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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!
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Sioux
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Oak Grove & Big Sioux Park
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Dec 21
Saturday 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Firewood Cutting Day
It is time for our annual Public Firewood Cutting Day!
| Special Events |
Butler
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Heery Woods State Park - South Side
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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 30
Monday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Birdhouse Building and Nature Center Open
Are you still enjoying some time off work and school? Need something to do outside of the house? Come out to the nature center to build a birdhouse and participate in other activities.
| Programs |
Butler
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Heery Woods State Park - South Side
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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 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Birdhouse Building and Nature Center Open
Are you still enjoying some time off work and school? Need something to do outside of the house? Come out to the nature center to build a birdhouse and participate in other activities.
| Programs |
Butler
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Heery Woods State Park - South Side
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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 - 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!
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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
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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 14
Tuesday 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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Full Moon Snowshoe & Soup Potluck
Join us for a full moon snowshoe on the golf course and complete the evening with a warm bowl of soup and conversation.
| Programs |
Hamilton
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Briggs Woods Park and Golf Course
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Jan 15, 2025
Wednesday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Wild Child Nature Series January 2025 AM
Wild Child Nature Series is a nature based experience that will get your child exploring, moving, playing, and using their senses.
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Sioux
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Oak Grove & Big Sioux Park
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Jan 15, 2025
Wednesday 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Wild Child Nature Series January 2025 PM
Wild Child Nature Series is a nature based experience that will get your child exploring, moving, playing, and using their senses.
| Programs |
Sioux
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Oak Grove & Big Sioux Park
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Jan 15
Wednesday 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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Central Park Nature Center - Snowshoe Hike & Scavenger Hunt
Winter Fun in January - Come enjoy a hike & scavenger hunt!
| Programs |
Jones
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Central Park
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Jan 18
Saturday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Deer Processing And Jerky Making
Learn how to process a deer and make deer jerky, summer sausage, burgers roasts, and steaks.
| Programs |
Hamilton
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Briggs Woods Park and Golf Course
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Jan 18, 2025
Saturday 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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All About Owls
Whooo’s Ready for a Hoot of a Good Time? This family-friendly program will leave you spellbound by the wonders of the night. Don’t miss out—fly over and join us for an unforgettable owl adventure!
| Programs |
Adams
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Lake Icaria
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