!
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Linn
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Wickiup Hill Learning Center
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Apr 27
Saturday 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Rescheduled to July 6: The Observer by Amie Adams 3 Sessions
This event has been rescheduled to July 6.
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Sioux
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Oak Grove & Big Sioux Park
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Apr 27
Saturday 1:00 PM
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Woodland Wildflower Walks
Spring is an ever-changing season and the perfect time to get out regularly, clear the cobwebs and brighten your mood. Join the walks to observe the weekly changes in wildflowers and spring migrant songbirds.
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Buchanan
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Guy Grover Timber and Tree Plantings
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Apr 27
Saturday 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Wildflower Walk
Join a leisurely walk to enjoy the blooms and other signs of spring.
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Story
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Robison Wildlife Acres
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Apr 28
Sunday 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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CANCELLED: Yoga in the Park: Aya Dancing
A joyful dance experience, surrounded by the beauty of Hartman Reserve!
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Black Hawk
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Hartman Reserve Nature Center
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Apr 28
Sunday 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Sound Bathing: Using Sound Waves to Heal, Restore, Renew
The growing popularity of sound bathing, your sonic rebirth into Spring!
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Black Hawk
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Hartman Reserve Nature Center
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Apr 29
Monday 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Homeschool Adventures: Birds of Iowa
Join us at Otter Creek Lake & Park for a fun nature program for kindergarten through 6th-grade students! This month, we will be exploring the birds of Iowa.
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Tama
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Otter Creek Lake & Park
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Apr 29
Monday 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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May Day Baskets
Join us to learn how the tradition of May Day baskets connects to nature and to make your own basket to deliver to someone special!
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Wapello
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Pioneer Ridge Nature Area
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Apr 30
Tuesday 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Bird Walk with Wendy, Part 2
Take a hike with an Avian Biologist - with luck we will view the migrants who will be moving through!
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Linn
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Wickiup Hill Learning Center
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Apr 30
Tuesday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Walk the Trails!
Join Environmental Education Coordinator Jerry Keys as we walk the trails in your county parks.
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Story
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Osheim Prairie & Slough Preserve
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May 1
Wednesday 5:30 PM
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May Day Hike
Enjoy a guided hike along Osborne's trails as we look for wildflowers, fungi, and other signs of spring.
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Clayton
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Osborne Park
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May 2
Thursday 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
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Nature Story Hour - Snakes
he program will start with local celebrities reading a storybook, an educational program by the naturalist about the topic, and an activity or craft. Each session will last about 30 - 40 minutes.
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Marshall
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GrimesFarm & Conservation Center
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May 2
Thursday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Nature Story Hour - Recycling
The program will start with local celebrities reading a storybook, an educational program by the naturalist about the topic, and an activity or craft. Each session will last about 30 - 40 minutes.
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Marshall
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GrimesFarm & Conservation Center
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May 2
Thursday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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O.W.L.S. (Older Wiser Livelier Souls) - History of Lincoln Highway in Story County by Hank Zaletel
Join us as Hank Zaletel embarks on a journey through the history of the Lincoln Highway in Story County.
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Story
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McFarland Park
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May 2
Thursday 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Spring Wildflower Walks
Enjoy a series of spring walk as we explore our local public parks and the ephemeral blooms of spring wildflowers in the woods.
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Story
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McFarland Park
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May 2
Thursday 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
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Movie Night
Bring the whole family to the park to see a movie on an outdoor screen!
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Henry
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Oakland Mills Park
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May 3
Friday 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
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Talk & Walk: Amphibian Citizen Science
What is citizen science, and why is it important? Join a JCC naturalist to learn the basics. This program features an indoor learning session followed by an outdoor nighttime hike.
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Johnson
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JOHNSON COUNTY EDUCATION PROGRAMS
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May 4
Saturday 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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International Women's Mountain Biking Day at Wanatee Park
Join us for a Bagels and Bikes breakfast ride at Wanatee Park to celebrate International Women’s Mountain Biking Day!
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Linn
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Wanatee Park
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May 4
Saturday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Spring Bird Banding
Licensed bird banders and local experts will introduce you to the techniques of bird banding.
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Linn
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Wickiup Hill Learning Center
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May 4
Saturday 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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Fly Fishing with Donald Mulder 2024
Learn from local hobbyist!
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Sioux
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Oak Grove & Big Sioux Park
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