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Dec 21
Saturday 6:45 AM - 9:00 AM
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Sunrise Solstice Saunter
Take a walk with us to view the sunrise over the astronomical clock at Cedar River Crossing.
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Jan 1
Wednesday 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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First Day Hike
Did you resolve to get outdoors more in 2025? Then start your year off right by joining us for this two-mile naturalist-led hike at Cangleska Wakan.
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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!
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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!
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Jan 13, 2025
Monday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Art Club Night
Join other nature-inspired artists for a night of drawing, painting, or any other preferred medium.
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Jan 15, 2025
Wednesday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Nature Buds: Animal Tracks
Nature Buds is a program for kids three to five years old accompanied by a parent. The program includes story time and a follow-up themed craft or STEM activity.
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Jan 16-23
Thursday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Beeswax Batik with Natural Dyes
Come make art with us using wax and natural dye!
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Jan 19
Sunday 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Winter Foraging Class
Learn what to forage in the winter season!
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Jan 23
Thursday 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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Explorers: Animal Tracking
Learn to identify animal tracks and signs!
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Jan 25
Saturday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Clothing Swap
Spice up your wardrobe and be kind to the earth by participating in our new community clothing swap!
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Feb 1-8
Saturday 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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CEC Open House
Explore the CEC, check out bird artifacts including bird nests, make a bird feeder and window decals to take home, look for birds outside on a scavenger hunt, and check out the bird blind with a winter bird bingo card in hand.
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Feb 6
Thursday 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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Explorers: Winter Birding
Learn to identify Iowa's winter birds!
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Feb 7
Friday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Woodworking for Wildlife: Window Bird Feeder
Make a wooden birdfeeder!
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Feb 8
Saturday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Maple Syrup Class
Learn how to tap maple trees and make maple syrup!
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Feb 10, 2025
Monday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Art Club Night
Join other nature-inspired artists for a night of drawing, painting, or any other preferred medium.
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Feb 13, 2025
Thursday 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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Intro to the Great Backyard Bird Count
Learn how to participate in the annual Great Backyard Bird Count!
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Feb 14, 2025
Friday 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Luminary Night Hike
Experience hiking under starlight and on this one-mile luminary-lit hike
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Feb 19, 2025
Wednesday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Nature Buds: Reptiles
Nature Buds is a program for kids three to five years old accompanied by a parent. The program includes story time and a follow-up themed craft or STEM activity.
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Feb 21
Friday 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Soap Making with Foraged Plants
Make cold process soap with foraged plants!
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Feb 22
Saturday 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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LGBTQ+ Hike
LGBTQ+ adults and allies are invited to this hike at Cedar River Crossing.
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