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Older, Wiser, Livelier, Seniors - Biking Alaska - CANCELLED
Looking for an excuse to get out of the house, make some new friends, enjoy a good meal and learn ab...
Jester Park Lodge
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Nature's Story Hour - CANCELLED
Pack your picnic lunch, blanket and bring our family for an hour of nature stories and activities wi...
Jester Park Fort Des Moines Park Easter Lake Park Yellow Banks Park Nature's Story Hour
Jester Park, Shelter #6
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Toddler Tales - CANCELLED
Let your imagination run wild with this fun, nature-themed story time! Hear a story followed by the ...
Jester Park Nature Center Toddler Tales
Jester Park Nature Center
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Wild Night Life & Hike - CANCELLED
Sit around the campfire as we discuss the wild nightlife in Jester Park. A short hike will follow as...
Jester Park, Camp Area 5
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Fishing Basics - CANCELLED
Learn about the different kinds of fish in Iowa, fishing safety, casting, and how to tie a hook. It ...
Fort Des Moines Park, Shelter #1
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Shrinrin-Yoku - Japanese Forest Bathing
Explore the unique healing path of Shinrin Yoku or Japanese Forest bathing with Brandy Case-Haub, a ...
Shinrin Yoku Japanese Forest Bathing Fort Des Moines Park Rooted in Nature
Fort Des Moines Park, Shelter #3
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Happy Little Tree Hour - CANCELLED
Unwind with your choice of adult beverage as we paint along with the legendary painter Bob Ross. Fac...
Jester Park Nature Center Happy Little Tree Hour
Jester Park Nature Center
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Shooting Camp - CANCELLED
This camp will introduce participants (ages 12-16) to the lifelong sport of target shooting. We'll l...
Jester Park Nature Center Archery Air Rifles Summer Camp
Jester Park Nature Center
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Jr. Naturalist Camp - CANCELLED
Do you know a child who loves the outdoors? Campers will spend the week fishing, canoeing, hiking, g...
Jester Park Nature Center Summer Camp
Jester Park Nature Center
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Nature Friends - CANCELLED (1)
Join a naturalist in a nature adventure! We will explore a different nature topic each evening throu...
Easter Lake Park Jester Park Nature Center Fort Des Moines Park Nature Friends
Jester Park Nature Center
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Lunch and Lures - CANCELLED
Bring your lunch and fishing gear as we visit a different Polk County pond each month during the sum...
Fort Des Moines Park Fishing Jester Park Yellow Banks Park
Fort Des Moines Park, Shelter #1
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Mindful Walking
Enjoy time walking mindfully on this silent, meditative walk with Andrew from Walking Space. Partici...
Jester Park Rooted in Nature Mindful Walking
Jester Park, Shelter #5
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