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The first of the FLOATs (Fun-Loving Outdoor Adventure Team) teaches campers basic outdoor skills while preparing for the higher level FLOATs. Fishing, canoeing, map reading, cooking, and other skills will be taught. This camp is only for children that are completing 3rd or 4th grade in the spring of 2019. Children may only be registered for one FLOAT I camp. Registration begins on Saturday, April 13 at 8:00 a.m.

The Story County Conservation Board invites the public to attend its monthly board meeting. Board agendas will be available at www.storycountyconservation.org the Friday prior to the meeting. *This meeting will begin at 5pm rather than the usual 5:30pm start time.

The first of the FLOATs (Fun-Loving Outdoor Adventure Team) teaches campers basic outdoor skills while preparing for the higher level FLOATs. Fishing, canoeing, map reading, cooking, and other skills will be taught. This camp is only for children that are completing 3rd or 4th grade in the spring of 2019. Children may only be registered for one FLOAT I camp. Registration begins on Saturday, April 13 at 8:00 a.m.

The first of the FLOATs (Fun-Loving Outdoor Adventure Team) teaches campers basic outdoor skills while preparing for the higher level FLOATs. Fishing, canoeing, map reading, cooking, and other skills will be taught. This camp is only for children that are completing 3rd or 4th grade in the spring of 2019. Children may only be registered for one FLOAT I camp. Registration begins on Saturday, April 13 at 8:00 a.m.

The first of the FLOATs (Fun-Loving Outdoor Adventure Team) teaches campers basic outdoor skills while preparing for the higher level FLOATs. Fishing, canoeing, map reading, cooking, and other skills will be taught. This camp is only for children that are completing 3rd or 4th grade in the spring of 2019. Children may only be registered for one FLOAT I camp. Registration begins on Saturday, April 13 at 8:00 a.m.

The first of the FLOATs (Fun-Loving Outdoor Adventure Team) teaches campers basic outdoor skills while preparing for the higher level FLOATs. Fishing, canoeing, map reading, cooking, and other skills will be taught. This camp is only for children that are completing 3rd or 4th grade in the spring of 2019. Children may only be registered for one FLOAT I camp. Registration begins on Saturday, April 13 at 8:00 a.m.

Children explore what makes each animal special, whether they have fur, feathers, fliers, or fins. On the last day, we'll venture to the lake with nets, so be prepared to get wet and dirty! This camp is only for children that will be starting kindergarten in the fall of 2019. Children must be 5 years of age by August 1, 2019 in order to attend. This camp runs Monday, June 17 - Thursday, June 20. Camp will begin at 9:00 a.m. and end at 11:30 a.m. daily. Parents are not allowed to stay with children (we require background checks on each person that is around children). Registration begins on Saturday, April 13 at 8:00 a.m.

Children explore what makes each animal special, whether they have fur, feathers, fliers, or fins. On the last day, we'll venture to the lake with nets, so be prepared to get wet and dirty! This camp is only for children that will be starting kindergarten in the fall of 2019. Children must be 5 years of age by August 1, 2019 in order to attend. This camp runs Monday, June 17 - Thursday, June 20. Camp will begin at 9:00 a.m. and end at 11:30 a.m. daily. Parents are not allowed to stay with children (we require background checks on each person that is around children). Registration begins on Saturday, April 13 at 8:00 a.m.

Fun-Loving Outdoor Adventure Team (FLOAT) II teaches a variety of outdoor skills. Campers build self-confidence in camping and canoeing and spend the night exploring McFarland Park. This is outdoor play in the best way! This overnight camp is for youth completing 5th or 6th grade in the spring of 2019. Camp begins on ?Thursday, June 20 at 9:00 a.m. and ends on ?Friday, June 21 at 9:00 a.m. Registration begins on Saturday, April 13 at 8:00 a.m. Adding your child to the waiting list prior to April 13 will not hold a place for them. Please wait until April 13 when online registration opens.

