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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!
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Story
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McFarland Park
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Jan 2
Thursday 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Wickiup's Winter Wonders Open House
Join us for winter themed activity stations from wildlife to crafts, scavenger hunts, and outdoor activities –there is something for everyone! This drop-in event is open to all ages and invites you to get outside during the winter months.
| Special Events |
Linn
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Wickiup Hill Learning Center
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Jan 2
Thursday 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Totally Turtles!
Kids of all ages will have turtley awesome time learning about turtles during this program. They will also meet the 3 box turtles that live at the Nature Center. Free!
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Woodbury
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Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center
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Jan 2
Thursday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Animals in Winter: A Tale Trail Special
Check out the Tale Trail for a special story about how animals survive the winter. Some stations will include interactive features like “flap your wings like a duck” or “snore like a sleeping bear”.
| Special Events |
Woodbury
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Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center
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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 2-3
Thursday 2:00 PM - 9:00 AM
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Winter Overnight Camp
Youth in grades 4th-6th are invited to spend the night at the Hurstville Interpretive Center and have fun learning about nature and science!
| Youth Camps |
Jackson
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Hurstville Interpretive Center
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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 3
Friday 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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DIY Coffee Cup Suet Feeder
Learn all about backyard birds and recycle those unused coffee mugs in your cupboard. Bring 1-3 of your own coffee mugs and we will provide the suet.
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Woodbury
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Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center
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Jan 4
Saturday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Open Nature Center Saturday
Lake Iowa Nature Center (LINC) will be open to visit every first Saturday afternoon of the month September 2024 until April 2025 from 10a-2p.
| Programs |
Iowa
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Lake Iowa Park
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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 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Soiree with the Swans
Come check out Atlantic's wintering population of Trumpeter Swans!!
| Other Location |
Cass
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Cass County Courthouse
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Jan 4-11
Saturday 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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CEC Open House
Explore the CEC, check out the butterfly and moth art gallery, make butterfly art and milkweed seed balls, and browse free native wildflower seeds!
| Programs |
Johnson
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JOHNSON COUNTY EDUCATION PROGRAMS
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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 5
Sunday 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Bird Feeder Workshop
Come make bird feeders for the hungry winter birds!
| Special Events |
Wright
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Lake Cornelia Park
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Jan 5
Sunday 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Kayaking Session at Bender Pool
No need to register here - show up at Bender with your $10 per person!
| Other Location |
Linn
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Wickiup Hill Learning Center
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Jan 7-20
Tuesday
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Winter Trails Gnome Hunt - Morgan Creek
The gnomes are back! Search high and low for 12 gnomes hidden along the trails. We invite you to enjoy the winter season as you explore a new (or favorite) Linn County park.
| Special Events |
Linn
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Morgan Creek 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
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 7
Tuesday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Science for Squirts: Frosty Science
Kids will learn how ice and snow form and their importance in nature.
| Programs |
Linn
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Wickiup Hill Learning Center
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Jan 7
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!
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Franklin
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Maynes Grove
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Jan 7
Tuesday 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Brown Bag Bunch - Iowa Wildlife Oddities
Join Jim Coffey, Iowa DNR Biologist, to learn about Iowa’s wildlife oddities.
| Programs |
Marshall
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GrimesFarm & Conservation Center
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Jan 7
Tuesday 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Wilderness Trail Tales
Adults-Only Wilderness Trek Talk
| Programs |
Dallas
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Administrative Dallas County Conservation Offices
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Jan 8
Wednesday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Snowshoe at Cone Park
The Conservation Board is partnering with Sioux City Parks and Recreation to offer snowshoeing opportunities this winter.
| Other Location |
Woodbury
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Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center
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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
Thursday 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Explorers: Art of Fire
Kids K-6 make fire and art!
| Programs |
Johnson
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JOHNSON COUNTY EDUCATION PROGRAMS
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