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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.
| Programs |
Johnson
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JOHNSON COUNTY EDUCATION PROGRAMS
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Dec 21
Saturday 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
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Winter Solstice 2024
Winter Solstice 2024
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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 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Deck the Trails
Sip some hot chocolate, listen to music, and enjoy a quiet creative time with others!
| Programs |
Linn
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Wickiup Hill Learning Center
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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 24
Tuesday
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Licklider Shooting Complex Permit (2024)
Year-long shooting range permits sold HERE!
Good for: March 2024-December 2024
| Programs |
Cherokee
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Licklider Shooting Complex
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Dec 24
Tuesday
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Licklider Shooting Complex Day Permit
Daily shooting range permits sold HERE!
Good for: March 2024-December 2024
| Programs |
Cherokee
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Licklider Shooting Complex
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Dec 27
Friday 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Winter Nature Camp: Pre-School
Get out of the house and into some frozen fun over your winter break!
| Programs |
Jefferson
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Jefferson County 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
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Dallas
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Voas Nature Area
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Dec 27
Friday 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Winter Nature Camp: K-1st Grade
Get out of the house and into some frozen fun over your winter break!
| Programs |
Jefferson
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Jefferson County 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 30
Monday 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Winter Nature Camp: 2nd-3rd
Get out of the house and into some frozen fun over your winter break!
| Programs |
Jefferson
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Jefferson County 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 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Winter Nature Camp: 4-6 Grade
Get out of the house and into some frozen fun over your winter break!
| Programs |
Jefferson
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Jefferson County Park
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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 12:01 AM - 12:02 AM
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Matsell Bridge Shooting Range Permit (2024)
Purchase your 2024 Matsell Bridge Shooting Range Permit here!
| Programs |
Linn
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Matsell Bridge Natural 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.
| 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 - 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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