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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!
| Special Events |
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 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 27
Friday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Voas Owl Prowl
The common owls of Iowa can be located at night by mimicking their calls
| Programs |
Dallas
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Voas Nature 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 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 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 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 30
Monday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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A Night at Forest Park Museum
Forest Park Museum will be open for a cold winter evening
| Programs |
Dallas
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Forest Park Museum
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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 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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End of the Year Hike
Stretch your legs on the last morning hike of the year.
| Programs |
Dallas
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Voas Nature Area
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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 1
Wednesday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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New Year's Hike - Cortright Wildlife Area
Kick off 2025 on the right foot by a great hike!
| Programs |
Buchanan
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Cortright Wildlife Area
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Jan 1, 2025
Wednesday 1:00 PM
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First Day Hike
Start the year with a hike in the woods . . .
| Special Events |
Floyd
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Mathers Woods
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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 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 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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