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SUMMARY:CONTEST PARTICIPANTS SOUGHT FOR Heritage Days
DESCRIPTION:CONTEST PARTICIPANTS SOUGHT FOR Heritage Days \n  \nOsborne is seeking entries for a variety of contests during this year’s Annual Osborne Heritage Days celebration.  So come out to show your skill\, creativity\, and spirit.  Heritage Days will be held on Saturday and Sunday\, October 14th and 15th\, from 10:00a.m. until 4:00p.m. each day.  Events are held in the Pioneer Village of the Osborne Center\, located 5 miles south of Elkader on Highway 13. \n  \nKADR-KCTN Pumpkin Contests \nKADR-KCTN Radio\, Elkader\, will be sponsoring two pumpkin contests and the Iowa Championship Buffalo Chip Throw on Sunday\, October 15th at Heritage Days.  The “Carved or Decorated Pumpkin Contest” includes cash prizes for first through third places in two age divisions:  12 years and under\, and 13 years and over.  The “Great Pumpkin Contest” is a search for the largest pumpkin grown in the area.  They are judged by the total weight plus circumference.  This contest is divided into two age divisions as well\, and cash prizes will be awarded in each division.  The record for the largest pumpkin at Heritage Days is 1\,056 pounds!  All entries should be brought to Osborne Park on Sunday between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.  Judging will take place at 1:00 p.m.\, winners will be announced by 2:00 p.m. \n  \nThe Iowa Championship Buffalo Chip Throw  \nThe Buffalo Chip Throw will begin at 3 p.m. Sunday. Prizes will be given for 1st place in 4 divisions: Men’s\, Women’s\, Boy’s\, and Girl’s furthest throw. \nFor more information on these contests\, contact KADR-KCTN Radio at 563-245-1400 or the Osborne Center at 563-245-1516.
URL:https://elkader-iowa.com/event/contest-participants-sought-for-heritage-days/
LOCATION:Osborne Nature Center\, 29862 Osborne Road\, Elkader\, IA\, 52043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clayton County Conservation
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SUMMARY:Osborne Heritage Days
DESCRIPTION:48th ANNUAL OSBORNE HERITAGE DAYS  \nOCTOBER 14 & 15 \n  \nClayton County Conservation’s 48th Annual Osborne Heritage Days will be held on Saturday and Sunday\, October 14th and 15th\, from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. each day.  Travel back in time to experience some of the sights\, sounds\, smells and activities of early pioneers during this family fun event. Heritage Days is held in the Pioneer Village of Osborne Park\, located 5 miles south of Elkader on Highway 13. \nHeritage Days recreates some of the crafts\, skills and lifestyles of the early pioneers.  Visitors get to experience what life was like long ago during this glimpse of the past.  Over 30 demonstrations are featured\, including spinning\, basketry\, soap making\, printing press\, woodcrafts\, candle making and many others. \nMany pioneer-era foods are featured at Heritage Days as well.  Treats include ice cream\, kettle corn\, fresh baked goods and jerky.  Samples of buffalo stew are also given out during the weekend.  A farmer’s market features pumpkins\, apples\, honey\, preserves\, maple syrup\, sorghum\, horseradish and much more.  Lunch options available will including sandwiches\, barbecues\, pork on a stick\, smoked turkey legs\, and more. \nFeatured events include Gary Froiland’s One-Man-Band and storyteller Pat Coffie on Saturday.  Sunday will have a pioneer church service\, music from The Andregg Family\, pumpkin contests\, an auction\, and the Iowa Championship Buffalo Chip Throwing Contest!  “Thomas” the kiddie train will also be back and many other special events and demonstrations.  Special events are as follows: \nSaturday:         10am-4pm                  – Exhibits\, buildings\, welcome center open & wine tasting \n10:30                           – Storytelling in Old Schoolhouse \n                          11:00 am                    – Butter Shake Contest and Apple cider tasting \n                          11:30 am                    – Gary Froiland’s One-Man-Band \n                          12:30 pm                    – Storytelling in Old Schoolhouse \n                          1:00 pm                      – Gary Froiland’s One-Man-Band \n2:00 pm                      – Storytelling in Old Schoolhouse \n3:00 pm                      – Beekeeping and Honey Extraction Demonstration \n  \nSunday:           10am-4pm          – Exhibits\, buildings\, welcome center open & wine tasting \n                                    11am                           – Pioneer Church Service \n                                    12:30 pm or 1:00       – Andregg Family Band \n                                    11am-1pm                  – KCTN “Great Pumpkin” and “Decorated Pumpkin” Contests \n                                    2pm                            – KCTN Pumpkin Contests winners announced by 2:00 \n                                    2pm                            – Fundraising Auction \n                                    3pm                            – 40th Iowa Championship Buffalo Chip Throwing Contest \n  \n  \n  \nSeeking Contest Participants for the Great Pumpkin Contest\, the best decorated pumpkin contest\, and for the Championship Buffalo Chip Throw.  Anyone interested in participating in any of these contests\, please visit www.claytoncountyconservation.org for details or contact us at 563-245-1516. \nAll demonstrations and events at Heritage Days are free.  Don’t miss this opportunity to relive history!  For more information\, phone (563) 245-1516 or visit www.claytoncountyconservation.org.
