• Groundhogs and other Furry Friends

    Easter Lake Event Center 2830 Easter Lake Drive, Des Moines, IA, United States

    Some can fly, some can dig, and some can swim, but we all have one thing in common, we’re all mammals, including us. We’ll discuss the characteristics that make groundhogs and other furry friends (mammals) a unique class of animals and review the diverse selection of species living here in Iowa. REGISTRATION: None COST: Free […]

  • Toddler Tales: Nocturnal Animals

    Easter Lake Event Center 2830 Easter Lake Drive, Des Moines, IA, United States

    Let your imagination run wild with this fun, nature-themed story time! Hear a story followed by the naturalist’s choice of an activity such as an animal encounter, puppets or craft. REGISTRATION: None COST: Free AGES: Recommended 2-5

  • Pressed Flower Bookmarks Workshop

    Easter Lake Event Center 2830 Easter Lake Drive, Des Moines, IA, United States

    Celebrate Read Across America and discover the beauty of nature through art in our Pressed Flower Bookmarks Workshop at Easter Lake. Participants will learn how to press and preserve flowers, […]

    $5
  • Toddler Tales: Rabbits

    Easter Lake Event Center 2830 Easter Lake Drive, Des Moines, IA, United States

    Let your toddler's imagination run wild with this fun, nature-themed tale about rabbits! Hear a story followed by the naturalist’s choice of an activity such as an animal encounter, puppets […]

  • Sunset Paddle

    The Easter Lake Event Center 2816 Shoreline Road, Des Moines, United States

    Join us for a relaxing evening on the lake! Learn the basics of kayaking before hitting the water to explore Easter Lake and watch the sunset on the water. All […]

  • Sunset Paddle

    The Easter Lake Event Center 2816 Shoreline Road, Des Moines, United States

    Join us for a relaxing evening on the lake! Learn the basics of kayaking before hitting the water to explore Easter Lake and watch the sunset on the water. All […]

  • Sunset Paddle

    The Easter Lake Event Center 2816 Shoreline Road, Des Moines, United States

    Join us for a relaxing evening on the lake! Learn the basics of kayaking before hitting the water to explore Easter Lake and watch the sunset on the water. All […]

  • Sunset Paddle

    The Easter Lake Event Center 2816 Shoreline Road, Des Moines, United States

    Join us for a relaxing evening on the lake! Learn the basics of kayaking before hitting the water to explore Easter Lake and watch the sunset on the water. All […]

  • Sunset Paddle

    The Easter Lake Event Center 2816 Shoreline Road, Des Moines, United States

    Join us for a relaxing evening on the lake! Learn the basics of kayaking before hitting the water to explore Easter Lake and watch the sunset on the water. All […]

  • Trunk or Treat at the North Shore!

    Join us at Athene North Shore Recreation Area for an evening of Halloween fun! The North Shore's parking lot will offer a safe space to walk or roll from trunk […]