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SUMMARY:Osborne Campground Grand Opening
DESCRIPTION:Join Clayton County Conservation for a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the Grand Opening of the Osborne Campground! The newly constructed campground is located south of the animal exhibit at Osborne Park. After the ribbon cutting we will provide hotdogs\, smores\, and beverages for you to enjoy next to a campfire! \nPreliminary earth work for the project began in November of 2023. Electric\, water\, and septic were installed in 2024. A shower/restroom facility was installed in the summer of 2024. Final grading & seeding on the project site was wrapped up by fall of 2024. \nThe new campground has 20 campsites with electric\, water\, fire pits and picnic tables. There are also 7 tent sites. The location of the new campground provides easy access to hiking trails\, the Volga River\, and of course the Osborne Nature Center and Outdoor Wildlife Exhibit. \nOsborne Nature Center & campground is located at 29862 Osborne Rd. Elkader\, IA 52043.  For more information on this and other events call 563-245-1516 or visit www.claytoncountyconservation.org
URL:https://elkader-iowa.com/event/osborne-campground-grand-opening/
LOCATION:Osborne Nature Center\, 29862 Osborne Road\, Elkader\, IA\, 52043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clayton County Conservation
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SUMMARY:Bicycle Care\, Collection\, & Cookies Ride
DESCRIPTION:Safe Routes to School Coordinator\, April Bril\, with Upper Explorerland Regional Planning Commission\, in partnership with Clayton County Conservation\, are offering a bicycle safety and bicycle maintenance event on May 15\, 2025.  The event begins at 5:30pm at Elkader City Park\, Shelter House #1. \nParticipants are encouraged to bring their bicycles for instruction on bicycle maintenance and a short bike ride on Pony Hollow Trail.  This event is open to all ages\, and cookies will be provided. Bicycle helmets will be given out to those in need. \nOld bicycles to be donated for recycling\, upcycling\, or repurposing are welcome.  Bicycles to be recycled can be dropped off at Osborne at any time leading up to the event.  Please drop off in the bike rack near the parking lot and tan building. \nClayton County Conservation will have updated trail alignment maps of the Pony Hollow Trail Expansion along with an updated timeline on the 2026 construction. Several partners will be helping with the event and sharing information on upcoming recreational events in our region. \nFor more information on events visit www.claytoncountyconservation.org or call 563-245-1516
URL:https://elkader-iowa.com/event/bicycle-care-collection-cookies-ride/
LOCATION:Elkader City Park Shelter House\, 707 South High Street\, Elkader\, Iowa\, 52043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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SUMMARY:MSE Rhythm On The River
DESCRIPTION:Rhythm On the River \nFree live music. Artist to be announced \n5:30 to 8:30 p.m.\, Founders’ Park\, S Main St.\, Elkader \nBring your own beverage\, snacks\, and food. \nPicnic tables available or bring your own lawn chairs. \nSponsored by Main Street Elkader. \nPlease call 563-245-2770 for more information. \n 
URL:https://elkader-iowa.com/event/mse-rhythm-on-the-river-6/
LOCATION:Founders’ Park\, 302 S. Main Street\, Elkader\, Iowa\, 52043
CATEGORIES:Main Street Elkader
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SUMMARY:Battle Of The Badges Blood Drive
DESCRIPTION:Law enforcement\, fire departments\, and ambulance personnel compete at the \nBattle Of The Badges Blood Drive Wednesday\, May 21\, 2025\, noon to 5 p.m. \nEveryone is invited to donate blood. \nFire/EMS Station Meeting Room \n921 Humphrey St. NE\, Elkader\, Iowa. \nSponsored by MercyOne Elkader Medical Center \n 
URL:https://elkader-iowa.com/event/battle-of-the-badges-blood-drive/
LOCATION:Emergency Services Building\, 921 Humphrey Street NE\, Elkader\, IA\, 52043\, United States
CATEGORIES:MercyOne Elkader Medical Center
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SUMMARY:O.W.L.S. Riegel Blacksmith Shop & Historic Clermont
DESCRIPTION:Older\, Wiser\, Livelier\, Souls \nSilos and Smokestacks Grand Tour–Riegel Blacksmith Shop and Historic Clermont  \nFriday\, May 30th \nReservations Required \n  \nJoin Older\, Wiser\, Livelier\, Souls for the 2025 grand tour of the Silos and Smokestacks National Heritage Area. May’s destination will be a visit to the Riegel Blacksmith Shop and Historic Clermont\, Iowa. Please meet at Osborne Park at 10:00 to carpool to our destination. \nThis O.W.L.S. adventure will be later in the month than usual on Friday May 30th.  Join us then as Clermont’s Historical Society takes us through downtown Clermont to see the Larrabee Building\, Depot\, and Riegel Blacksmith Shop. Normally you can join us the 3rd Thursday of each month\, March through November\, for O.W.L.S.\, Older Wiser Livelier Souls. Each month will feature a new Silos and Smokestacks Site\, so join us as we explore the Silos and Smokestacks National Heritage Area. \nReservations are required. Reserve your spot today by calling (563) 245-1516 or visit the Osborne Nature Center.  Osborne Nature Center is located on HWY 13 five miles south of Elkader. The center is open from 8:00am to 4:00pm\, Monday-Saturday\, and Sunday noon-4pm. For more information on events visit www.claytoncountyconservation.org.
URL:https://elkader-iowa.com/event/o-w-l-s-riegel-blacksmith-shop-historic-clermont/
LOCATION:Osborne Nature Center\, 29862 Osborne Road\, Elkader\, IA\, 52043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clayton County Conservation
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SUMMARY:Bloody Run Burn Walk
DESCRIPTION:Bloody Run Burn Walk\nFriday\, May 30th (6:30 PM – 8:00 PM) \nBloody Run County Park \nCome and join the Clayton County Conservation Board for a guided hike exploring the effects of prescribed burning at Bloody Run County Park. Along the way we will discuss the timing\, conditions\, and frequency of fire at two different restoration sites and how the plant and animal communities have responded. \nThis hike will be great for landowners interested in prescribed burning\, and nature enthusiasts interested in seeing unique flora and fauna in one of Clayton County’s finest natural areas. \nParticipants should come prepared for a fairly rugged hike including off-trail terrain; pants\, sturdy shoes\, water\, bug repellent\, and sunscreen recommended.\nBloody Run County Park is located approximately one mile west of Marquette\, Iowa. Please call 563-245-1516 for more information or visit www.claytoncountyconservation.org.
URL:https://elkader-iowa.com/event/bloody-run-burn-walk/
LOCATION:Bloody Run\, Marquette\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Clayton County Conservation
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