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  • Man in Boat

    Adaptive Outdoor Recreation Day

    In partnership with Adaptive Sports Iowa and the Central Iowa VA, join us for a welcoming and supportive adaptive recreation event designed specifically for individuals with physical disabilities and veterans. […]

  • Sunset Kayak Paddle

    Sunset Kayak Paddle

    Enjoy a peaceful evening on the water as we paddle into the sunset. This beginner-friendly guided experience includes a safety overview before launching onto calm waters and is perfect for […]

  • Adults hiking

    Hike for Health

    Easter Lake Park, Shelter #3

    Why walk the mall when you can enjoy the great outdoors? Hike along with this friendly group of nature lovers who walk the trails each month for exercise and fun. Enjoy the camaraderie and explore some new trails. 

  • OWLS: Older, Wiser, Livelier, Seniors – Reptiles of Iowa

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

    Looking for an excuse to get out of the house, make some new friends, and learn about the exciting world of nature? Then join us! There are 46 species of reptiles in Iowa with three main groups: turtles, lizards and snakes. From spiny softshell turtles to prairie rattlesnakes and even a slender glass lizard, Iowa […]

  • Sunrise Inclusive Yoga

    Sunrise Gentle Movement Yoga
    The Easter Lake Event Center 2816 Shoreline Road, Des Moines, United States

    Begin your day as the sun rises at Athene North Shore with instructor Dr. Stacey Huffman, OT/L. This mixed-level class welcomes every body and meets you where you are, with chair-supported and standing options offered throughout so you can move in the way that feels best. Every posture is an invitation, never a requirement — […]

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    Mindful Yoga with a View

    Mindful Yoga with a View
    Easter Lake Event Center 2830 Easter Lake Drive, Des Moines, IA, United States

    This hatha-style yoga class is designed for participants exploring yoga for the first time, as well as for continuing participants who want to enhance their skills and dive deeper into […]

  • image of a male monarch butterfly on a green prairie flower

    Monarch Tagging

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

    Come learn about one of the world’s most talked about butterflies and what makes them so unique! We will also try our hand at catching and tagging monarchs as they migrate to their winter home in Mexico. Come prepared to move around and have some fun! REGISTRATION: None COST: Free AGES: All ages welcome Polk […]

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    Nature in Focus Photography Walk at Easter Lake

    Easter Lake Park, Shelter #4

    Bring your cameras and love for nature on this photography walk with a Polk County Conservation naturalist! We will wander the trails of a different park each month on the hunt for our next photography subject, while learning a few nature facts along the way. Document the seasons changing, wildlife sightings, and native plant growth […]

  • Image of a water color painting of a orange and pink sky with green hills and trees

    Fall Water Color Class

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

    This class is for those who may have never painted a day in their life or may have dabbled a little with watercolor but would like to learn more. We will start with the basics, discussing paints, brushes, paper, and technique before moving on to painting our first work of art. Class includes instructor, paints, […]

    $45

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    Fossil Fun

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

    Fossils are a great way to learn more about the past, so why not have some fun with them? Learn from a naturalist about some of Iowa’s fossils and geological past before a hands-on fossil activity. Come with curiosity and leave with some fun fossil facts! REGISTRATION: None COST: Free AGES: All ages welcome Polk […]

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    Older, Wiser, Livelier, Seniors – Carnivorous Plants

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

    Get into the spooky season by learning about hungry plants with the Greater Des Moines BOOtanical Garden! Carnivorous plants have adapted to survive nutrient-poor environments by trapping and digesting insects and small animals. Learn about different carnivorous plants, how they hunt, and their importance in nature. REGISTRATION: None COST: Free AGES: 12+ Polk County Conservation […]

    Free