Calendar of Public Events Summer 2023

For more information Bree: bblom@claycounty.iowa.gov    712-262-2187

2023 PARTNERSHIP EVENTS

Clay and Dickinson Conservation Program

Trailblazers (going into) 4th-6th Grade
Water, Wilderness and Explore
June 1st and June 2nd 9:00AM-3:00PM

Enjoy two-all day camps with friends from Dickinson county. This event includes two locations to discover. Thursday, June 1st will be Schmerse Wildlife Area, 2535 280th Street, Fostoria, IA. Dive into the world of water by catching fish, sampling water, and netting for aquatic life. Friday, June 2nd will be Horseshoe Bend Wildlife Area, 1924 240th Street, Milford, IA. Train in skills of wilderness survival and stealth. Blend in with the forest and learn animal tracking. Must attend both days.  www.mycountyparks.com Events tab, Clay County  Mandatory online registration opens April 1!

 

Iowa State Extension Programs

Grade K-3

ISU Extension and Outreach Clay County

• June 15th 1:00 PM-3:00 PM-Oneota Park Mud Camp
• July 6th 9:00 AM-11:00 AM-Stolley Park Dip Netting
• August 8th 9:00 AM-11:00 AM Scharnberg Park Fishing

Please call ISU Extension to register 712-262-2264

Grade 4-12

ISU Extension and Outreach Clay County

• June 6th 9:00 AM-11:00 AM-Dickens Pit Fly Fishing
• July 13th 9:00 AM-11:00 AM-Oneota Park Archery
• August 9th 9:00 AM-11:00 AM Scharnberg Park Fishing

Please call ISU Extension to register 712-262-2264

 

Little Naturalist Events at Oneota Park

Nature Babies

Ages 0-1 year old with an adult.

Registration mandatory!

10:00 am

• June 30th
• July 28th
• August 24th
• October 24th
• November 20th
• December 19th

  

Toddler Tracks

Ages 2-4-year old with an adult.

Registration mandatory!

10:00 am

• June 29th
• July 24th
• August 22nd
• October 27th
• November 21st
• December 18^th

 

Building Better Birder Events

Saturday, June 3rd

Bertram Reservation  (4955 140th Avenue, Peterson)

• 7:00 am – 10:00 am Bird Hike

Scharnberg Park  (3430 145th Avenue, Everly)

• 11:00 AM-12:30 PM Common Feeder Birds of Iowa
• 1:30 PM-3:00 PM Warblers of Iowa Presentation

 

Wednesday, July 26th

Oneota Park  (Located off 10th Ave. SE, south of the high school)

• 7:00 AM-10:00 AM Sunrise Bird Hike
• 6:00 PM-7:00 PM Nocturnal Raptors of Iowa Presentation
• 7:15 PM-8:30 PM Sunset Bird Hike
• 9:00 PM-11:00 PM Owl Prowl Walk

 

Saturday, October 14th

Kindlespire Complex  (2385 485th Street, Sioux Rapids)

• 7:30 AM-11:30 AM Sunrise Bird Hike
• 1 PM-3 PM Afternoon Bird Hike