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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 Tuesday, July 2 at 9:00 a.m. and ends on Wednesday, July 3 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 Tuesday, July 2 at 9:00 a.m. and ends on Wednesday, July 3 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.

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.

People depend on plants, which depend on pollinators! Through a day filled with activities and a trip to the Iowa State Horticultural Research Farm, campers will explore the connection between all three. Campers will need a sack lunch, water bottle, sunscreen, and bug spray. Snacks will be provided. This camp is co-sponsored by Iowa State University Integrated Pest Management. This camp is only for children that are completing 5th, 6th, or 7th grade in the spring of 2019. This one day camp will begin at 9:00 a.m. and end at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 9, 2019. Registration begins on Saturday, April 13 at 8:00 a.m.

Sign up for a fun-filled day of outdoor exploration, games, and activities. Campers will learn about biodiversity, watersheds, wetlands, soil, and so much more through scientific investigation, music, art, and other interactive activities! This camp is co-sponsored by Iowa State Extension and Outreach. This camp is only for children that are completing 5th or 6th grade in the spring of 2019. This one day camp will begin at 9:00 a.m. and end at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10, 2019. Each child will need to bring their own sack lunch. Registration begins on Saturday, April 13 at 8:00 a.m.

Story County Conservation Partners are community members who want to help Story County Conservation achieve its mission of enhancing the quality of life for all citizens of the county. In FY19, all new memberships and renewals will go towards a new beach house at Hickory Grove Park.

Children will go on expeditions to find nature's wonders right here in Story County. 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: Expedition in order to avoid duplicate programming. This camp runs Monday, July 15 - Friday, July 19, 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 experience nature using dirt, rocks, plants, and water and get wet and dirty in the process! 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 Tuesday, July 16 - ?Friday, July 19. 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 experience nature using dirt, rocks, plants, and water and get wet and dirty in the process! 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 Tuesday, July 16 - ?Friday, July 19. 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 experience nature using dirt, rocks, plants, and water and get wet and dirty in the process! 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 Tuesday, July 16 - ?Friday, July 19. 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 will go on expeditions to find nature's wonders right here in Story County. 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: Expedition in order to avoid duplicate programming. This camp runs Monday, July 22 - Friday, July 26, 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 will go on expeditions to find nature's wonders right here in Story County. 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: Expedition in order to avoid duplicate programming. This camp runs Monday, July 22 - Friday, July 26, 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.

Campers will enjoy plenty of creative activities while connecting to the nature at McFarland Park. Activities will include hiking, theater games, mask making, sketching, and nature journaling. This camp is only for children that are completing 4th, 5th, or 6th grade in the spring of 2019. This one-day camp will begin at 9:00 a.m. and end at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 24, 2019. Each child will need to bring their own sack lunch. Registration begins on Saturday, April 13 at 8:00 a.m.

Join Dr. Thomas Rosburg on monthly prairie walks at the largest prairie remnant in Story County. See rare and common prairie flora that change each month and learn about the history and ecology of central Iowa prairies. Long pants, sturdy shoes, and bug spray are recommended. Walks are family-friendly but not stroller-friendly. Walks will be canceled in the event of inclement weather (thunderstorms). These walks are free, and no registration is required.

Children will go on expeditions to find nature's wonders right here in Story County. 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: Expedition in order to avoid duplicate programming. This camp runs Monday, July 22 - Friday, July 26, 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.

The exploratory phase project to assess the current state and potential future management of the Hannum’s Mill Dam on the South Skunk River has begun! Story County Conservation is working with Houston Engineering to facilitate the assessment of the dam, receive public input regarding the dam, and to develop conceptual plans for the low head dam. Public input is being solicited to identify what is important to the broader community through two public meetings and an online survey. Your feedback about what is important to you and the community, will help guide how the site is managed in the future by Story County Conservation. Responses to the online survey will be anonymous and your name will only be used for follow-up if you noted questions or concerns in your responses.