Educational Info Session: Discovering Occupational Therapy: Nature’s Role

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

Join us for an informative session exploring the essence of occupational therapy and its synergy with the outdoors. Learn how nature serves as a powerful backdrop for occupational therapy practices, enhancing well-being and fostering holistic healing. Polk County Conservation strives to host inclusive, accessible events and meetings that enable individuals of all abilities to participate. […]

Free

The Magic of Nature

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

Let your imagination run wild as we discover the magic in nature. Put your creativity to work as we create our very own nature crowns and wands followed by a […]

Pints in the Park

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

Spend the evening sipping some brews and exploring the trails at Easter Lake Park. We’ll meet at the Easter Lake Event Center to try some locally brewed beer followed by […]

$15

Adult Summer Camp Retreat

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

That’s right, this is summer camp, but for the grown-ups. Sign-up with your friend, your partner in crime, your family, or just by yourself. We’ll spend the day outdoors while […]

$25

Geology Rocks

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

Come learn the basics of geology, like what rocks are made of and how do they form. We’ll get hands on exploring a variety of rocks and minerals. Program will […]

Free

Older, Wiser, Livelier Seniors (OWLS): Mammal Mania

The Easter Lake Event Center 2816 Shoreline Road, Des Moines, 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. Learn the characteristics that make mammals a […]

Older, Wiser, Livelier Seniors (OWLS): Winter is for the Birds

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

Join us as we learn about Iowa winter birds and how to feed them. Bird feeding offers people an opportunity to see birds at close range while providing hours of […]

Nature in Focus: Winterscapes

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

Join us for a four-part nature photography class, held once a month at various parks in Polk County. Each session will focus on a different aspect of nature photography. Sign […]