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  • 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 […]

  • image of a DSLR camera on the ground surrounded by orange leaves.

    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 […]

  • 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 […]

    $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 […]

  • Image of a group of people in front of a screen projector with a person standing next to it.

    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 […]

    Free

  • image of a group of people sitting on the floor in a criss cross yoga seated position

    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 group of four people sitting on the ground in a forest with a blanket under them.

    Nature Immersion – Gratitude for Nature

    Easter Lake Park, Shelter #4

    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 […]

    $10