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March 13 – Saturday The Astronomy of Star Trek 7:30 p.m. at EIOLCIn the early years of the Space Age, Gene Roddenberry envisioned a time when Humankind peacefully traveled to the stars and explored our galaxy while last year a feature movie breathed new life into the decades old adventure. Beam over tonight for an encore and updated talk about where the writers got the science right and where

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March 29, 30, & 31 – Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday - Hunter Education Class6:30 p.m. -10:00 p.m. at Wickiup Hill Are you a youngster who’s interested in doing some hunting? Are you an adult interested in heading west for a hunting trip? If your answer was "yes," then you may be interested in attending these classes. Classes will be held at Wickiup Hill from 6:30-10 p.m. each evening. If you want to

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March 18 – Thursday Junior Girl Scouts Wildlife Badge6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Wickiup HillLearn all about wildlife at Wickiup Hill. What plant or animal represents you? Why do birds have different types of beaks? Be a field scientist by sketching a plant or animal. Learn about poisonous plants that are in Iowa. Get up close and personal with live amphibians and reptiles. Registration deadline is

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10 – Wednesday- Science for Squirts: Spectacular Spiders!10:00 - 11:00 a.m. at Wickiup Hill Meet our friendly and fuzzy Wickiup Hill spider, sing some spider songs, and eat a spider snack!For children ages 3-5. Register by the 8th. Cost is $2/child.

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March 11 – Thursday – Brownie Girl Scouts Animals Try-It6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Wickiup HillSpend the evening learning all about animals and their habitats. Learn about what animals make good pets, how to treat wild animals, and how animals move. You will even get to see some live animals! Registration deadline is March 4th. Cost $8/registered scout.

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March 5 – Friday – Feathered Friends12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. OR 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. at Wickiup HillHelp feed the birds by making a simple bird feeder from recyclable materials. Learn which foods the birds like best. Also make binoculars to watch the birds at home. For ages Preschool – 1st grade. Please register by the 2nd. Cost is $2.50/adult, $1/child 16 and under, or $5/family

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March 5 – Friday – Feathered Friends12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. OR 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. at Wickiup HillHelp feed the birds by making a simple bird feeder from recyclable materials. Learn which foods the birds like best. Also make binoculars to watch the birds at home. For ages Preschool – 1st grade. Please register by the 2nd. Cost is $2.50/adult, $1/child 16 and under, or $5/family

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March 4 – Thursday – Bear Cub Scout Achievement #5 Sharing Your World with Wildlife6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Wickiup HillEarn your achievement by spending the evening at Wickiup Hill. You will be learning about a special animal native to Iowa, building a bird feeder, and learning what a naturalist does. Registration deadline is Feb. 25. Cost $8/registered scout.

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February 18 – Thursday - Native Storytelling7:00 p.m. at Wickiup Hill Winter is the storytelling time for many Native Tribes in North America. Join us as we here stories and songs from the Cree Tribe told to us by Wha’la. Learn how his culture views the animals, plants and nature from its homeland. Cost is $2.50/adult, $1/child 16 and under, or $5/family.

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X-Country ski trails are freshly groomed at Morgan Creek Park!

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Are there any program suggestions you have for Wickiup Hill that you would like to see this spring/summer? We would love to hear from you - let us know!

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February 25 – Thursday – Wolf Cub Scout Achievement #7 Your Living World6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Wickiup HillYou only have one world to live on. This evening you will learn how to take care of that world. Learn about pollution problems and how you can fix them, play a recycling game, and help clean up Wickiup Hill! You will also be reading about people who are protecting the environment and will

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February 17 – Wednesday - Science for Squirts: A Holiday for the Birds10:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m. at Wickiup Hill Learn about some of Iowa’s wintertime birds at Wickiup Hill Outdoor Learning Center. Read a new story about birds, watch them at the Wickiup Hill feeders, and make an edible gift that your own backyard birds will love. Register by the 15. For ages 3-5. Cost is $2/child.

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February 6 & 7 – Saturday & Sunday - Bow Building Class8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at County Shop Over time, many types of building skills have been lost to modern manufacturing. A skill that is still used today, as it has been for generations, is bow building. If you have an interest in building your own bow with the help of an experienced instructor, this is your chance. Gene Winter has been building

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We had a great time yesterday with the 'Squirts'! We learned about snowflakes, made snowmen out of glue and shaving cream, froze bubbles, painted in the snow, and experimented with dry ice! What a fun morning! Sign your 3-5 year old up for the next Squirts program in February now - call 892-6485.