URL:https://elkader-iowa.com/event/5529/2023-10-14/
LOCATION:Osborne Nature Center\, 29862 Osborne Road\, Elkader\, IA\, 52043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clayton County Conservation
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SUMMARY:Pickin' on the Prairies
DESCRIPTION:Pickin’ on the Prairies \nThursdays\, 5:00-6:30 PM  \nOct. 5th – Oct. 26th\nNo Reservations Required \nCome and join Clayton County Conservation this fall for several volunteer opportunities to help restore natural areas throughout Clayton County! The CCCB will host four prairie seed harvest events at county parks. No identification skills necessary! The meeting locations will be as follows: \n\n\nOct. 5th – Osborne Park Pond Shelter\n• Oct. 12th – Motor Mill Campground\nOct. 19th – Motor Mill Campground\nOct. 26th – Osborne Park Pond Shelter\nAll ages are welcome at the event\, but children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Gloves and seed containers will be available. Participants are urged to bring their own water bottle\, along with comfortable shoes\, pants\, and long sleeves.\n\n\nFor more information\, call 563-245-1516\, visit www.claytoncountyconservation.org\, or LIKE us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/claytoncountyconservation.
URL:https://elkader-iowa.com/event/pickin-on-the-prairies-5/2023-10-12/
LOCATION:Osborne Nature Center\, 29862 Osborne Road\, Elkader\, IA\, 52043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clayton County Conservation
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231005T183000
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SUMMARY:Pickin' on the Prairies
DESCRIPTION:Pickin’ on the Prairies \nThursdays\, 5:00-6:30 PM  \nOct. 5th – Oct. 26th\nNo Reservations Required \nCome and join Clayton County Conservation this fall for several volunteer opportunities to help restore natural areas throughout Clayton County! The CCCB will host four prairie seed harvest events at county parks. No identification skills necessary! The meeting locations will be as follows: \n\n\nOct. 5th – Osborne Park Pond Shelter\n• Oct. 12th – Motor Mill Campground\nOct. 19th – Motor Mill Campground\nOct. 26th – Osborne Park Pond Shelter\nAll ages are welcome at the event\, but children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Gloves and seed containers will be available. Participants are urged to bring their own water bottle\, along with comfortable shoes\, pants\, and long sleeves.\n\n\nFor more information\, call 563-245-1516\, visit www.claytoncountyconservation.org\, or LIKE us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/claytoncountyconservation.
