Dec 21 - Jan 4, 2025
Saturday
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Christmas Break Event 2024
Join us for our Candy Cane Hike, Holiday Trees and Nature Activities!
| Special Events |
Sioux
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Oak Grove & Big Sioux Park
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Dec 21
Saturday 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
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Winter Solstice 2024
Winter Solstice 2024
| Programs |
Dallas
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Hanging Rock
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Dec 21
Saturday 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
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Central Park Nature Center Holiday Open House
Stop by Central Park and visit the Nature Center for the Holiday Open House!
| Programs |
Jones
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Central Park
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Dec 21
Saturday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Make & Take Birdseed Ornaments
Make beautiful decorations for your outdoor trees that will provide a snack for birds and other local wildlife!
| Programs |
Cerro Gordo
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Lime Creek Nature Center & Conservation Area
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Dec 21
Saturday 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Winter Solstice Candle Light Hike
Celebrate the first day of winter by joining a candle light hike!
| Programs |
Buchanan
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Fontana Park
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Dec 22-31
Sunday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Snowflake Stroll
Beat the winter blues and get outside. Stroll along the Karr Trail at Cordova Park in search of 35 snowflakes. The snowflakes are a variety of colors and sizes. See if you can find them all and sign our logbook.
| Programs |
Marion
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Cordova Park
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Dec 30
Monday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Noon Year's Eve
Ring in the New Year!
| Programs |
Louisa
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Langwood Education Center
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Dec 30
Monday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Winter Break at Lime Creek
It is time to get the kids out of the house for some fresh air!
| Programs |
Cerro Gordo
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Lime Creek Nature Center & Conservation Area
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Dec 30
Monday 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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Walking Stick Workshop
Create a one of a kind walking stick!
| Programs |
Buchanan
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Fontana Park
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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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Dec 31
Tuesday 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Noon Year's Eve
Come enjoy an adventure to ring in the New Year!
| Programs |
Story
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McFarland Park
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Jan 1, 2025
Wednesday
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Volunteer Registration - Madison County Conservation Board
Sign Up to Volunteer with the Madison County Conservation Board!
| Other Location |
Madison
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Pammel State Park
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Jan 1 - Mar 1, 2025
Wednesday 12:00
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Beat the Blues Winter Activity Marathon
Complete a marathon at your own pace!
| Programs |
Story
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McFarland Park
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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!
| Programs |
Story
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McFarland Park
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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 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 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 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 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 10
Friday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Pipsqueaks Program for 2-4 year old with an adult
TOPIC: Gruffalo
| Programs |
Carroll
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Swan Lake State Park
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Jan 11
Saturday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Pine Needle Weaving 101
Learn to make a pine needle basket.
| Programs |
Story
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McFarland Park
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Jan 11
Saturday 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Pine Needle Weaving 101
Learn to make a pine needle basket.
| Programs |
Story
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McFarland Park
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Jan 11, 2025
Saturday 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Moonlight Ski and Shoe
Join us for our annual Moonlight Ski and Shoe!
| Special Events |
Franklin
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Maynes Grove
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Jan 11
Saturday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Owl Prowl
Owls have all the “tools” to be successful night hunters.
| Programs |
Marion
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Cordova Park
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