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February 5 – Friday – Deer Valentine1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. at WickiupWhat shape is a deer hoof print? Enjoy the early out from school at Wickiup to make simple valentine cards out of ink and footprints. Add other critter prints if you like. If the weather is right, we will look for the heart shaped prints on the ground. For all ages. Please register by the 2. Cost is $2.50/ adult, $1/child 16 and

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January 30 – Saturday – Full Ice Moon7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Wickiup HillTake a brisk walk under the full moon. If the sky is clear of clouds, the night sky will be bright with stars and the glow of the ice moon. Be prepared to see your breath and listen to night sounds carried a long distance in the cold air. Meet inside the Learning Center. Please register by the 27. Cost is $2.50/ adult, $1/

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March 20 - 22 Saturday – Monday Sandhill Crane Bus TourEach spring up to 500,000 sandhill cranes can found along the Platte River between Kearney and Grand Island, Nebraska. Seeing this large group of cranes and hearing their rattling calls is truly a spectacular experience. The cranes stage at this area to refuel on their northward trip to their breeding grounds.The Linn and Buchanan County

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February 16, 23, & March 2 – Tues – Fishing Rod Building Class6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. at Wickiup Hill Build a fishing rod to your specifications! A fishing rod building class will be held on February 16, 23, and March 2 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Wickiup Hill Outdoor Learning Center. Custom rod builder Chuck Ungs, will lead participants through the process of building a G. Loomis or St. Croix spinning

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January 24 – Sunday – Kids Ice Fishing Clinic9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. at Pinicon Ridge ParkBring the kids to the backwater area of Pinicon Ridge Park to learn the fine points of ice fishing. Participants will practice jigging with an ice fishing rod, learn how a depth finder works, and attempt to view fish from an ice shack. All youth will receive a prize for their participation. The North Linn

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January 21 - Thursday Prehistoric Native American Textiles7:00 p.m. at Wickiup Hill Collin Betts, anthropology professor from Luther College, will provide insight into textiles, in the form of both cordage and cloth, represent a fundamental and ancient aspect of human technology. We will look at the prehistoric origins of textile technology as well as archaeological evidence for its presence in

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January 18 – Monday - Snowshoe Nature Hike2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at NoelridgeLearn how to walk on top of the snow with these webs of wood and sinew. Become an expert in six easy steps. For best results, wear Pac boots or sturdy winter boots rather than slick rubber boots. Clothing should be in layers to allow for removal to prevent overheating. This is a cooperative program with Cedar Rapids Parks

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January 26 – Tuesday – Junior Girl Scout Now & Then Stories from Around the World Badge6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Wickiup HillSpend the evening earning this badge by listening and acting out stories from the past. You will listen to stories about nature, tricksters, stories with morals, tall tales, stories with stereotypes, and will watch a video of a professional story teller. Registration

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January 20 – Wednesday - Science for Squirts - Meet Jack Frost10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at Wickiup HillIn this new program for children ages 3-5, we’ll experiment with ice and snow, learn how bubbles are changed by the cold, and read a chilly winter tale. Please register by the 18th. For ages 3-5. Cost is $2/child.

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January 19 – Tuesday – Brownie Girl Scout Senses Try-It6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Wickiup HillSpend the evening at Wickiup Hill exploring your senses. You will be doing different activities to test out your sense of sight, hearing, touch, smell, and taste. Registration deadline is Jan. 11. Cost $8/registered scout.

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January 2 – Saturday - Bird Banding9:00 a.m. – Noon at Wickiup HillWinter conditions draw a large number of birds to the feeders at Wickiup Hill.Rob Bradley will be banding birds caught near these feeders. Large numbers of gold finches, woodpeckers, cardinals and other birds can be observed. Birds are banded indoors so close-up views of feather colors and behaviors can be observed. Cost is $2.50/

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January 5 – Tuesday – Wolf Cub Scout Elective #10 American Indian Lore6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Wickiup HillLearn about the American Indians that called Iowa home. You will also be making your own replicas of traditional American Indian items. Also, learn about American Indian word pictures and write a story using them. Registration deadline is Dec. 28. Cost $8/registered scout.