URL:https://elkader-iowa.com/event/pickin-on-the-prairies-5/2023-10-05/
LOCATION:Osborne Nature Center\, 29862 Osborne Road\, Elkader\, IA\, 52043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clayton County Conservation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230923T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230923T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T164921
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SUMMARY:National Public Lands Day - Osborne Park's tallgrass prairies
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate National Public Lands Day with a tour of Osborne Park’s tallgrass prairies!\nThis walk of about 1.5 miles will tour through reconstructed prairies ranging from just two years old to over a decade\, and even a few small remnant parcels. It allows the perfect opportunity to discuss the shifting landscape of prairie conservation\, reconstruction\, and management. A few late-season blooms will still be on display\, with ample opportunities to collect seed for your own little pocket prairie project!\nParticipants are encouraged to wear long pants and comfortable close-toed shoes for meanders into the taller vegetation in search of interesting finds
URL:https://elkader-iowa.com/event/national-public-lands-day-osborne-parks-tallgrass-prairies/
LOCATION:Osborne Park Pond Shelter\, Elkader\, Iowa\, 52043
CATEGORIES:Clayton County Conservation
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230921T170000
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SUMMARY:Older\, Wiser\, Livelier\, Souls “Delaware County Historical Museum-Lenox College”
DESCRIPTION:Older\, Wiser\, Livelier\, Souls\n“Delaware County Historical Museum-Lenox College”\nThursday\, September 21st\nReservations Required\nThe next Older\, Wiser\, Livelier\, Souls program will be on Thursday\, September 21st. This year’s theme is “Iowa\, Then and Now”\, and the destination will be a visit to the Delaware County Historical Museum in Hopkinton\, Iowa. Participants should meet at Osborne Park to leave at 10:15 AM and carpool to the destination.\nThe museum is on the grounds of the former Lenox College and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Lennox College was built in 1856 and was the oldest Presbyterian College in Iowa. Highlights include the Civil War Monument dedicated to the “School-Boy Company” of all 92 students\, a one-room school and the Farm Machinery Hall.\nSign up online at https://www.claytoncountyconservation.org/upcoming-events or by calling (563) 245-1516. Osborne Nature Center is located on HWY 13 five miles south of Elkader. The center is open from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM\, Monday-Saturday & Noon – 4:00 PM Sunday. \n 
URL:https://elkader-iowa.com/event/older-wiser-livelier-souls-delaware-county-historical-museum-lenox-college/
LOCATION:Osborne Nature Center\, 29862 Osborne Road\, Elkader\, IA\, 52043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clayton County Conservation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230902T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230902T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T201455Z
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SUMMARY:Motor Mill Tours
DESCRIPTION:Motor Mill Open Weekends\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStories in Stone\n \nOpen Noon-5pm Every Weekend Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend. \nFall: Open every other weekend until the second weekend in October. \n  \nGuided tours will be offered from noon-5pm \nTour includes the historic 1860’s mill\, related buildings\, and town site. Group tours available by appointment.
URL:https://elkader-iowa.com/event/motor-mill-tours/2023-09-02/
LOCATION:Motor Mill\, Elkader\, 52043\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230901T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230901T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T164921
CREATED:20230811T143720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230811T143720Z
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SUMMARY:Monarch Release Party
DESCRIPTION:Monarchs 2023 PR \nMonarch Release Party\nFriday\, September 1st\n5:30 pm\nOsborne Conservation Center \nEvery year in September\, the Monarch butterfly begins its long migration south to Mexico. To help document this migration\, Clayton County Conservation will collect\, tag\, and release monarch butterflies at Osborne Park. Join us for this fun adventure Friday\, September 1st at 5:30 p.m. at the Osborne Conservation Center. \nThe iconic Monarch butterfly has long been in peril\, but there are signs of hope. The dedicated efforts of countless conservation organizations\, as well as concerned citizens\, has helped stave off their decline. Come and celebrate these amazing creatures with the tagging and release of live monarchs! Also feel free to bring your own Monarch’s to be tagged and be a part of this nationwide effort to save a species. \n  \nFor more information on events visit www.claytoncountyconservation.org or call 563-245-1516.
URL:https://elkader-iowa.com/event/monarch-release-party/
LOCATION:Osborne Nature Center\, 29862 Osborne Road\, Elkader\, IA\, 52043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clayton County Conservation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230826T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230826T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T164921
CREATED:20230418T201455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T201455Z
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SUMMARY:Motor Mill Tours
DESCRIPTION:Motor Mill Open Weekends\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStories in Stone\n \nOpen Noon-5pm Every Weekend Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend. \nFall: Open every other weekend until the second weekend in October. \n  \nGuided tours will be offered from noon-5pm \nTour includes the historic 1860’s mill\, related buildings\, and town site. Group tours available by appointment.
URL:https://elkader-iowa.com/event/motor-mill-tours/2023-08-26/
LOCATION:Motor Mill\, Elkader\, 52043\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230819T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230819T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T164921
CREATED:20230418T201455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T201455Z
UID:10000277-1692446400-1692464400@elkader-iowa.com
SUMMARY:Motor Mill Tours
DESCRIPTION:Motor Mill Open Weekends\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStories in Stone\n \nOpen Noon-5pm Every Weekend Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend. \nFall: Open every other weekend until the second weekend in October. \n  \nGuided tours will be offered from noon-5pm \nTour includes the historic 1860’s mill\, related buildings\, and town site. Group tours available by appointment.
