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Mother's Day Hike
LOCATION: Kuehn Conservation Area, 32828 Houston Trail, Earlham
DATE/TIME: May 13, 10-11am
Celebrate the moms of nature! Join Naturalist Erica for a hike and show some love for Mother Nature herself. *Register to be notified of weather cancelation
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RRVT Permits for Mother's Day!
If you're still looking for the perfect gift for Mom, buy her a permit for the Raccoon River Valley Trail! She'll enjoy time in the outdoors with you. Plus she can enjoy it the whole year. (Helpful hint: pick up one for Dad while you're at it...Father's Day is just around the corner!)
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Summer Youth Volunteer Program
LOCATION: Voas Nature Area, 19286 Lexington Rd, Minburn
DATE/TIME: June 8-July 13, Thursdays 8am-noon
Is your child interested in a meaningful summer of service in the outdoors? DCCB will once again host a Summer Youth Volunteer Program for students ages 10-14. We will continue working on a savanna restoration project began 6 years ago by other Summer Youth at Voas, as well as an educational component, and plenty of time to enjoy nature play. Contact DCCB at 465-3577 or e-mail mike.havlik@dallascountyiowa.gov. *Registration is required and will be on a first-come, first-serve basis, as space is limited. Please only register if your child can attend the majority of dates. **DEADLINE TO APPLY IS MARCH 25**
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May Bird (and Awe)Hike
LOCATION: Kuehn Conservation Area, 32828 Houston Trail, Earlham
DATE/TIME: May 20, 8:30-10:30am
DCCB is offering seasonal bird hikes as part of the Beginner to Birder (B2B) Project, meant to nurture new birders or those who want to ramp up their skills. The diversity will increase each month as new birds arrive. Binoculars and books will be provided. *Registration required
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Mitakuye Oyasin-Forming Relations: Meskwaki Youth Dance & Drum
LOCATION: Kuehn Conservation Area, 32828 Houston Trail, Earlham
DATE/TIME: May 21, 2-4pm
Watch the Meskwaki Youth Dance & Drum group share traditional dances and shared songs as they interpret their place in the Meskwaki culture. Form new relations by joining in the dance! *Register to be notified of weather cancelation
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The Dallas County Conservation Board was established in 1962 to protect, preserve, and enhance our natural resources by providing opportunities to improve the public's quality of life through environmental education, ecosystem management, outdoor recreation, and historic preservation. |
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