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Benton County Conservation
10:00 am to 12:00pm
Benton County Nature Center

Benton County Conservation

5718 20th Ave Drive
Vinton, IA
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April 5, 2025
10:00 am · 12:00pm

Aquaponics

April 5th, 10am at Benton County Nature Center; $30 per system

Aquaponics is a combination of aquaculture (raising aquatic animals) and hydroponics (growing plants in water). Participants will learn about this sustainability practice and then make their very own aquaponics setup! This program includes aquaponics setup (a voucher for a fish, few house plants, and 1 gallon tank). Space is limited. Participants must register online at https://www.mycountyparks.com/County/Benton/Park/Benton-County-Nature-Center/Events/25954/Aquaponics/Register.aspx

For More Information
Contact: Benton County Conservation
(319) 472-4942
[email protected]
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Posted by: Conservation

Aquaponics
10:00 am to 11:30am
Benton County Nature Center

Aquaponics

5718 20th Avenue Drive
Vinton, IA
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April 5, 2025
10:00 am · 11:30am

Aquaponics

April 5th, 10am at Benton County Nature Center; $30 per system

Aquaponics is a combination of aquaculture (raising aquatic animals) and hydroponics (growing plants in water). Participants will learn about this sustainability practice and then make their very own aquaponics setup! This program includes aquaponics setup (a voucher for a fish, a few house plants, and a 1 gallon tank). Space is limited. Participants must register online at www.mycountyparks.com.

For More Information
Contact: Benton County Conservation
(319) 472-4942
[email protected]
Website

Posted by: Conservation

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Patterns in Nature
10:00 am to 11:30am
Rodgers Park - Enclosed Shelter

Patterns in Nature

2113 57th St Trail
Vinton, IA
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April 18, 2025
10:00 am · 11:30am

Patterns in Nature

April 18th, 10:00am-11:30am at Rodgers Park - Enclosed Shelter

Swirls, dashes, squiggles, circles, ovals and more! Nature's art gallery, bursting with vibrant colors, whimsical shapes, and unique patterns can be found all around us. During this program we will read a book and venture outdoors to uncover the hidden treasures of nature's stunning designs. This program is for youth in PreK-1st grade. Participants must register in advance at www.mycountyparks.com. Participants do not have to be in a homeschool group to participate.

For More Information
Contact: Benton County Conservation
(319) 472-4942
[email protected]
Website

Posted by: Conservation

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Celebrate Trails Day!
10:00 am to 12:00pm
Old Creamery Nature Trail - Garrison Trailhead

Celebrate Trails Day!

201 Pine St, Garrison, IA 52229
Garrison, IA
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April 26, 2025
10:00 am · 12:00pm

Celebrate Trails Day

April 26th, 10am-12pm at Old Creamery Nature Trail - Garrison Trailhead

Help us celebrate the Old Creamery Nature Trail by helping clean up litter and a tree planting! Light drinks and refreshments will be provided. Bring your own gloves if you have them, otherwise we will have some provided. The Garrison Public Library will be hosting a craft during this event. Please wear long pants and dress to get dirty! No registration required.

For More Information
Contact: Benton County Conservation
(319) 472-4942
[email protected]

Posted by: Conservation

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