URL:https://elkader-iowa.com/event/motor-mill-tours/2023-08-19/
LOCATION:Motor Mill\, Elkader\, 52043\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230815T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230815T163000
DTSTAMP:20260430T164921
CREATED:20230720T154219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230720T154219Z
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SUMMARY:Older\, Wiser\, Livelier  “A Mississippi River Adventure on the Maiden Voyage”
DESCRIPTION:OWLS-Poster-Aug-2023-Boat (3) \nOlder\, Wiser\, Livelier\, Souls \nTuesday\, August 15th \n“A Mississippi River Adventure on the Maiden Voyage” \nShuttle leaves Osborne Park at 11:15 a.m. \nEarly Reservations Required \n Osborne’s next Older\, Wiser\, Livelier\, Souls program will be on Tuesday\, August 15th. This month’s program is “A Mississippi River Adventure on the Maiden Voyage” \nJoin the O.W.L.S. as we charter the Maiden Voyage for a fun afternoon on the Mississippi. Captain Robert Varva does an excellent job as skipper\, storyteller\, and adventure leader. Participants will learn about commercial fishing\, clamming\, early explorers while viewing wildlife up close and personal. The tour will start with an amazing Mississippi fish fry on the dock before departing on the voyage. \n  \nParticipants may wish to bring: \nSunglasses or hat \nSunscreen (boat has a canopy)\, \nBug spray \nComfortable river shoes \nWater bottle \n  \nThis all-afternoon trip will leave from Osborne Park at 11:15 a.m. and the shuttle will return to Osborne around 4:30 p.m. Reservations are required at 245-1516 so call early to ensure a spot. \n  \nOsborne Nature Center is located on HWY 13 five miles south of Elkader. For more information call 245-1516 or visit www.claytoncountyconservation.org. \nOWLS Poster Aug 2023 – Boat
URL:https://elkader-iowa.com/event/older-wiser-livelier-a-mississippi-river-adventure-on-the-maiden-voyage/
LOCATION:Elkader\, Iowa\, 52043
CATEGORIES:Clayton County Conservation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230812T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230812T170000
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CREATED:20230418T201455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T201455Z
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SUMMARY:Motor Mill Tours
DESCRIPTION:Motor Mill Open Weekends\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStories in Stone\n \nOpen Noon-5pm Every Weekend Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend. \nFall: Open every other weekend until the second weekend in October. \n  \nGuided tours will be offered from noon-5pm \nTour includes the historic 1860’s mill\, related buildings\, and town site. Group tours available by appointment.
URL:https://elkader-iowa.com/event/motor-mill-tours/2023-08-12/
LOCATION:Motor Mill\, Elkader\, 52043\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230805T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230805T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T164921
CREATED:20230418T201455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T201455Z
UID:10000275-1691236800-1691254800@elkader-iowa.com
SUMMARY:Motor Mill Tours
DESCRIPTION:Motor Mill Open Weekends\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStories in Stone\n \nOpen Noon-5pm Every Weekend Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend. \nFall: Open every other weekend until the second weekend in October. \n  \nGuided tours will be offered from noon-5pm \nTour includes the historic 1860’s mill\, related buildings\, and town site. Group tours available by appointment.
URL:https://elkader-iowa.com/event/motor-mill-tours/2023-08-05/
LOCATION:Motor Mill\, Elkader\, 52043\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230729T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230729T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T164921
CREATED:20230418T201455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T201455Z
UID:10000274-1690632000-1690650000@elkader-iowa.com
SUMMARY:Motor Mill Tours
DESCRIPTION:Motor Mill Open Weekends\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStories in Stone\n \nOpen Noon-5pm Every Weekend Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend. \nFall: Open every other weekend until the second weekend in October. \n  \nGuided tours will be offered from noon-5pm \nTour includes the historic 1860’s mill\, related buildings\, and town site. Group tours available by appointment.
