Events
Spring Ephemeral Hike 'n Harvest: Thomas Mitchell
Join us for a seed harvesting event focused on early spring ephemeral wildflowers in our woodlands.
Volunteer Volunteer Time Off Woodland Restoration Families Ages Under 5 Ages 5-7 Ages 8-12 Ages 12-16 Ages 13-17 Adults Senior Adults
Thomas Mitchell Park
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Catch-n-Croakers
Learn to identify frogs by sight and sound before sloshing into the wetlands to catch these amazing ...
Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt Families Wildlife
Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt, Longhouse
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Native Plant Sale
Polk County Conservation and Prairie Landscape of Iowa are teaming up to offer two native plant sale...
Jester Park Outdoor Recreation and Wellness Center Native plants
Jester Park Outdoor Recreation & Wellness Center
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Hike for Health at Thomas Mitchell
Why walk the mall when you can enjoy the great outdoors? Hike along with this friendly group of natu...
Thomas Mitchell Park Adults Health and Wellness
Meet in pond parking lot
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Sunset Yoga
Take time to unwind as the sun sets on the outdoor plaza or the Great Hall of the Jester Park Nature...
Jester Park Nature Center Adults Health and Wellness
Jester Park Nature Center
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Women in the Woods with Wine - Pollination Celebration
This program is for adult women ages 21+ who want to become more comfortable and knowledgeable about...
Jester Park Nature Center Adults
Jester Park Nature Center
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Story Tellebration
Join volunteer storyteller, Carmen Epstein, for a fun, interactive tale tailored toward children age...
Jester Park Nature Center Ages Under 5 Families
Jester Park Nature Center
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Spring Ephemeral Hike 'n Harvest: Thomas Mitchell
Join us for a seed harvesting event focused on early spring ephemeral wildflowers in our woodlands.
Volunteer Volunteer Time Off Woodland Restoration Families Ages Under 5 Ages 5-7 Ages 8-12 Ages 12-16 Ages 13-17 Adults Senior Adults
Thomas Mitchell Park
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Nature Art
Join a naturalist to go on a short hike around Jester Park to collect some of nature’s treasures. Af...
Jester Park Nature Center Families
Jester Park Nature Center
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Kayak Basics
Learn the basics of kayaking. We will discuss gear, technique, and safety before hitting the water t...
Jester Park Outdoor Recreation and Wellness Center Paddling Ages 16 and up
Jester Park Outdoor Recreation & Wellness Center
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Dig Your Natives: Prairie Production Plots
Join Polk County Conservation’s efforts to restore our prairies and preserve local biodiversity!
Volunteer Volunteer Time Off Families Ages 12 and up Adults Senior Adults Ages 5-14 Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt Native plants Natives
Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt Natural Resources Headquarters
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Dig Your Natives: Prairie Production Plots
Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt Natural Resources Headquarters
Jr Horse Adventures Camp (ages 5-7)
Discover nature and horsemanship at Jester Park Equestrian Center! Our beginner-friendly camps are a...
Horse Adventures Horseback Riding Horses Camp Jester Park Equestrian Center Ages 5-7 Summer
Jester Park Equestrian Center
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