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Scott County, City and State offices will be closed Wednesday, November 11, 2026 in observation of Veterans Day.
Visit the Scott County Veterans Memorial of those from Scott County who made the supreme sacrifice. For Veterans Day information including proclamations, history, posters, and more, visit http://www.va.gov/opa/vetsday/.
Join naturalist Mike for a lesson on wreath making. Participants will create a grapevine base and then decorate it with seeds, pods, corn husks, and cobs. Participants may bring items to decorate and/or share. This program is part of our Fall Ecology Day.
Wreath kits are $5 each.
Registration online required: Wreath
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During this FREE program, you will learn:
- about the fungus lifecycle.
- how to identify native mushrooms.
- when you can find them.
- arts and crafts using mushrooms.
Then, we will go on a fall mushroom foray hike. This program is part of our Fall Ecology Day!
Online registration is required: Mushroom
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Once a month the Wapsi River EE Center will be hosting a day just for homeschoolers!
Joins us for themed programming led by our Naturalists! The goal of this series is to immerse children in the natural world and help them experience seasonal phenomena in a hands-on way.
Programming is most appropriate for K-8th grades, though all ages welcome. Program fee of $3/person payable at registration.
Please come prepared for the weather because much of the planned programming will take place outdoors. [ Click Title for Full Article ]
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Scott County, City and State offices will be closed Thursday, November 26, 2026 and Friday, November 27, 2026 in observation of Thanksgiving. Additionally, the General Store is closed Saturday.
