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Environmental Learning Center

2342 Hwy. 92, Oskaloosa, IA 52577                               (641)673-9327 

Monday - Wednesday  12:30 - 4:30 pm

Thursday - Friday  12:30 - 7:00 pm

Saturday 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Sunday  CLOSED

Hours are subject to change.

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Rules and Regulations

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Education Programs

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Upcoming Events

Night Crawler Hunt
April 24, 2025
White Oak Conservation Area
8:00pm to 9:00pm
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OWLS Program "YMCA Drumming Performance"
April 25, 2025
Environmental Learning Center, Caldwell Park
11:00am to 12:00pm
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Coffee Club at the ELC
May 2, 2025
Environmental Learning Center, Caldwell Park
9:00am to 10:00am
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Knee-High Naturalists "Owls"
May 7, 2025
Environmental Learning Center, Caldwell Park
9:00am to 10:00am
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Homeschool Science Lab "Fishing at Russell Wildlife Area"
May 7, 2025
Russell Wildlife Area
1:00pm to 2:00pm
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Terrarium Class
May 8, 2025
Environmental Learning Center, Caldwell Park
6:00pm to 7:00pm
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Wings of Life Documentary
May 20, 2025
Environmental Learning Center, Caldwell Park
1:00pm to 2:30pm
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B.A.R.K. Ranger Hike @ Quercus Wilderness Area
May 22, 2025
Quercus Wilderness Area
6:00pm to 7:00pm
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OWLS Program "Volunteer Iowa"
May 23, 2025
Environmental Learning Center, Caldwell Park
11:00am to 12:00pm
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Knee-High Naturalists "Exploring Ice"
June 4, 2025
Environmental Learning Center, Caldwell Park
9:00am to 10:00am
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Coffee Club at the ELC
June 6, 2025
Environmental Learning Center, Caldwell Park
9:00am to 10:00am
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Free Fishing Clinic! (all ages)
June 7, 2025
Russell Wildlife Area, Pond 1
10:00am to 12:00pm
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Monkey Kingdom Documentary
June 10, 2025
Environmental Learning Center, Caldwell Park
1:00pm to 2:30pm
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Bowfishing Basics
June 12, 2025
Russell Wildlife Area, Pond 1
7:00pm to 8:00pm
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Discovery Camp "Backyard Bugs" (5 & younger)
June 17, 2025
Environmental Learning Center, Caldwell Park
10:00am to 12:00pm
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Discovery Camp "Animal Planet" (5 & younger)
June 18, 2025
Environmental Learning Center, Caldwell Park
10:00am to 12:00pm
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Challenge Camp "Brave Wilderness" (ages 10-17)
June 19, 2025
Russell Wildlife Area
9:00am to 12:00pm
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Jr. Naturalist Camp "Pond Life" (ages 6-9)
June 24, 2025
Russell Wildlife Area
9:00am to 10:00am
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Jr. Naturalist Camp "Ice Age Adventures" (ages 6-9)
June 25, 2025
Environmental Learning Center, Caldwell Park
9:00am to 12:00pm
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Challenge Camp "Outdoor Adventures" (ages 10-17)
June 26, 2025
Russell Wildlife Area
9:00am to 12:00pm
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Evening Canoe Adventure
June 26, 2025
Russell Wildlife Area, Pond 1
6:00pm to 7:30pm
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OWLS Program "Dutch Oven Cooking"
June 27, 2025
Environmental Learning Center, Caldwell Park
11:00am to 12:00pm
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New Volunteer Training
June 30, 2025
Environmental Learning Center, Caldwell Park
1:00pm to 2:00pm
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New Volunteer Training
June 30, 2025
Environmental Learning Center, Caldwell Park
1:00pm to 2:00pm
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Lunch in a Park @ Quercus Wilderness Area
July 7, 2025
Quercus Wilderness Area
11:00am to 12:00pm
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Knee-High Naturalists "Nature Hike"
July 9, 2025
Environmental Learning Center, Caldwell Park
9:00am to 12:00pm
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Coffee Club at the ELC
July 11, 2025
Environmental Learning Center, Caldwell Park
9:00am to 10:00am
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Lunch in a Park @ Maskunky Marsh
July 14, 2025
Maskunky Marsh Bird Blind
11:00am to 12:00pm
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African Cats Documentary
July 15, 2025
Environmental Learning Center, Caldwell Park
1:00pm to 2:30pm
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B.A.R.K. Ranger Hike @ White Oak Conservation Area
July 17, 2025
Environmental Learning Center, Caldwell Park
6:00pm to 7:00pm
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Lunch in a Park @ Nicholson Park
July 21, 2025
Nicholson Park
11:00am to 12:00pm
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OWLS Program "Board Game Day"
July 25, 2025
Environmental Learning Center, Caldwell Park
11:00am to 12:00pm
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Lunch in a Park @ Environmental Learning Center
July 28, 2025
Environmental Learning Center, Caldwell Park
11:00am to 12:00pm
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