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April 8
Spring Scavenger Hunt
11:00 am to 1:00pm
Starr's Cave Park and Preserve
Spring Scavenger Hunt
11627 Starr's Cave Road
Burlington, IA
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April 8, 2023
11:00 am · 1:00pm
Des Moines County Conservation will be hosting a Spring Scavenger Hunt on April 8th from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. This event will take place at the Starr’s Cave Park and Preserve. Participants will be given a list of items to search for throughout the park.
There is no fee or registration required for this event. Please dress for the weather and look at the Starr’s Cave Nature Center Facebook page for event changes and cancellations or call Starr’s Cave Nature Center at (319)753-5808.
For More Information
Contact: Jacklyn
(319) 753-5808
goodmanj@dmcounty.com Posted by: Conservation
April 11
Board of Supervisors Meeting
9:00 am
Courthouse
Board of Supervisors Meeting
513 N. Main St.
Burlington, IA
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April 11, 2023
9:00 am
The Des Moines County Board of Supervisors meets in regular sessions on Tuesdays in the courthouse boardroom. To be on the agenda, please submit a request to the Auditor's Office by 10 a.m. on the Friday before the next Tuesday's board meeting.
Posted by: Board of Supervisors
April 13
Hike A Park Shimek State Forest
3:00 pm to 4:00pm
Black Oak Lake
Hike A Park Shimek State Forest
33653 Route J56
Farmington, IA
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April 13, 2023
3:00 pm · 4:00pm
The next hike will be on April 13th and take place at Shimek State Forest in Lee County. We will meet at the Black Oak Lake parking lot at 3:00 p.m. The Spring Hike A Park series will begin in March and run through May. During this series, a naturalist will lead a hike at a different county park on alternate Thursdays. Des Moines County Conservation will be partnering with Lee County Conservation for several of the hikes in this series.
Whether you are trying to stay fit or want to explore some new parks, this series is for you. These programs will fluctuate between distances of 1-4 miles. Participants may leave at any time. There is no fee or registration required for this program. Please dress for the weather and look at the Starr’s Cave Nature Center Facebook page for event changes and cancellations or call Starr’s Cave Nature Center at (319)753-5808.
For More Information
Contact: Jacklyn
(319) 753-5808
goodmanj@dmcounty.com Posted by: Conservation
April 15
Passport Acceptance Fair
8:00 am to 12:00pm
Recorder's Office
Passport Acceptance Fair
513 N Main St.
Burlington, IA
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April 15, 2023
8:00 am · 12:00pm
The Des Moines County Recorder's Office will be hosting a Passport Fair on Saturday, April 15th from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at the Recorder's Office; 2nd floor of the Court House.
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Contact: Des Moines County Recorder
(319) 753-8221
Website Posted by: Recorder
April 18
Board of Supervisors Meeting
9:00 am
Courthouse
Board of Supervisors Meeting
513 N. Main St.
Burlington, IA
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April 18, 2023
9:00 am
The Des Moines County Board of Supervisors meets in regular sessions on Tuesdays in the courthouse boardroom. To be on the agenda, please submit a request to the Auditor's Office by 10 a.m. on the Friday before the next Tuesday's board meeting.
Posted by: Board of Supervisors
April 22
Earth Day Cleanup
8:00 am to 12:00am
The Port of Burlington
Earth Day Cleanup
400 N Front St
Burlington, IA
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April 22, 2023
8:00 am · 12:00am
Join us for the annual Earth Day community cleanup event! The day involves hundreds of volunteers working together to Keep Burlington Beautiful.
Register at the Port between 8AM - 9AM to receive a FREE t-shirt, supplies, and a site location for litter pick up. Return back to the Port after cleanup for door prizes and a light lunch (provided) between 11AM - 12PM.
For More Information
Contact: Marcus Nack
(319) 753-5808
nackm@dmcounty.com Posted by: Conservation
April 25
Board of Supervisors Meeting
9:00 am
Courthouse
Board of Supervisors Meeting
513 N. Main St.
Burlington, IA
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April 25, 2023
9:00 am
The Des Moines County Board of Supervisors meets in regular sessions on Tuesdays in the courthouse boardroom. To be on the agenda, please submit a request to the Auditor's Office by 10 a.m. on the Friday before the next Tuesday's board meeting.
Posted by: Board of Supervisors
April 27
Hike A Park Hunt Woods
3:00 pm to 4:00pm
Hunt Woods Recreation Area
Hike A Park Hunt Woods
12412 65th St.
Burlington, IA
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April 27, 2023
3:00 pm · 4:00pm
The next hike will be on April 27th and take place at Hunt Woods Recreation Area. We will meet at the parking lot at 3:00 p.m. The Spring Hike A Park series will run through May. During this series, a naturalist will lead a hike at a different county park on alternate Thursdays. Des Moines County Conservation will be partnering with Lee County Conservation for several of the hikes in this series.
Whether you are trying to stay fit or want to explore some new parks, this series is for you. These programs will fluctuate between distances of 1-4 miles. Participants may leave at any time. There is no fee or registration required for this program. Please dress for the weather and look at the Starr’s Cave Nature Center Facebook page for event changes and cancellations or call Starr’s Cave Nature Center at (319)753-5808.
For More Information
Contact: Jacklyn
(319) 753-5808
goodmanj@dmcounty.com Posted by: Conservation