URL:https://elkader-iowa.com/event/motor-mill-tours/2023-07-29/
LOCATION:Motor Mill\, Elkader\, 52043\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230727T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230727T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T164921
CREATED:20230313T181436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230313T181436Z
UID:10000241-1690448400-1690466400@elkader-iowa.com
SUMMARY:Clayton County Conservation Summer Camps
DESCRIPTION:DayCampBrochure2023               Junior Naturalist Camp Flyer 2023 (1)      \n  \nClayton County Conservation Summer Camps \nClayton County Conservation presents the 2023 summer camp schedule. \nJunior Naturalist Program (JNP) camps are offered only to 6th-10th grade students. The JNP is an overnight camp program that focuses on exploring nature and the environment.  Activities are led by naturalists at the Osborne Center\, local resource specialists and sportsmen. 2023 JNP camps will be held June 20-21\, June 27-28\, and July 11-13. \nSummer Youth Day Camps are full-day outdoor programs from 9am-2pm for children ages 6-12. Each camp will focus on a different theme\, but all campers will get a chance to search for wildlife\, make crafts\, go on hikes\, and hone their nature awareness skills while exploring the parks of Clayton County. 2023 Youth Day Camps will be held on June 1\, 8\, & 15th as well as July 6 and 27th. \nMotor Mill S.T.E.A.M. camps are a fun filled day exploring historic Motor Mill as we discover the connections between science\, technology\, engineering\, mathematics\, and art with nature. This day camp is open to ages 6-12 years old\, by the end of the day they all will be masters of STEAM! 2023 Motor Mill S.T.E.A.M. camps will be held July 21 and Aug 11.​ \nReservations are required and can be done by visiting the Environmental Education tab on our website www.claytoncountyconservation.org . If you would like to speak to a staff member for more information\, please call 563-245-1516. \nOsborne Nature Center is located on HWY 13 five miles south of Elkader. The center is open for winter hours from 8:00am to 4:00pm\, Monday-Friday. \n 
URL:https://elkader-iowa.com/event/clayton-county-conservation-summer-camps/2023-07-27/
LOCATION:Osborne Nature Center\, 29862 Osborne Road\, Elkader\, IA\, 52043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clayton County Conservation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230722T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230722T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T164921
CREATED:20230418T201455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T201455Z
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SUMMARY:Motor Mill Tours
DESCRIPTION:Motor Mill Open Weekends\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStories in Stone\n \nOpen Noon-5pm Every Weekend Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend. \nFall: Open every other weekend until the second weekend in October. \n  \nGuided tours will be offered from noon-5pm \nTour includes the historic 1860’s mill\, related buildings\, and town site. Group tours available by appointment.
URL:https://elkader-iowa.com/event/motor-mill-tours/2023-07-22/
LOCATION:Motor Mill\, Elkader\, 52043\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230720T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230720T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T164921
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230621T134416Z
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SUMMARY:Older\, Wiser\, Livelier\, Souls “National Czech & Slovak Museum”
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, July 20th\nEarly Reservations Required by July 12th\nThe next Older\, Wiser\, Livelier\, Souls program will be on Thursday\, July 20th. This year’s theme is “Iowa\, Then and Now”\, and July’s destination will be to visit the National Czech & Slovak Museum in Cedar Rapids. Participants should meet at Osborne Park to leave at 9:15 AM and carpool to the destination.\nO.W.L.S. will explore Iowa’s rich immigration history and learn how the Czech\, Slovak and Bohemian people left their mark. This rich culture is often overlooked when we think about Northeast Iowa’s early settlers\, but many residents here share this heritage. Learn how this culture helped to shape and influence Northeast Iowa and beyond.\nIt is important to register early for this trip\, pre-registration deadline is July 12th. Sign up online at https://www.claytoncountyconservation.org/upcoming-events or by calling (563) 245-1516. Osborne Nature Center is located on HWY 13 five miles south of Elkader. The center is open from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM\, Monday-Saturday & Noon – 4:00 PM Sunday. \n  \nonline registration \nhttps://www.mycountyparks.com/County/Clayton/Park/Osborne-Park/Events/23019/O-W-L-S-National-Czech-Slovak-Museum.aspx \n 
URL:https://elkader-iowa.com/event/older-wiser-livelier-souls-national-czech-slovak-museum/
LOCATION:Elkader\, Iowa\, 52043
CATEGORIES:Clayton County Conservation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230715T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230715T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T164921
CREATED:20230418T201455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T201455Z
UID:10000272-1689422400-1689440400@elkader-iowa.com
SUMMARY:Motor Mill Tours
DESCRIPTION:Motor Mill Open Weekends\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStories in Stone\n \nOpen Noon-5pm Every Weekend Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend. \nFall: Open every other weekend until the second weekend in October. \n  \nGuided tours will be offered from noon-5pm \nTour includes the historic 1860’s mill\, related buildings\, and town site. Group tours available by appointment.
URL:https://elkader-iowa.com/event/motor-mill-tours/2023-07-15/
LOCATION:Motor Mill\, Elkader\, 52043\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230715T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230715T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T164921
CREATED:20230619T205630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230619T205630Z
UID:10000289-1689418800-1689440400@elkader-iowa.com
SUMMARY:Motor Mill Grand Opening
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://elkader-iowa.com/event/motor-mill-grand-opening/
LOCATION:Motor Mill\, Elkader\, 52043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clayton County Conservation
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230708T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230708T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T164921
CREATED:20230418T201455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T201455Z
UID:10000271-1688817600-1688835600@elkader-iowa.com
SUMMARY:Motor Mill Tours
DESCRIPTION:Motor Mill Open Weekends\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStories in Stone\n \nOpen Noon-5pm Every Weekend Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend. \nFall: Open every other weekend until the second weekend in October. \n  \nGuided tours will be offered from noon-5pm \nTour includes the historic 1860’s mill\, related buildings\, and town site. Group tours available by appointment.