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January 2 – Saturday – Birds for Scouts10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. at Wickiup HillScouts, this morning will cover a number of requirements for various badges, but especially those for birds and nature. Learn more about our feathered friends, how to ID, how to feed and also make a bird feeder. We will also observe the birds captured for banding and perhaps you can release one yourself. Please register

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January 12 –Tuesday – Bear Cub Scout Elective #24 American Indian Life6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Wickiup HillHave a fun evening learning about which American Indians called Iowa home. You will learn what these people lived in (hint: it was not a tepee) and make a replica of their type of home. Have a great time playing American Indian games! Registration deadline is Jan. 4. Cost $8/registered scout.

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We had a great time with the 'Squirts' yesterday during our Mitten program. We read a story, felt animal furs, and made mitten decorations!

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Change of the Season Celebration tonight at Wickiup Hill! Enjoy an evening of interactive storytelling and drumming to celebrate the coming of winter as tradition to the native peoples during winter solstice. 7pm - Cost is $2.50/adult, $1/child, or $5/familya

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January 7, 14, 21, 28 – Thursday’s – Learn the Art of Woodcarving6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at Wickiup HillLet the Cedar Valley Woodcarvers instructors teach you the art of woodcarving. Learn basic techniques about proper knife handling, woodgrain and safety. Materials and tools will be supplied for the class. Each participant will be given a block of wood to practice the new skills taught from each

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Wickiup Hill Seizes the Snow Day – Cross Country Ski ClinicWickiup Hill Outdoor Learning Center near Toddville is taking advantage of the recent snow to hold a cross-country ski clinic this Sunday, December 13 at 2:00 p.m. The class will cover basic clothing, gear and techniques and will begin indoors followed by an outdoor practice session.The trails at Wickiup Hill Outdoor Learning Center are

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As of today, the trails at Morgan Creek Park are groomed and ready to go!Wickiup Hill Outdoor Learning Area trails will be ready to go by noon today!We hope to have the trails at Squaw Creel Park ready Saturday morning.We also hope to get Pinicon Ridge Park trails groomed on Saturday - the equipment is in need of some repair first. We will do our best to get them done.

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December 17 - ThursdayChange of the Season Celebration7:00 p.m. at Wickiup HillThe winter solstice is a time for native peoples to celebrate the coming of winter. Join us in a traditional ceremony to observe this seasonal change. Cost is $2.50/adult, $1/child 16 and under, or $5/family.

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December 13, 15 & 20 – Sun., Tue., and Sun. - Snowshoe Building Classes1 p.m. - 4 p.m. on Sunday 13th & 7-10 p.m. on Tue. the 15th & Sunday the 20th at Wickiup Hill This winter Linn County Conservation will again offer the opportunity to build a pair of traditional snowshoes. Conservation Education Specialist Chuck Ungs will guide participants through the snowshoe building process. Those who have

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December 12 – Saturday - Ice Fishing Rod Building Class7 p.m. - 10 p.m. at Wickiup HillIn this class, participants will build there own ice fishing rods just in time for the hardwater season. If you have always wanted a fine ice fishing rod but didn’t know what to do this is the class for you. Join us in a brief class to establish your hand at turning blanks into your new favorite ice fishing

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*NEW DATE* Postponed due to weather.....rescheduled from December 9thDecember 16 – Wednesday - Science for Squirts: The Mitten10:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m. at Wickiup HillMake your own mitten ornament and read a story about animals that stuff themselves inside one. Learn what animals do in the winter time and feel some of their fur coats! Register by the 14th .For ages 3-5. Cost is $2/child.

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December 5 – Saturday – Bill Whitaker: Frontier Forts of Iowa10:30 a.m. at Wickiup HillAt least fifty-six frontier forts once stood in, or within view of, what is now the state of Iowa. The earliest date to the 1680s, while the latest date to the Dakota uprising of 1862. Some were vast compounds housing hundreds of soldiers; others consisted of a few sheds built by a trader along a riverbank.

