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Family Fun Events​

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Movie Night

No need to drive to the movie theater! Bring the family out to Lake Sugema Campgrounds. Remember to bring your lawn chair, blankets and snacks. This movie will be shown at the shelter house near the playground. Bug spray recommended. Kids 10 and under must be accompanied by a guardian.  

Dates:
May 27th at 8 pm
​June 10th at 9 pm

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Movie Night

No need to drive to the movie theater! Bring the family out to Bentonsport Campground. Remember to bring your lawn chair, blankets and snacks. This movie will be shown near the shelter house. Bug spray would be recommended. Kids 10 and under must be accompanied by a guardian.  ​

Dates:
July 15th at 9 pm

Free Fishing Weekend

Join us for an educational fishing event at Lake Sugema Wildlife Area. At this family fun event everyone will learn fishing basics and fish identification. This event will be held at South boat ramp. Kids 16 and under must be accompanied by a guardian. Limited tackle and fishing poles will be available.  Van Buren County Conservation Board will provide worms for bait, if you want to use any other bait you are encouraged to bring your own.

Dates:
June 3rd at 10 am


Stargazing 

​Join us at Lake Sugema Wildlife Area campgrounds to view the night sky. This guided program is about discovering different star patterns and constellations. If you have a  telescope you are encouraged to bring your own. 
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Dates: 
June 17th at 9 pm
July 22nd at 9 pm
Weather permitting, events may be rescheduled for a later date.
Van Buren County Conservation Board
816 Franklin St.
Keosauqua, Iowa 52565
319-293-3589
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Van Buren County Conservation  does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or gender identity in relation to any of the parks  events or activities offered to the public.
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