URL:https://elkader-iowa.com/event/motor-mill-tours/2023-07-08/
LOCATION:Motor Mill\, Elkader\, 52043\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230706T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230706T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T164921
CREATED:20230313T181436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230313T181436Z
UID:10000240-1688634000-1688652000@elkader-iowa.com
SUMMARY:Clayton County Conservation Summer Camps
DESCRIPTION:DayCampBrochure2023               Junior Naturalist Camp Flyer 2023 (1)      \n  \nClayton County Conservation Summer Camps \nClayton County Conservation presents the 2023 summer camp schedule. \nJunior Naturalist Program (JNP) camps are offered only to 6th-10th grade students. The JNP is an overnight camp program that focuses on exploring nature and the environment.  Activities are led by naturalists at the Osborne Center\, local resource specialists and sportsmen. 2023 JNP camps will be held June 20-21\, June 27-28\, and July 11-13. \nSummer Youth Day Camps are full-day outdoor programs from 9am-2pm for children ages 6-12. Each camp will focus on a different theme\, but all campers will get a chance to search for wildlife\, make crafts\, go on hikes\, and hone their nature awareness skills while exploring the parks of Clayton County. 2023 Youth Day Camps will be held on June 1\, 8\, & 15th as well as July 6 and 27th. \nMotor Mill S.T.E.A.M. camps are a fun filled day exploring historic Motor Mill as we discover the connections between science\, technology\, engineering\, mathematics\, and art with nature. This day camp is open to ages 6-12 years old\, by the end of the day they all will be masters of STEAM! 2023 Motor Mill S.T.E.A.M. camps will be held July 21 and Aug 11.​ \nReservations are required and can be done by visiting the Environmental Education tab on our website www.claytoncountyconservation.org . If you would like to speak to a staff member for more information\, please call 563-245-1516. \nOsborne Nature Center is located on HWY 13 five miles south of Elkader. The center is open for winter hours from 8:00am to 4:00pm\, Monday-Friday. \n 
URL:https://elkader-iowa.com/event/clayton-county-conservation-summer-camps/2023-07-06/
LOCATION:Osborne Nature Center\, 29862 Osborne Road\, Elkader\, IA\, 52043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clayton County Conservation
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230701T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230701T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T164921
CREATED:20230418T201455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T201455Z
UID:10000270-1688212800-1688230800@elkader-iowa.com
SUMMARY:Motor Mill Tours
DESCRIPTION:Motor Mill Open Weekends\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStories in Stone\n \nOpen Noon-5pm Every Weekend Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend. \nFall: Open every other weekend until the second weekend in October. \n  \nGuided tours will be offered from noon-5pm \nTour includes the historic 1860’s mill\, related buildings\, and town site. Group tours available by appointment.
URL:https://elkader-iowa.com/event/motor-mill-tours/2023-07-01/
LOCATION:Motor Mill\, Elkader\, 52043\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230624T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230624T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T164921
CREATED:20230418T201455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T201455Z
UID:10000269-1687608000-1687626000@elkader-iowa.com
SUMMARY:Motor Mill Tours
DESCRIPTION:Motor Mill Open Weekends\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStories in Stone\n \nOpen Noon-5pm Every Weekend Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend. \nFall: Open every other weekend until the second weekend in October. \n  \nGuided tours will be offered from noon-5pm \nTour includes the historic 1860’s mill\, related buildings\, and town site. Group tours available by appointment.
URL:https://elkader-iowa.com/event/motor-mill-tours/2023-06-24/
LOCATION:Motor Mill\, Elkader\, 52043\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230617T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230617T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T164921
CREATED:20230418T201455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T201455Z
UID:10000268-1687003200-1687021200@elkader-iowa.com
SUMMARY:Motor Mill Tours
DESCRIPTION:Motor Mill Open Weekends\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStories in Stone\n \nOpen Noon-5pm Every Weekend Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend. \nFall: Open every other weekend until the second weekend in October. \n  \nGuided tours will be offered from noon-5pm \nTour includes the historic 1860’s mill\, related buildings\, and town site. Group tours available by appointment.