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Recent Research on the Late Ice Age Hunters of IowaThursday, November 12; 7 p.m.Wickiup Hill Outdoor Learning CenterEvidence relating to the initial human occupation of Iowa at the end of the last Ice Age some 11,000 years ago by hunters associated with the Clovis archaeological culture is extremely sparse. Matthew Hill, Iowa State University, will relate how the recently (re)discovered Carlisle

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Native American Drums, Songs & StoriesTuesday, November 10; 7 p.m.Wickiup Hill Outdoor Learning CenterAs fall turns into winter, many Native Peoples begin to relate stories of their origins and myths. Bring the family and enjoy an evening of traditional Native drumming, singing, and wonderful storytelling.Cost: $2.50 per adult, $1 per child or $5 per family.

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"Star Clusters in Galactic Centers"Saturday, November 7; 7:30 p.m.Eastern Iowa Observatory & Learning CenterPublic viewing night:Doctor Cornelia Lang, The University of Iowa, will characterize the massive stellar clusters in our own Galactic center and compare them to what is known about similar clusters in nearby galaxy centers. She will also highlight new results on how stars near the Milky

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Rod Builder's WorkshopSaturday, November 14; 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Wickiup Hill Outdoor Learning CenterFishermen & women: Stay warm next weekend at Wickiup Hill. Fishing gurus from far and wide will gather at Wickiup for this great seminar. Come and learn about rodbuilding with many masters of the art throughout the midwest.A variety of topics will be presented including guide placement systems,

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Prairie Seed Collection DaySunday, November 1; 2 p.m.Wickiup Hill Outdoor Learning AreaEnjoy a fall afternoon of prairie seed collection. Learn how to prepare seeds for growing. Help Linn County Conservation spread seeds in the prairie and take some seeds home for your own garden/open space. Cost is $2.50/adult, $1/child OR $5/family.

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Monumental: David Brower's Fight for Wild AmericaPresented by the Cedar Rapids Area Environmental Film FestivalTuesday, October 27; 7 p.m.Wickiup Hill Outdoor Learning CenterUsing a first-person documentary style, charismatic environmentalist David Brower — who was also an accomplished filmmaker — takes you along for the ride in his lifelong fight to protect the American wilderness. From the part

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Wickiup has received some good attention in the local press lately. In case you missed it, here are some links. "Wickiup Hill expansion gets another chance with supervisors" by Adam Belz. Cedar Rapids Gazette. Saturday, October 17, 2009. "Choose your own adventure: Into the woods" by Tracy Mccullough. Hoopla. Wednesday, October 14, 2009.Enjoy Wickiup Hill on your final sweet days of Indian

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"Galactic Supernova Remnants: History and Current Research"Saturday, October 10; 7:30 p.m.Eastern Iowa Observatory & Learning CenterPublic viewing night at the EIOLC will include a presentation on astronomy and a telescope viewing. This program is free, but donations are accepted. The EIOLC is located at 1365 Ivanhoe RD, 2 miles west of Hwy 1, south of Mt. Vernon.Doctor Randall McEntaffer, The

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Build Your Own DrumTuesday & Thursday, October 20 & 22, 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.Wickiup Hill Outdoor Learning CenterThe specifics: Yes, one does need to attend both days of the workshop. Cost is $75 per drum. One must pre-pay and register by October 10. There is limited space available. Call Gail at 892-6485 to register.Drums have been a significant part of people's lives for thousands of years. The drum

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Oneota Flow: A Deep History of the Birds & People of the Mississippi FlywayMonday, October 5; 7:30 p.m.People's Unitarian Church, 600 3rd Ave SW, Cedar RapidsJoin David Faldet, Professor of English at Luther College, for this interesting presentation on people's relationship to natural resources. Faldet is the sixth generation to live in the Upper Iowa River basin, which winds from Southern

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Wickiup Hill Photo ShootSaturday, October 3; 10 a.m. - NoonWickiup Hill Outdoor Learning AreaJoin members of the Linn Area Photo Club as they help you learn to take some great fall pictures at the Wickiup Hill Learning Center. Bring your digital camera, tripod and memory cards and seek out a LAPC member to help you compose a scene and maximize your camera functions to get a great shot.Cost: $2.50

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Cedar Rapids Area Environmental Film FestivalThroughout the month of OctoberVarious locationsThe Cedar Rapids Area Environmental Film Festival is excited to announce its 3rd annual film fest. There are at least 12 organizations throughout the community involved and that means 12 amazing films throughout the month of October this year!The mission of the CR film festival is to provide screenings of

