Flora, Fauna & Females: Wild Rose Campout

Flora, Fauna & Females: Wild Rose Camp Out

Saturday October 12th at 11am - Sunday October 13th at 10am

21+years of age & older

Come join us for a night under the stars and make new gal pals! This overnight adventure is for women 21+ years of age to forge fresh friendships and strengthen the bonds you already have.

The Campout begins Saturday at 11am at Wild Rose Cabin - Winegar and Tobin Wildlife Area (2358 Benton Buchanan Rd, Brandon, IA 52210) and concludes on Sunday at 10am. Join us for a range of activities such as yoga, a mindfulness hike, nature journaling, nighttime scavenger hunt, candle painting, Dutch oven cooking, a coffee/tea station, team building exercises, stargazing, and much more!

Campers will share a tent provided unless you opt to bring your own. We will supply shared tents. If you prefer your own tent for added comfort, kindly bring your own. Campers will need to provide their own sleeping gear (sleeping bags, sleeping pads, pillows, etc.). 

Please bring a reusable water bottle, coffee cup, and lawn chair. Additionally, we will be having a drink and snack exchange, so feel free to bring your favorite non-alcoholic or alcoholic beverage or snack to share with others. Participation is optional in snack/drink share. Please be aware that our fridge and freezer space is very limited.

Other optional items to bring to use during free time: fishing (must have a valid fishing license & bring your own gear), books, hammock & yard games/card games, anything that will help you feel comfortable.

Cost includes food (lunch, dinner, breakfast & warm beverages), camping, supplies for activities and yoga instruction.

Space is limited to 10 women. Registration is required by October 4th at 5pm.

Questions? Call/text Faith at 319-560-9809 or Ceci at 319-560-9806.

Artistry with Aaron: Full Moon Painting

Artistry with Aaron: Full Moon Painting

October 17th, 6:30PM-8:00PM at Benton County Nature Center; $30/adult & $20/kid

This painting class led by Naturalist Aaron will include step-by-step instruction, one 11x14” canvas, and painting supplies to make a Hunter's Moon painting, $30 for adult, $20 for kid. No refunds. Registration is required by October 11th by visiting www.mycountyparks.com

Suicide Prevention Coalition Meeting

Upcycle Gift Bags, Bows & Tags

Upcycle Gift Bags, Bows & Tags

November 14th, 6:00PM - 7:30PM at Benton County Nature Center

Reduce, reuse, recycle, gift! We will be making gift bags, creating unique bows and custom gift tags during this program. Bring in old calendars, wrapping paper and cards to give them new life! BCC will have some items to create a gift bag, tags and bows. Feel free to bring snacks and beverages. Registration is required for this program by visiting www.mycountyparks.com