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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
Teacher Time-Out
3501 Lime Creek Road
Mason City, IA
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August 8, 2025
10:00 am · 2:00pm
To teach is to give and we want to give our area teachers a fun filled time-out(side).This is “nature camp” for educators! Cook lunch over a fire, explore nature, and have fun at Lime Creek with your naturalist student free! This program is open to all adults, but geared towards education professionals. Pre-register by August 4 before 4 PM by calling 641-423-5309. Additional information will be provided after registration
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Contact: Mary Ermer
(641) 423-5309
mermer@cerrogordo.gov
Posted by: Conservation
GPS Challenge
3501 Lime Creek Road
Mason City, IA
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August 10, 2025
1:00 pm
How are your navigation skills? Test them out by using a GPS unit to find clues and solve a puzzle! This event is designed for middle-schoolers, but can be fun for all ages. GPS units are limited so pre register to secure your spot! Pre-register by August 6 before 4 PM by calling 641-423-5309.
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Contact: Mary Ermer
(641) 423-5309
mermer@cerrogordo.gov
Posted by: Conservation
Lime Creek Littles - Exciting Insects
3501 Lime Creek Road
Mason City, IA
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August 18, 2025
5:00 pm · 6:00pm
Children ages 4-6, with their adults, will learn all about different insects. Summer is the perfect time to discover the diversity of these tiny creatures. Cost is free for members and $2 for each nonmember youth. Pre-register by Friday, August 15 by 4 PM by calling 641-423-5309. This program may go outside for part of the experience, so please dress for the weather.
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Contact: Mary Ermer
(641) 423-5309
mermer@cerrogordo.gov
Posted by: Conservation
My Marsh Mondays
16638 230th Street
Mason City, IA
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August 18, 2025
6:00 pm · 7:30pm
Come enjoy an evening at Mike Zack Wildlife Area! Kayaking is a fun way to explore a marsh. Paddle deep into a park less traveled. Join one of your naturalists as we discover this area by boat! Register for this event by the Friday before. This program is free to attend. Kayaks and PFDs are provided. To register call (641)423-5309.
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Contact: Mary Ermer
(641) 423-5309
mermer@cerrogordo.gov
Posted by: Conservation