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Book Reading: Keeping Star WatchTuesday, September 29; 7 p.m.Wickiup Hill Outdoor Learning CenterAuthor Norma Cutsforth will read excerpts from the chapters "September" and "October" of her book, Keeping Starwatch. Norma has enjoyed amateur astronomy and membership in the Cedar Amateur Astronomers (a partner of Linn County Conservation) for many years. An opportunity for questions about astronomy

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Creek Study and YouFriday, October 2; 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.Bever Park Pavillion in Cedar RapidsGet your hands dirty! Spend your afternoon exploring what's in the mud, learning about plant and critter life and practice casting fishing rod. The Cedar Rapids Recreation Department and Linn County Conservation co-sponsor the event. Register at the Ambroz Center on Mt. Vernon RD or call 286-5731. Cost is

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Mushroom ForaySaturday, September 26; 9 a.m. - NoonWickiup Hill Outdoor Learning AreaJust what is fungus among us? If you have ever wanted to know if you could eat that mushroom found in the forest, now is your chance. Join the Prairie State Mushroom Club for a mushroom foray. Start in the classroom for tips and identification and then hike deep into Wickiup's woods in search of fungi. Mushroom

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National Public Lands DaySaturday, September 26; 9 a.m. - NoonPinicon Ridge Park B-Loop CampgroundLast April, a tornado devasted B-loop campground at Pinicon Ridge Park, destroying over 100 trees. Join us for a celebration of America's public lands as we work to restore B-loop campground by planting and mulching trees and shrubs. Volunteers and staff from Trees Forever and Linn County

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Cedar Rapids Green Drinks Thursday, September 17; 5:30 - 8:30PrairieWoods Fransican Spirituality Center120 E. Boyson RD, HiawathaThe goal is this environmental group is to get together to socialize, network and brainstorm ideas of how to make their communities a greener, more sustainable place to live. All are welcome. CR Green Drinks meets the 3rd Thursday of every month at different venues in

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An Eye Towards the Heavens—The Legacies of Tycho Brahe and GalileoSaturday, September 19, 7:30 p.m.Eastern Iowa Observatory & Learning CenterPublic viewing night at the EIOLC is here! Greg Prickman, UI Special Collections and University Archives, and Brent Studer, Kirkwood Community College, will present. "As the greatest and one of the last pre-telescopic astronomers, Tycho Brahe, lived on the

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Fall Bird BandingSaturday, September 19, 9:00 a.m. - about NoonWickiup Hill Outdoor Learning CenterThis is a great program for birders, families, Scouts, Voyagers & 4-H.Rob Bradley will band birds caught at the Wickiup feeders. View summer & fall birds including woodpeckers, sparrows and finches. View the birds up close and release them in-hand if you wish!No registration necessary. Cost: $2.50/

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The Cedar Rapids Area Environmental Film Festival is excited to announce its 3rd annual film fest! There are at least 12 organizations throughout the community involved and that means 12 amazing films throughout the month of October this year! The mission of the CR film festival is to provide screenings of feature length and short movies on environmental topics for the Cedar Rapids public

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Shoot for ConservationFriday thru Sunday, September 18, 19 & 20Friday: 5 - 7:30 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.Cedar Falls Gun ClubPheasants Forever is sponsoring a fun way to improve your shooting eye as well as to put habitat on the ground here in Iowa. The Cedar Falls Gun Club will host many shooting games and other events. Proceeds will be donated for habitat

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Jewels of the MeadowBy Chuck Ungs, Conservation Education Specialist With contributions by Sarah Hinzman, former AmeriCorps NaturalistThey dangle from their stems as brilliantly as the first spot of sunlight on the horizon. Their orange or yellow blossoms bloom in late summer and early fall. Their stems are translucent and hollow. The juice found within is said to be a preventative to the oil

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We will again be selling trees through Operation ReLeaf which is cosponsored by Alliant Energy, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and Linn County Conservation. The order form can be found at http://www.linncountyparks.com/As usual, Linn County residents who are Alliant Energy customers may order up to two trees for $25 each. Alliant Energy pays the cost above $25. Please order only trees