URL:https://elkader-iowa.com/event/motor-mill-tours/2023-06-17/
LOCATION:Motor Mill\, Elkader\, 52043\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230615T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230615T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T164921
CREATED:20230530T155321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T155321Z
UID:10000287-1686825000-1686830400@elkader-iowa.com
SUMMARY:Older\, Wiser\, Livelier\, Souls  “George Maier Rural Heritage Center”
DESCRIPTION:Older\, Wiser\, Livelier\, Souls \n“George Maier Rural Heritage Center” \nThursday\, June 15th \nReservations Required \nThe next Older\, Wiser\, Livelier\, Souls program will be on Thursday\, June 15th. This year’s theme is “Iowa\, Then and Now”\, and June’s destination will be to visit the George Maier Rural Heritage Center in Elkader. Participants should meet at Osborne Park to leave at 10:45 AM and carpool to the destination. \nO.W.L.S. will explore Iowa’s rich history at this unique museum that is part of the Silos and Smokestacks Heritage Area. The museum spotlights George Maier’s personal collection of artifacts from rural Iowa that he saved and collected over a lifetime. \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 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM\, Monday-Saturday & Noon – 4:00 PM Sunday. For more information on events visit www.claytoncountyconservation.org. \n  \n 
URL:https://elkader-iowa.com/event/older-wiser-livelier-souls-george-maier-rural-heritage-center/
LOCATION:Osborne Nature Center\, 29862 Osborne Road\, Elkader\, IA\, 52043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clayton County Conservation
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230615T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230615T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T164921
CREATED:20230313T181436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230313T181436Z
UID:10000239-1686819600-1686837600@elkader-iowa.com
SUMMARY:Clayton County Conservation Summer Camps
DESCRIPTION:DayCampBrochure2023               Junior Naturalist Camp Flyer 2023 (1)      \n  \nClayton County Conservation Summer Camps \nClayton County Conservation presents the 2023 summer camp schedule. \nJunior Naturalist Program (JNP) camps are offered only to 6th-10th grade students. The JNP is an overnight camp program that focuses on exploring nature and the environment.  Activities are led by naturalists at the Osborne Center\, local resource specialists and sportsmen. 2023 JNP camps will be held June 20-21\, June 27-28\, and July 11-13. \nSummer Youth Day Camps are full-day outdoor programs from 9am-2pm for children ages 6-12. Each camp will focus on a different theme\, but all campers will get a chance to search for wildlife\, make crafts\, go on hikes\, and hone their nature awareness skills while exploring the parks of Clayton County. 2023 Youth Day Camps will be held on June 1\, 8\, & 15th as well as July 6 and 27th. \nMotor Mill S.T.E.A.M. camps are a fun filled day exploring historic Motor Mill as we discover the connections between science\, technology\, engineering\, mathematics\, and art with nature. This day camp is open to ages 6-12 years old\, by the end of the day they all will be masters of STEAM! 2023 Motor Mill S.T.E.A.M. camps will be held July 21 and Aug 11.​ \nReservations are required and can be done by visiting the Environmental Education tab on our website www.claytoncountyconservation.org . If you would like to speak to a staff member for more information\, please call 563-245-1516. \nOsborne Nature Center is located on HWY 13 five miles south of Elkader. The center is open for winter hours from 8:00am to 4:00pm\, Monday-Friday. \n 
URL:https://elkader-iowa.com/event/clayton-county-conservation-summer-camps/2023-06-15/
LOCATION:Osborne Nature Center\, 29862 Osborne Road\, Elkader\, IA\, 52043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clayton County Conservation
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230610T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230610T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T164921
CREATED:20230418T201455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T201455Z
UID:10000267-1686398400-1686416400@elkader-iowa.com
SUMMARY:Motor Mill Tours
DESCRIPTION:Motor Mill Open Weekends\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStories in Stone\n \nOpen Noon-5pm Every Weekend Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend. \nFall: Open every other weekend until the second weekend in October. \n  \nGuided tours will be offered from noon-5pm \nTour includes the historic 1860’s mill\, related buildings\, and town site. Group tours available by appointment.
