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 enjoyment. Looking for an excuse to get out of the house, make some new friends, and learn about the exciting world of nature? Then join […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
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, then create stunning bookmarks. At the end of the workshop, each participant will leave with a beautiful, handcrafted bookmark- perfect for spring reading. REGISTRATION: Required. […]
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 or craft. REGISTRATION: None COST: Free AGES: Recommended 2-5
