Nature Friends Storytime-Fish

Nature Friends Storytime is a fun, outdoor program for children ages 4–6 with an adult. Each session includes a nature-themed story followed by a simple craft or hands-on activity that encourages curiosity and learning about the world outside. This summer’s topics include turtles, mammals, and fish. This is a free event with limited space and registration is required.

Please note you will only need to register your child as adults will not be included in the count of participants.

Program Cancellation & Refund Policy

If a program is cancelled by Marion County Conservation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances, you will receive a full refund.

Marion County Board of Supervisor

Monarch Tagging

Join us for an exciting Monarch Tagging Event where you'll have the chance to catch, tag, and release these amazing butterflies! Learn the science behind monarch migration and why tagging is so important in understanding their journey. Using insect nets, we'll safely capture these beautiful creatures, attach tiny tags, and send them on their way.

If you have an insect net you are welcome to bring it along. There will be a limited number of nets available for use. MCCD recommends close toed shoes, long pants, sunscreen, and a water bottle. Staff will provide brief instructions at 9:30AM in the classroom. We will then head outside and be available until 11:30AM for tagging. This is a free event. Please register as space is limited.

Monarch Tagging

Join us for an exciting Monarch Tagging Event where you'll have the chance to catch, tag, and release these amazing butterflies! Learn the science behind monarch migration and why tagging is so important in understanding their journey. Using insect nets, we'll safely capture these beautiful creatures, attach tiny tags, and send them on their way.

If you have an insect net you are welcome to bring it along. There will be a limited number of nets available for use. MCCD recommends close toed shoes, long pants, sunscreen, and a water bottle. Staff will provide brief instructions at 9:30 AM in the classroom. We will then head outside and be available until 11:30AM for tagging. This is a free event. Please register as space is limited.

Monarch Tagging

Join us for an exciting Monarch Tagging Event where you'll have the chance to catch, tag, and release these amazing butterflies! Learn the science behind monarch migration and why tagging is so important in understanding their journey. Using insect nets, we'll safely capture these beautiful creatures, attach tiny tags, and send them on their way.

If you have an insect net you are welcome to bring it along. There will be a limited number of nets available for use. MCCD recommends close toed shoes, long pants, sunscreen, and a water bottle. Staff will provide brief instructions at 3PM in the classroom. We will then head outside and be available until 4:30 PM for tagging. This is a free event. Please register as space is limited.

Marion County Board of Supervisor

Apples From Harvest to Home

Apples are a nutritious and delicious food! Join MCCD and guest presenter Mary Blair, Naturalist with Iowa County Conservation, for a hands-on program and learn how to process and preserve apples. You will learn about different preservation methods for the apple, how to use the whole fruit to make apple cider vinegar and applesauce during a slide presentation. Then put your new knowledge to work and make each of these to take home with you.

There is a materials fee of $10. Registration is required and space is limited. This program is geared towards those 16+

Program Cancellation & Refund Policy

If a program is cancelled by Marion County Conservation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances, you will receive a full refund.

Marion County Board of Supervisor