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Nature Explorers

June 10, 2026

– August 12, 2026

June 10, 2026 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
June 17, 2026 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
June 24, 2026 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
July 8, 2026 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
July 15, 2026 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
July 22, 2026 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
July 29, 2026 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
August 5, 2026 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
August 12, 2026 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

The Dickinson County Nature Center

22785 Nature Center Road

Okoboji,

IA

51355

From searching for animal clues to uncovering hidden secrets in nature, each Wednesday from mid-June through mid-August, the Dickinson County Nature Center will offer a new adventure designed to spark curiosity and encourage kids to explore the outdoors with a fresh perspective!

This free program is designed for children ages 5-12, and adults are not required to stay! Preregistration is required for each session by visiting the Programs/Events page. 

Programs meet at the former Butterfly House, just south of the Dickinson County Nature Center parking lot.

Program Dates:

  • June 10th: Who Left These Tracks?
  • June 17th: Who’s Making that Sound?
  • June 24th: How Can We Help the Earth?
  • July 8th: Whose Scat is That?
  • July 15th: Which Animal Do These Bones Belong To?
  • July 22nd: Who Made this Home?
  • July 29th: How Did This Seed Get Here?
  • August 5th: Whose Fur is This?
  • August 12th: How Do You Survive in the Wilderness?