URL:https://elkader-iowa.com/event/motor-mill-tours/2023-06-10/
LOCATION:Motor Mill\, Elkader\, 52043\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230608T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230608T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T164921
CREATED:20230313T181436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230313T181436Z
UID:10000238-1686214800-1686232800@elkader-iowa.com
SUMMARY:Clayton County Conservation Summer Camps
DESCRIPTION:DayCampBrochure2023               Junior Naturalist Camp Flyer 2023 (1)      \n  \nClayton County Conservation Summer Camps \nClayton County Conservation presents the 2023 summer camp schedule. \nJunior Naturalist Program (JNP) camps are offered only to 6th-10th grade students. The JNP is an overnight camp program that focuses on exploring nature and the environment.  Activities are led by naturalists at the Osborne Center\, local resource specialists and sportsmen. 2023 JNP camps will be held June 20-21\, June 27-28\, and July 11-13. \nSummer Youth Day Camps are full-day outdoor programs from 9am-2pm for children ages 6-12. Each camp will focus on a different theme\, but all campers will get a chance to search for wildlife\, make crafts\, go on hikes\, and hone their nature awareness skills while exploring the parks of Clayton County. 2023 Youth Day Camps will be held on June 1\, 8\, & 15th as well as July 6 and 27th. \nMotor Mill S.T.E.A.M. camps are a fun filled day exploring historic Motor Mill as we discover the connections between science\, technology\, engineering\, mathematics\, and art with nature. This day camp is open to ages 6-12 years old\, by the end of the day they all will be masters of STEAM! 2023 Motor Mill S.T.E.A.M. camps will be held July 21 and Aug 11.​ \nReservations are required and can be done by visiting the Environmental Education tab on our website www.claytoncountyconservation.org . If you would like to speak to a staff member for more information\, please call 563-245-1516. \nOsborne Nature Center is located on HWY 13 five miles south of Elkader. The center is open for winter hours from 8:00am to 4:00pm\, Monday-Friday. \n 
URL:https://elkader-iowa.com/event/clayton-county-conservation-summer-camps/2023-06-08/
LOCATION:Osborne Nature Center\, 29862 Osborne Road\, Elkader\, IA\, 52043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clayton County Conservation
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230603T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230603T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T164921
CREATED:20230418T201455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T201455Z
UID:10000266-1685793600-1685811600@elkader-iowa.com
SUMMARY:Motor Mill Tours
DESCRIPTION:Motor Mill Open Weekends\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStories in Stone\n \nOpen Noon-5pm Every Weekend Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend. \nFall: Open every other weekend until the second weekend in October. \n  \nGuided tours will be offered from noon-5pm \nTour includes the historic 1860’s mill\, related buildings\, and town site. Group tours available by appointment.
URL:https://elkader-iowa.com/event/motor-mill-tours/2023-06-03/
LOCATION:Motor Mill\, Elkader\, 52043\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230601T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230601T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T164921
CREATED:20230313T181436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230313T181436Z
UID:10000237-1685610000-1685628000@elkader-iowa.com
SUMMARY:Clayton County Conservation Summer Camps
DESCRIPTION:DayCampBrochure2023               Junior Naturalist Camp Flyer 2023 (1)      \n  \nClayton County Conservation Summer Camps \nClayton County Conservation presents the 2023 summer camp schedule. \nJunior Naturalist Program (JNP) camps are offered only to 6th-10th grade students. The JNP is an overnight camp program that focuses on exploring nature and the environment.  Activities are led by naturalists at the Osborne Center\, local resource specialists and sportsmen. 2023 JNP camps will be held June 20-21\, June 27-28\, and July 11-13. \nSummer Youth Day Camps are full-day outdoor programs from 9am-2pm for children ages 6-12. Each camp will focus on a different theme\, but all campers will get a chance to search for wildlife\, make crafts\, go on hikes\, and hone their nature awareness skills while exploring the parks of Clayton County. 2023 Youth Day Camps will be held on June 1\, 8\, & 15th as well as July 6 and 27th. \nMotor Mill S.T.E.A.M. camps are a fun filled day exploring historic Motor Mill as we discover the connections between science\, technology\, engineering\, mathematics\, and art with nature. This day camp is open to ages 6-12 years old\, by the end of the day they all will be masters of STEAM! 2023 Motor Mill S.T.E.A.M. camps will be held July 21 and Aug 11.​ \nReservations are required and can be done by visiting the Environmental Education tab on our website www.claytoncountyconservation.org . If you would like to speak to a staff member for more information\, please call 563-245-1516. \nOsborne Nature Center is located on HWY 13 five miles south of Elkader. The center is open for winter hours from 8:00am to 4:00pm\, Monday-Friday. \n 
URL:https://elkader-iowa.com/event/clayton-county-conservation-summer-camps/2023-06-01/
LOCATION:Osborne Nature Center\, 29862 Osborne Road\, Elkader\, IA\, 52043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clayton County Conservation
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