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 short discovery hike! This program will be entirely outdoors with a 10–15-minute seated program followed by a 30-minute hike on a paved trail with minimal […]

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 a relaxed hike in the park. Bring a friend or make some new ones during this fun event! A portion of our evening will be […]

$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 we go on a several mile hike around the varying terrains of Jester Park exploring, learning, and adventuring. Focus will be on animals, plants, habitats, […]

$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 be completely indoors and audience will be seated the majority of the time.   Polk County Conservation strives to host inclusive, accessible events and meetings […]

Free