• 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, 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. […]

    $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 or craft. REGISTRATION: None COST: Free AGES: Recommended 2-5

  • 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 equipment will be provided.   Register Here: https://secure.rec1.com/IA/polk-county-ia/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTM2Nzg5MjI=    Polk County Conservation strives to host welcoming, accessible programs and events that enable all individuals to […]

  • Power of Play: Nature Collages

    At the North Shore, we know that play can be a powerful tool for a child’s growth and development. Have your child join us for a fun, creative morning of outdoor play. We will set out on a short nature walk, taking in the natural world around us and focus on things we can see, […]

    $5
  • Sunset Yoga

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

    Take time to unwind as the sun sets on the beach at Easter Lake. This gentle yoga class will focus on creating a mind and body nature connection as the sun sets. This Rooted in Nature program is offered in sponsorship with Unity Point. Please bring a yoga mat and block, comfortable clothing and water bottle. […]

    $15
  • Senior Fishing Day

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

    Come join Polk County Senior Services for a fun day of fishing on Iowa's Free Fishing Weekend. There will be prizes for the biggest, smallest, and most fish caught. Please bring your own pole if you have one. If not, Polk County Conservation will have a limited number available. Bait will be provided. Sack lunches […]

  • Family Fishing Basics

    Learn about the different kinds of fish in Iowa, fishing safety, casting, and how to tie a hook. It is Free Fishing Weekend in Iowa so no license in needed. Bait and poles will be provided. Feel free to bring a chair to sit in. Participants can fish from an accessible fishing dock or natural […]

    Free
  • Power of Play: Nature Recipes

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

    At the North Shore, we know that play can be a powerful tool for a child’s growth and development. Have your child join us for a fun, creative morning of outdoor play. We will have messy hands and busy brains following step-by-step recipes to create things like mud pies and other natural concoctions. This activity […]

    $5
  • Prairie Stomp Summer Music Series

    Prairie Stomp Summer Music Series

    Join us outside the Easter Lake Events Center for our 2025 Prairie Stomp Summer Music Series beginning on June 12! Each month, through August, a local, Iowa band will kick off the evening with live music. We will have Picket Fence Creamery ice cream on site for purchase. Music begins at 6 p.m. - June […]

    Free
  • 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 equipment will be provided.   Register Here: https://secure.rec1.com/IA/polk-county-ia/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTM2Nzg5Mjg=   Polk County Conservation strives to host welcoming, accessible programs and events that enable all individuals to […]