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Journey to Freedom: Experience the Underground Railroad in IowaFriday & Saturday, September 11 & 12, 8 - 9:30 p.m.Wickiup Hill Outdoor Learning AreaImagine you are a Freedom Seeker—a runaway slave traveling Iowa’s Underground Railroad in 1853. On this journey, costumed characters will guide small groups on hikes through Wickiup Hill Outdoor Learning Area's trails. Encounter slave catchers,

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Wickiup Hill's indoor facilities are high and dry, although our wetlands are overflowering, an area of trail washed out, and many of our trails are partially if not completely inaccesable until things dry out a little. Here are a few photos of our grounds:Wetland water spilling through the Prairie Trail. About 4 inches of water at the base of kiosk.A view from the deck on the side of the

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Geocaching 301, 201 & 101Saturday, September 5, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.Wickiup Hill Outdoor Learning AreaGeocaching is an outdoor treasure hunting game in which the participants use a Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver to hide and seek containers called geocaches or cahces. This class will cover the basics such as how to use the geocaching web site (geocaching.com) to advanced techniques using a

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Monarch TaggingFriday, August 28, 7 p.m.Wickiup Hill Outdoor Learning CenterThe monarch butterflies have been flitting around the prairies at Wickiup Hill. Many of them can be seen feeding just on the entrance sidewalk. Come and participate in tagging monarchs collected at Wickiup Hill. We will place an I.D. sticker on their wings and then release the butterflies. Unlike most other insects in

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Our annual Linn County Conservation volunteer banquet took place on Tuesday, August 18 at Wickiup Hill. We had a great turn out of county wide volunteers, staff, directors and supervisors. Volunteers, we can't thank you enough for all you've contributed. Here are a few photos from the event: Volunteers and staff spend some time socializing before dinner. Menu included traditional summer fare:

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American Indian History Guided HikeTuesday, August 25, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.Wickiup Hill Outdoor Learning CenterIt isn't widely known that Wickiup Hill contains ancient mounds from the Middle Woodland Culture. A naturalist will guide you to them and provide some great information along the way. Learn why they call it Wickiup Hill...This hike will include a steep climb and possibly wet ground, thusly,

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Expanding the Realm of Heaven: How the 1920 Great Debate Determined the Scale of Our GalaxySaturday, August 22; 8:00 p.m.Eastern Iowa Observatory and Learning Center (EIOLC)University of Iowa Professor Robert Mutel will discuss our Milky Way Galaxy and how we came to understand its true size and structure. He will focus on the historical "Great Debate" between Heber Curtis and Harlow Shapley in

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Long time Linn County Conservation & Wickiup Hill volunteer, Veronica Mumm, wrote a lovely homage to volunteer service in the county parks system..."A volunteers job can be varied it seems,And is only limited by individual dreams. You can be out in front, or just behind the scenes,Join a large group work project or one of more modest means. To do things for others is a wonderful feeling, And in

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Photoshop Elements BasicsSaturday, August 8; 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.Wickiup Hill Outdoor Learning CenterThe Linn Area Photo Club will demonstrate levels, brightness, contrast, hue, saturation, crop, clone, sponge, dodge and burn tools. Using this inexpensive software package, you can adjust many of the photos you have already taken and make them even better. Bring your camera along to take photos of

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Hunter Education ClassMonday, Tuesday, & Wednesday August 10, 11 & 12; 6:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.Wickiup Hill Outdoor Learning CenterAre you a youngster who is interested in doing some hunting? Are you an adult interested in heading out of state this fall for a hunting trip? If your answer is yes, then you may be interested in attending this class.The programs will be held at Wickiup Hill near Toddville

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Learn the Art of WoodcarvingThursdays: August 6, 13, 20; 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.Wickiup Hill Outdoor Learning CenterLet the Cedar Valley Woodcarvers' instructors teach you the art of woodcarving. Learn basic techniques about proper knife handling, wood grain and safety. Materials and tools will be supplied for the class. Each participant will be given a block of wood to practice the new skills taught

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AmeriCorps PositionAmeriCorps Natural Resource AssistantLinn County Conservation DepartmentPOSITION:Linn County Conservation will be recruiting 2 full time members assisting with natural resource management on Linn County Conservation areas.EMPLOYMENT PERIOD:September 1, 2009 (or soon after this date) through August 31, 2010, a minimum of 1700 hours to complete the full-term of AmeriCorps

