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Earth Day Scavenger Hunt
3501 Lime Creek Road
Mason City, IA
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April 22, 2025
5:00 pm · 6:00pm
Celebrate Earth Day with an exciting scavenger hunt! Explore nature, learn about the environment, and discover the beauty of Lime Creek during the fun-filled event. Join us for an evening of adventure and celebration of our planet! Please register for this event by calling 641-423-5309, by Thursday, April 17 by 4 PM. This program is free to attend.
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Contact: Mary Ermer
(641) 423-5309
mermer@cerrogordo.gov
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Posted by: Conservation
Concrete Crafting - Stepping Stones
Mason City, IA
May 10, 2025
1:00 pm
Learn about the rich history of cement at Lime Creek while crafting your very own mosaic stepping stone! This is a great opportunity to make a unique decoration for your home or to create a one of a kind gift. This program is open to everyone, but geared towards adults. Cost is $10 for members and $15 for nonmembers. Pre-register by calling 641-423-5309 by May 5 at 4 PM.
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Contact: Mary Ermer
(641) 423-5309
mermer@cerrogordo.gov
Website
Posted by: Conservation
Water Wanderers
3501 Lime Creek Road
Mason City, IA
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July 1, 2025 to July 2, 2025
9:00 am · 2:00pm
Enjoy outdoor recreation on the water. Learn and grow skills in fishing and canoeing/kayaking. The lake and river await. This camp is for youth completing 7th or 8th grades. Cost is $35 for members and $40 for nonmembers. Call 641-423-5309 to register for this event. Registration deadline is June 23rd by 4:00 pm.
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Contact: Mary Ermer
(641) 423-5309
mermer@cerrogordo.gov
Posted by: Conservation
Caving Adventure
3501 Lime Creek Road
Mason City, IA
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July 8, 2025 to July 10, 2025
9:00 am · 3:00pm
Go caving, hiking, and climbing on a two-night spelunking adventure. Discover nature, build confidence and have fun! This camp is for youth completing 9th through 12th grades. Cost is $65. Call 641-423-5309 to register for this event. Registration deadline is June 30th by 4:00 pm.
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Contact: Mary Ermer
(641) 423-5309
mermer@cerrogordo.gov
Posted by: Conservation
Evening Explorers
3501 Lime Creek Road
Mason City, IA
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July 16, 2025 to July 17, 2025
3:45 pm · 10:00am
Overnight at Lime Creek! It's not summer until you camp outside. Discover the park after dark. Tents and meals provided. Pack list will be sent upon registration. This camp is for youth completing 6th or 7th grades. Cost is $35 for members and $40 for nonmembers. Call 641-423-5309 to register for this event. Registration deadline is July 7th by 4:00 pm.
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Contact: Mary Ermer
(641) 423-5309
mermer@cerrogordo.gov
Posted by: Conservation
Recreation Renegades
3501 Lime Creek Road
Mason City, IA
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July 21, 2025 to July 25, 2025
9:00 am · 1:00pm
Explore the outdoors, grow your skills, and discover more ways to play outside. This camp is for youth completing 5th or 6th grades. Cost is $35 for members and $40 for nonmembers. Call 641-423-5309 to register for this event. Registration deadline is July 14th by 4:00 pm
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Contact: Mary Ermer
(641) 423-5309
mermer@cerrogordo.gov
Posted by: Conservation
Animal Adventurers
3501 Lime Creek Road
Mason City, IA
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July 28, 2025 to August 1, 2025
9:00 am · 11:30am
Dig into the different animal groups and find out what makes them so unique! This camp is for youth completing 3rd or 4th grades. Cost is $30 for members and $35 for nonmembers. Call 641-423-5309 to register for this event. Registration deadline is July 21st by 4:00 pm.
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Contact: Mary Ermer
(641) 423-5309
mermer@cerrogordo.gov
Posted by: Conservation
Nature Neighbors
3501 Lime Creek Road
Mason City, IA
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August 5, 2025 to August 7, 2025
9:00 am · 11:30am
Learn more about all the creatures, big & small, that call Iowa home! This camp is for youth completing 1st or 2nd grades. Cost is $25 for members and $30 for nonmembers. Call 641-423-5309 to register for this event. Registration deadline is July 28th by 4:00 pm.
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Contact: Mary Ermer
(641) 423-5309
mermer@cerrogordo.gov
Posted by: Conservation
