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  • Nature Explorers

    Nature Explorers

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    Kiley Zankowski

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    2026 Nature Explorers Schedule This free program is for ages 5-12 and is held on Wednesdays from mid-June through mid-August at 10:30 AM. This year’s theme is Adventure Passport! All programs will begin at the nature center. Adults do NOT have to stay. June 10th – Who Left These Tracks?  June 17th – Who’s Making that Sound?  June 24th –…

  • WILD Roots

    WILD Roots

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    Kiley Zankowski

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    WILD Roots This program is for teens ages 13-18 and is held on Monday’s periodically throughout the year. This program kicks off in the fall and runs through summer.   January 12th, 4-6 PM- Winter Wander at Kenue Park  March 23rd, 6-8 PM- Spring Soirée at Kenue Park  June 1st, 6-8 PM- Summer Summit at Horseshoe…

  • Nature Night Out

    Nature Night Out

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    Kiley Zankowski

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    Couples! Do you need time to reconnect with your special someone in a beautiful natural setting? The Dickinson County Nature Center has you covered for *child care, provided at no cost.  Couples will spend time at Maser Monarch Lodge learning about Dutch Oven Cooking equipment, technique and making some sweet treats together! Enjoy spending a…

  • Winter WIND

    Winter WIND

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    Kiley Zankowski

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    Welcome to Women in Nature Day (W.I.N.D.)! This is a day of spending time with like-minded outdoor women while learning from a collaboration of local organizations! Enjoy a fun social followed by nature inspired sessions of your choice! Afterwards, we will all head out to explore nature together and learn from each other. All participants…

  • Mari L Miller Book Signing

    Mari L Miller Book Signing

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    Kiley Zankowski

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    That Which Does Not Kills us By Mari L Miller – Book Signing at Goose Feather Books We inherit hair, skin, and eye color, as well as susceptibility to certain diseases. But we also inherit trauma. Join Mari Miller, retired Iowa Lakes Community College oral communication professor, at Goose Feather Books for a Book Signing…

  • Russell Dickerson

    Russell Dickerson

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    Kiley Zankowski

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    Russell Dickerson will be taking the stage at Preservation Plaza on July 10th! Pre-Sale Tickets for Newsletter Subscribers will go on sale Wednesday, Jan 28th at 10am. Public Sale Tickets will go on sale Friday, Jan 30th at 10am. Sign up for our newsletter to be the first to hear when tickets go on sale!arnoldspark.com/newsletter-sign-up/

  • Boss’ SuperBowl Party

    Boss’ SuperBowl Party

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    Kiley Zankowski

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    Want to see all the action? Boss’ Pizzeria & Sports Bar has you covered! With Televisions around the entire restaurant and bar, we will make sure you don’t miss a thing! Featuring Food and drink specials you won’t want to miss out on

  • 80’s party Music Bingo

    80’s party Music Bingo

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    Kiley Zankowski

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    Every 4th Wednesday of the month will be THEME NIGHT Music Bingo! And this week (Jan 28) is my 80’s Volume #1 Playlist! ~~~~~~~~~~~FREE TO PLAY!  Music Bingo is coming to the Spencer and Spirit Lake this winter! Every Wednesday night from 7-9pm, join me, Megan O’Brien (AKA DJ Deadlift) at either Axaholics Bar in…

  • Boji Burger Battle

    Boji Burger Battle

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    Kiley Zankowski

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    Get ready, burger lovers!  Boji Burger Battle returns this February! Restaurants across the Iowa Great Lakes Area are firing up the grills to compete for the best burger around. More details and the full list of participants coming soon! We can’t wait! 2026 Participating Businesses: Boss’ Pizzeria  & Sports Bar Dudley’s Garage McKeen’s Pub &…

  • The peacock: Steak for Two & Paper Moon

    The peacock: Steak for Two & Paper Moon

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    Kiley Zankowski

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    Head to The Peacock for a Valentine’s Day special including steak for two and live music by Paper Moon! Make your reservations soon before spots fill up. This will be a romantic, delicious, and fun night you won’t want to miss out on!