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Science for Squirts: Terrific TurtlesWednesday, August 5, 10 - 11 a.m.Wickiup Hill Outdoor Learning CenterToday, we'll meet a turtle and learn about its life. Walk for a while in a turtle's shoes. This program is for children ages 3 - 5. Please register by August 3 by calling 892-6485 or on-line. Cost is $2 per child and includes admission to Tales on the Trail (a short guided story hike) from 11

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Concert in the ParkWednesday, July 29, 7:30 p.m.Squaw Creek Park: MarionJoin us at Red Cedar Lodge for a free outdoor concert in the park by the Cedar Rapids Municipal Band. Bring a lawn chair!

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Slimy, Scaly Guided HikeSunday, July 26, 2 - 3 p.m.Wickiup Hill Outdoor Learning AreaOn this free Naturalist-guided hike, we'll look for reptiles and amphibians basking in our wetlands, prairies and on the infamous "snake hill". Your naturalist will help identify these slimy or scaly creatures and provide you with a new appreciation for them. Meet at the kiosk area at the lower end of the long

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Ways to View the SunSaturday, July 25, 3 - 5 p.m.Eastern Iowa Observatory & Learning CenterJoin the Cedar Astronomers at 3:00 for a short program hosted by Carl Bracken. He will explain the various telescopes available for viewing the Sun including the H-alpha telescopes. The unique experience of solar observation will follow the presentation. Tours of the facility will also be offered.This

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'Green' Day at the Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmer's MarketSaturday, July 18, 7:30 a.m. - NoonGreene Square Park: 400 4th Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403Green activities will be offered to educate and entertain kids and their parents. From hands-on exhibits on bees to solar powered toys, edible wild plants, puppets & more...there will be something for everyone to enjoy. Visit Wickiup’s table early

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"Star Clusters: Cities of Stars" by Dr. Steven R. Spangler, University of IowaSaturday, July 18, 8:00 p.m.Eastern Iowa Observatory and Learning CenterThe EIOLC is located at 1365 Ivanhoe Road on the Palisades-Dows Observatory, 2 miles west of Hwy 1, south of Mt. Vernon. These programs are free and open to the public. Donations accepted.One of the most obvious statements to make in astronomy is

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Guided Prairie Loop HikeSaturday, July 18, 11:00 a.m. - NoonWickiup Hill Outdoor Learning AreaThere's nothing like an Iowa prairie in the summer. Learn about the native grasses, wildflowers and prairie wildlife. The prairie loop trail contains an area of sand prairie and a beautiful view of the wetlands below. Meet at the kiosk area at the lower end of the long sidewalk. Donations accepted. No

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Wickiup's 2008 Osprey nesting pair took up residence this season at Duane Arnold Energy Center, just across the river from us. Finally, this year they produced a strong, healthy chick. Thursday morning, the chick was banded for research and returned to the nest.Here are a few links for you to enjoy:Cedar Rapids Gazette article on the banding event (with a great photo!)KCRG's video coverage of the

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Teenage? Mutant? Ninja? Turtles!Tuesday, July 21, 6 - 7:30 p.m. Wickiup Hill Outdoor Learning CenterThere's a lot of misinformation regarding our favorite shelled reptile. We'll debunk myths (using some pop culture as our guide) and meet several species of turtles up close. If you have a pet turtle or are thinking of buying one from your local authorized pet retailer, this will be a great chance

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Babes in the WoodsFriday, July 17, 10 - 11 a.m.Morgan Creek Park ArboretumEnjoy a special time out with your babes as we go on a guided nature stroll to introduce your 0 - 4 year old to the sweet days of summer. Bring a stroller if needed. Please register by July 15 on-line or call 892-6485.

