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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 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
| Programs |
Dallas
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Hanging Rock
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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 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 21
Saturday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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MERRY-N-COUNTY CHRISTMAS
A drive through lighted display.
| Special Events |
Marion
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Marion County 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 22
Sunday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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MERRY-N-COUNTY CHRISTMAS
A drive through lighted display.
| Special Events |
Marion
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Marion County Park
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Dec 23
Monday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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MERRY-N-COUNTY CHRISTMAS
A drive through lighted display.
| Special Events |
Marion
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Marion County 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 24
Tuesday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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MERRY-N-COUNTY CHRISTMAS
A drive through lighted display.
| Special Events |
Marion
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Marion County Park
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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 27
Friday 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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Kids Ice Fishing Clinic
Join us on the ice to learn how to catch fish!
| Other Location |
Linn
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Wickiup Hill Learning Center
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Dec 28
Saturday 9:00 AM
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Mistletoe Mile
Get into the holiday spirit while supporting a great cause! Whether you're running, walking, hiking, or simply enjoying the social environment, the Mistletoe Mile is a fun and active way to celebrate the season.
| Special Events |
Des Moines
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Starr's Cave Park and Preserve
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Dec 28
Saturday 9:30 AM
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Ugly Sweater 5k Shuffle
Get into the holiday spirit while supporting a great cause! Whether you're running, walking, hiking, or simply enjoying the social environment, the Ugly Sweater 5K Shuffle & Mistletoe Mile is a fun and active way to celebrate the season.
| Special Events |
Des Moines
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Starr's Cave Park and Preserve
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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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Winter Break Adventure Camp
This morning of fun and exploring will include hiking, meeting a live animal, crafts, games, and a campfire. Activities will be weather dependent but are sure to be fun. Grades 1-4.
| Youth Camps |
Linn
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Wickiup Hill Learning Center
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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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