Fun-Loving Outdoor Adventure Team (FLOAT) II teaches a variety of outdoor skills. Campers build self-confidence in camping and canoeing and spend the night exploring McFarland Park. This is outdoor play in the best way! This overnight camp is for youth completing 5th or 6th grade in the spring of 2019. Camp begins on ?Thursday, June 20 at 9:00 a.m. and ends on ?Friday, June 21 at 9:00 a.m. Registration begins on Saturday, April 13 at 8:00 a.m. Adding your child to the waiting list prior to April 13 will not hold a place for them. Please wait until April 13 when online registration opens.

McFarland Park provides a perfect outdoor classroom for growing and developing toddlers and preschoolers. Come as a family and join Natalie Welter as we learn and grow together. Activities include child-lead hikes, digging in the mud, searching for nature treasures, climbing, books, songs, and an abundance of nature-inspired play. Programs are free! Registration is required the Tuesday prior to each program. These programs are intended for children 18 months to 5 years old plus their adult. Be dressed to be outside no matter the weather and be prepared to get messy! Older/younger siblings are welcome to attend.

Children discover what makes a habitat through exploration, games, and song. Campers connect to the world around them by investigating the five basic needs of all living things. This camp is only for children that are completing kindergarten in the spring of 2019. Children may only be registered for one Frogs: Habicamp in order to avoid duplicate programming. This camp runs Monday, June 24 - Friday, June 28, 2019. Camp will begin at 1:00 p.m. and end at 3:30 p.m. daily. Registration begins on Saturday, April 13 at 8:00 a.m.

Calling all explorers! Search for nature’s treasures as we follow maps, make mini-rafts, investigate wildlife, and step into creeks and marshes. Discover Story County natural areas through hands-on activities, art, stories, games, and journaling. This camp is only for children that are completing 1st or 2nd grade in the spring of 2019. Children may only be registered for one Waterbugs: Nature's Treasures in order to avoid duplicate programming. This camp runs Monday, June 24 - Friday, June 28, 2019. Camp will begin at 9:00 a.m. and end at 11:30 a.m. daily. Registration begins on Saturday, April 13 at 8:00 a.m.

Children discover what makes a habitat through exploration, games, and song. Campers connect to the world around them by investigating the five basic needs of all living things. This camp is only for children that are completing kindergarten in the spring of 2019. Children may only be registered for one Frogs: Habicamp in order to avoid duplicate programming. This camp runs Monday, June 24 - Friday, June 28, 2019. Camp will begin at 1:00 p.m. and end at 3:30 p.m. daily. Registration begins on Saturday, April 13 at 8:00 a.m.

Children discover what makes a habitat through exploration, games, and song. Campers connect to the world around them by investigating the five basic needs of all living things. This camp is only for children that are completing kindergarten in the spring of 2019. Children may only be registered for one Frogs: Habicamp in order to avoid duplicate programming. This camp runs Monday, June 24 - Friday, June 28, 2019. Camp will begin at 1:00 p.m. and end at 3:30 p.m. daily. Registration begins on Saturday, April 13 at 8:00 a.m.

Children discover what makes a habitat through exploration, games, and song. Campers connect to the world around them by investigating the five basic needs of all living things. This camp is only for children that are completing kindergarten in the spring of 2019. Children may only be registered for one Frogs: Habicamp in order to avoid duplicate programming. This camp runs Monday, June 24 - Friday, June 28, 2019. Camp will begin at 1:00 p.m. and end at 3:30 p.m. daily. Registration begins on Saturday, April 13 at 8:00 a.m.

McFarland Park provides a perfect outdoor classroom for growing and developing toddlers and preschoolers. Come as a family and join Natalie Welter as we learn and grow together. Activities include child-lead hikes, digging in the mud, searching for nature treasures, climbing, books, songs, and an abundance of nature-inspired play. Programs are free! Registration is required the Tuesday prior to each program. These programs are intended for children 18 months to 5 years old plus their adult. Be dressed to be outside no matter the weather and be prepared to get messy! Older/younger siblings are welcome to attend.