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Plan a fall getaway sponsored by Linn & Buchanan County Conservation Boards.From September 25 - 28, ride to Ely, Minnesota and back with us. During this four day journey, participants will visit the International Wolf Center and take part in its programs as well as view other sites in Minnesota. The climax of the trip will be an experience of a lifetime: the chance to see and hear wolves in the

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Science for Squirts: Nature's Music & MotionWednesday, July 15, 10 - 11 a.mWickiup Hill Outdoor Learning CenterToday, we'll learn some songs with movement inspired by the outdoors. We'll listen to nature's own music and watch it move. Program for ages 3 - 5. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Register by July 13 on-line or call 892-6485. Cost is $2 per child. Admission includes Tales on

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The True Lily: Queen of Your GardenMonday, July 13, 7 - 8:30 p.m. Wickiup Hill Outdoor Learning CenterWanda Lunn is an accredited Lily Judge with the North American Lily Society and grows over 200 Lily cultivars. See the incredible variety of colors and shapes liles bring to your garden. Register by July 12 (or just show up). Register on-line or call 892-6485. Cost:$2.50/adult, $1/child or $5/

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Wickiup Hill's Outdoor Learning Center will be closed on Friday, July 3. Trails will remain open from sunrise to sunset. We will be open from 10 - 4 on July 4 & 1 - 4 on July 5, thanks to our dedicated volunteers. Enjoy the holiday!

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Galileo's Moons: Celebrating the International Year of AstronomersSaturday, June 27, 9 p.m.Eastern Iowa Observatory & Learning CenterPresenter: Doug Slauson, The Cedar Amateur AstronomersWhen Galileo turned his new telescope to the heavens, he was stunned to see the moon was strewn with earth-like features including craters, mountains, valleys, and plains. Galileo saw that many of the features

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Register now for our remaining summer day camps! There is still plenty of space for all. You can register and pay securely on-line (follow the link in the program descriptions) or send in a registration form with payment. A PDF of our summer camp series with registration form is available here (scroll down). Natural Inspiration & Wonderful WildflowersTuesday, July 7, 9 a.m. – Noon and 1 p.m. – 4

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There's a new traveling exhibit at Wickiup Hill. It was installed yesterday and will be on display through June 30. Stop out soon! This exhibit is called Animals Among Us and features the great work of Iowa photographers of all ages and experience levels. Each photograph tells a particular story about the animals, both wild and domestic, in our state. There are nine two-sided panels of

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The first ever Babes in the Woods programs was held this morning at Morgan Creek Park. Here are a few photos from the event. 12 children were registered along with their parents/grandparents/chaperones. A pretty good turn out for a brand new program which we hope will gain some more momentum. Naturalists Jenny Corbett and Sarah Wendt led the guided hike. The group on the trail. The weather

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Science for Squirts: Follow the RainbowWednesday, June 17, 10 - 11 a.m.Wickiup HillAfter a successful winter series, we've brought back Science for Squirts for the summer. The summer series will include all new programs designed for 3 - 5 year olds. Today, we'll learn how rainbows are made and make some of our own. Learn a new word: prism! Please register by June 15 by calling 892-6485 or

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It's nearly time for Wickiup's Summer Day Camps once again. School is out and your kids need something to do! Keep their mind engaged at Wickiup Hill. A year ago, most of our summer camps were cancelled due to community upheaval with the flood and very low registrations. Let's hope for a better turnout and better weather this year! Listed here are your options for June. For some camps, we've

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Family Wetland ExplorationSaturday, June 13, 6 - 7:30 p.m.Wickiup HillThere's so much life in a pond. Dip into the wetland (with a net, of course) and see what's below the surface. We'll examine the smallest daphnia to the largest bullfrog. You'll be suprised how each tiny creature plays a very big role in this important ecosytem. For all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult.Cost is

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Our Blue Flag Iris are blooming near the first ephemeral wetland on our main trail. This is a wild iris often found in marshy soils along lakes and streams. It blooms in May & June. Make sure to hit the trail this weekend as they won't be around much longer. They can be found between Quebec & Minnesota and as far south as North Carolina, Tennessee, Arkasas & Kansas. Blue flag iris grow

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"Babes in the Woods"Friday, June 12, 200910 a.m. - 11 a.m. at Morgan Creek Park ArboretumEnjoy a special time out with your babes as we go on a guided nature stroll to introduce you and your favorite 0 - 4 year old to the sweet days of summer. Although it's in the spirit of a "Mommy & Me" event, daddies & grandparents (or any child care provider) are most welcome! Bring a stroller if needed.

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Barks in the Park at Squaw Creek last week was a great success. Great weather on a spring night for a guided hike with the public and their hounds. If you missed out on this one, fear not! A second Barks in the Park will be held at Squaw Creek on Thursday evening, June 18 startingRed Cedar Lodge. Call 892-6485 to register!

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