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Pumpkin Party!

October 20, 2018 from 11am to 1pm – Johnson Coutny Poor Farm/Grow: Johnson County Please join Take A Kid Outdoors (TAKO) on Saturday, October 20th from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Johnson County Poor Farm for our Annual Pumpkin Carving Event. We have plenty of carving kits, paint,… Organized by Judith E. Joyce | Type: kids, &amp, family

Signs of Fall Hike

October 21, 2018 from 10am to 12pm – Pocono Environmental Education Center Take a hike with us and discover the science behind the wonderful season of fall. We’ll discuss changing animal behavior, why leaves change color, and why it’s the best season to be out and about! $5 Organized by Pocono Environmental Ed Center | Type: educational, hike
Fungus Among Us

October 21, 2018 from 1pm to 3pm – Pocono Environmental Education Center Search for fungus and lichen as you learn about the amazing world of decomposition and nutrient cycling. No collecting will be done within the Park. $5 Organized by Pocono Environmental Ed Center | Type: educational, program

Fall Fest

October 26, 2018 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm – Aldo Leopold Nature Center Enjoy Aldo Leopold Nature Center’s annual spooky (but not scary) celebration of fall. There will be indoor and outdoor activities for the whole family. You can dress up for the costume parade, visit… Organized by Sierra Munoz | Type: family, public, program
No Child Left Inside: A Night Out For Nature 2018

October 26, 2018 from 7pm to 10pm – Varley Art Gallery My name is Mark Yearwood and I am the Executive Director of Kids In the Woods initiative—K.I.W.I., a legally incorporated non profit organization dedicated to reconnecting children to nature in Toron… Organized by Kids In the Woods Initiative | Type: fundraiser

Clean Sweep River Cleanup!

October 27, 2018 from 9am to 12pm – Mission Valley Join us for our BIGGEST RIVER CLEANUP OF THE YEAR! October is Clean River Month, and what better time to remove every piece of trash from our Discovery Center site at Qualcomm Way to the Ocean… tha… Organized by The San Diego River Park Foundation | Type: volunteer, event

Little Eco Explorers: Bats

October 28, 2018 from 10am to 11:30am – Pocono Environmental Education Center A fun hands-on program for young children! Join us for a story, craft, and activity focusing on bats. Call for details. $5/Child Organized by Pocono Environmental Ed Center | Type: educational, craft

The Sustain Dane Summit 2018

November 2, 2018 from 8am to 4pm – Gordon Dining and Event Center The Sustain Dane Summit is an annual sustainability gathering that brings together students, activists, neighbors, professionals, families and community leaders. (Español abajo) Now in its tenth yea… Organized by Lucille Marshall | Type: conference, summit

Ecozone Discovery Room

November 4, 2018 from 1pm to 4pm – Pocono Environmental Education Center Climb into a bald eagle’s nest, crawl into a bat cave, explore a beaver lodge, and dig in a fossil pit! Explore this indoor discovery room and enjoy hands-on exhibits on natural history, sustainabil… Organized by Pocono Environmental Ed Center | Type: educational, program

San Diego River Estuary Cleanup

November 10, 2018 from 9am to 12pm – San Diego River Estuary Come join us at our Estuary Clean & Green event! The San Diego River Estuary is a critically important 330 acre wildlife area with habitat for many sensitive species, including endangered birds t… Organized by The San Diego River Park Foundation | Type: volunteer, event