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Kites and the Science of Flight
Build simple kites as we explore the science of flight. We will discuss the remarkable adaptations b...
Jester Park Nature Center Families
Jester Park Nature Center
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Wildflower Hike
Join a naturalist on a lovely spring day for a walk in the woods. We’ll take a leisurely stroll and ...
Thomas Mitchell Park Hikes Families
Thomas Mitchell Park, meet at pond parking lot
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Toddler Tales
Let your imagination run wild with this nature-themed story time! Hear a story followed by the natur...
Jester Park Nature Center Families Ages Under 5 Accessible
Jester Park Nature Center
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Older, Wiser, Livelier, Seniors - Osprey Recovery
Like all birds of prey that were devastated by DDT in mid-20th century, Ospreys have recovered. And...
Jester Park Nature Center Adults Accessible Wildlife
Jester Park Nature Center
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Horse Whispers in the Woods
A women’s circle of self-discovery through the intuitive and healing power of horses. This on-the-gr...
Health and Wellness Horses Jester Park Equestrian Center Women
Jester Park Equestrian 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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Shinrin Yoku at Jester Park
Explore the natural healing path of Shinrin Yoku or Japanese Forest bathing with Brandy Case Haub, a...
Jester Park Adults Health and Wellness
Jester Park, Shelter #5
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Pony Tales
Enjoy listening to a pony-themed story while the ponies of the Equestrian Center are listening nearb...
Horses Families FREE Jester Park Equestrian Center Ages Under 5 Ages 5-7 Ages 8-12
Jester Park Equestrian Center
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Wildlife Monitoring for Snakes
Sightings are becoming rarer as snakes are indicators of environmental changes. One way we monitor s...
Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt Wildlife
Sandhill Unit - 10623 NE 118th Ave., Maxwell
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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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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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