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Sock Gnomes

2349 233rd Street Marshalltown IA 50158

Get ready for the holiday season by creating a sock gnome. Participants will learn how to make a gnome using a non sewing method using a sock. Hot glue guns...

Nature Adventures: Ancient Animal

2349 233rd Street Marshalltown IA 50158

Discover Iowa's past through ancient animals that once roamed Iowa's landscape.Thursday, November 14 at 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.Grimes Farm and Conservation CenterRegistration Fee: FreeRegistration Deadline: November 10 by 4:00 p.m.Join...

Brown Bag Bunch: Great Horned Owls

2349 233rd Street Marshalltown IA 50158

Let me introduce ya'll to Athena! She is a great horned owl, whooo just turned one this past March. Brenda and Jeremy Smith are licensed falconers who train wild birds...

Geocaching for Candy!

2349 233rd Street Marshalltown IA 50158

Families will learn how to use handheld GPS units, then using coordinates will search the Grimes Farm for hidden candy! Bring a bag for your finds and feel free to...

Needle Felting Program

2349 233rd Street Marshalltown IA 50158

This 1.5 hour class will start with the basics of needle felting, and learning the capabilities of 3 different species of wool types: Alpaca, Sheep's wool and Llama fiber. We...

Brown Bag Bunch: Wild Edibles and Foraging 101

2349 233rd Street Marshalltown IA 50158

Join Tama County Naturalist Raina Genaw to learn about safe, ethical foraging in Marshall County Conservation Parks. Raina will share her experience with foraging, discuss safety and ethics, and share...

Sunrise Hike

2349 233rd Street Marshalltown IA 50158

Join Marshall County Conservation for a program that will encourage you to begin your morning with a hike through a county area. Research has shown that people who exercise in...

Nature Adventures: Birds

2349 233rd Street Marshalltown IA 50158

In October, we are taking a deep dive into birds and the adaptations that make them special!Thursday, October 3 at 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.Grimes Farm and Conservation CenterRegistration Fee: FreeRegistration...

Marshall County Veteran Coffee and Camaraderie

2349 233rd Street Marshalltown IA 50158

Conservation Director Emily Herring will be telling us all about Marshall County’s parks, trails and conservation activities. Bring your kids, spouses, caregivers, extended family and brown bag supper or visit...

Nature Adventures: Decomposers

2349 233rd Street Marshalltown IA 50158

Come and learn about decomposers! Why are they important, what role do they play in our ecosystem, and how do they move energy through the soil?Thursday, September 12 at 10:00...