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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 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!
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Cerro Gordo
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Lime Creek Nature Center & Conservation Area
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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 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!
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Cerro Gordo
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Lime Creek Nature Center & Conservation Area
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Dec 30
Monday 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Toddler Time
Join us for this month's Toddler Time!
| Youth Camps |
Wapello
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Pioneer Ridge Nature Area
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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.
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Butler
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Heery Woods State Park - South Side
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Jan 2
Thursday 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Winter Nature Camp - Chinkapin Bluffs
Break your cabin fever and come play outside!
| Youth Camps |
Louisa
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Chinkapin Bluffs Recreation Area
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Jan 9 - Feb 13, 2025
Thursday 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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Beginner Beekeeping
Learn the basics to being a successful beekeeper!
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Wapello
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Pioneer Ridge Nature Area
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Jan 11, 2025
Saturday 10:00 AM
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Winter Day Camp (Ages 8-11)
Join WCCB for a Winter Day Camp!!
| Youth Camps |
Wapello
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Pioneer Ridge Nature Area
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Jan 12
Sunday 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Tales from the Trail Book Club
Explore the natural world through words with Tales from the Trail, Hartman Reserve's nature themed book club!
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Black Hawk
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Hartman Reserve Nature Center
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Jan 12, 2025
Sunday 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Nature Journaling
Observation leads to inspiration . . .
| Special Events |
Floyd
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Fossil & Prairie Park Preserve and Center
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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
Wednesday 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Conservation Coffee Club - East Africa Photo Safari
Enjoy some social time with coffee, tea and treats followed by a conservation focused program.
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Cerro Gordo
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Lime Creek Nature Center & Conservation Area
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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 17
Friday 1:45 PM - 3:30 PM
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Snow-Fun Camp
Looking for Snow-Fun?
| Youth Camps |
Benton
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Benton County Nature Center
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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.
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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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Jan 20
Monday 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Wood Burning: Make Your Own Charcuterie Board
Make your own charcuterie board for the winter season!
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Black Hawk
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Hartman Reserve Nature Center
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Jan 20
Monday 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Snowflake Social
Have fun learning about snowflakes with hands on activities!
| Programs |
Black Hawk
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Hartman Reserve Nature Center
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Jan 20
Monday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Wood Burning: Make Your Own Bookmark
Make your own wood burned book mark!
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Black Hawk
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Hartman Reserve Nature Center
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Jan 21, 2025
Tuesday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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SELF- Secret Language of Trees
Senior Environmental Learning and Fellowship Program, three different times to choose from!
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Sioux
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Oak Grove & Big Sioux Park
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Jan 23
Thursday 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Lime Creek Littles - Arctic Antics
Children ages 4-6, with their adults, will explore Arctic animals through story, song, and activities.
| Programs |
Cerro Gordo
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Lime Creek Nature Center & Conservation Area
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Jan 25, 2025
Saturday 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Family Ice Fishing 2025
Join us for tips and tricks on the ice!
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Sioux
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Sandy Hollow Recreation Area
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