Summer Skills at Fort Des Moines Park
Summer is about having fun and playing outside. Join PCC naturalists in July at Fort Des Moines Park as they introduce your 10-16 year old to some fun outdoor …
Interior Road at Jester Park Open
The interior park road that has been closed at Jester Park since March 13, is open as of Friday, June 16. We appreciate your patience while this park improvemen…
Fort Des Moines Park Summer Celebration
Come help us celebrate the park improvements that have been completed at Fort Des Moines Park, Shelter #3 on Thursday, June 22 from 4:30 – 7:00 p.m. Get in on…
Monday, June 26, 2017 - Thursday, June 29, 2017Water Wonders CampCome and get your feet wet as we discover all we can about water. We’ll compare ponds, rivers, lakes, and wetlands plus the animals that live in them. Daily field trips will take us to various Polk County parks. This camp is for youth ages 8-9 years old.
• Fee: $125
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Monday, June 26, 2017Summer Skills - GeocachingSummer is about having fun and playing outside. Join PCC naturalists as they introduce your 10-16 year old to some fun outdoor activities which can be enjoyed the rest of their lives. Come to one or sign-up for an entire series. All equipment will be provided. Pre-registration required. Fee: $10.
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Tuesday, June 27, 2017Summer Skills - GeocachingSummer is about having fun and playing outside. Join PCC naturalists as they introduce your 10-16 year old to some fun outdoor activities which can be enjoyed the rest of their lives. Come to one or sign-up for an entire series. All equipment will be provided. Pre-registration required. Fee: $10.
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Tuesday, June 27, 2017Nature Friends - Fish Iowa!Join a naturalist in a nature adventure for 3-5 year olds and an adult! We will explore a different nature topic each evening through stories, sharing time, guided exploration, and art activities. Snacks will be provided. This program is sponsored by West Des Moines Parks and Recreation.
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Wednesday, June 28, 2017Nature Playdate - Life in a PondExplore, discover and play in your local parks with a Polk County Naturalist. Meet families interested in getting their children outdoors for natural play and discovery. Wear appropriate clothes and shoes. We may be hiking, discovering life in a log or playing in the creek. This is a morning o...
Wednesday, June 28, 2017Summer Skills - Survival HikeSummer is about having fun and playing outside. Join PCC naturalists as they introduce your 10-16 year old to some fun outdoor activities which can be enjoyed the rest of their lives. Come to one or sign-up for an entire series. All equipment will be provided. Pre-registration required. Fee: $10.
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