Join us for our 2026 Prairie Stomp Summer Music Series at Easter Lake! Each month through August, a local, Iowa band will kick off the evening with live music by the lake at the North Shore Recreation Area at Easter Lake. We will have Picket Fence Creamery ice cream and standard concessions available for purchase. […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join a certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide during this restorative nature immersion as you practice gratitude during this season of thanks. Participants will be guided through a series of […]
