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Kids can explore the real Mushroom Kingdom in this action-packed nature program inspired by video game-related fun! Registration required by June 12.

Experience winter magic on a snowshoe hike under the full moon. Gear is provided.

Celebrate autumn with a fun leaf art workshop at Jester Park! Enjoy a scenic hike, gather vibrant leaves, and create unique seasonal art—perfect for all ages and skill levels.

Spirits in the Gardens is a popular Halloween event with over 1,000 hand-carved pumpkins! Enjoy activities, games, and trick-or-treating Friday, October 11 through Sunday, October 13. Get your tickets early, […]

Learn about asteroids, meteors, and meteorites, and spend the night gazing at the Perseid meteor shower, the moon, and the stars. Bring a lawn chair or blanket for a cozy […]

Discover a series of special butterflies hidden on the trail in Grandview Park throughout June! This self-led, family-friendly activity is free and perfect for all ages to enjoy the park […]

Discover 140 acres of rolling hills, featuring streams, ponds, woods, and a play area. Join the Brenton Arbortum’s homeschool nature clubs from 9-10am for Nature Club Kids (ages 7+), and […]

Join Polk County Naturalist Heidi Anderson for an exciting outdoor adventure to learn about wild edible plants, including identification, safety, sustainable harvesting, and nutrition.

Every Wednesday from May through September, join a free yoga session open to all skill levels, set against the serene backdrop of nature. No registration required—just show up ready to […]

Spring flower lovers rejoice! Immerse yourself in a vibrant display of thousands of tulips, hyacinths, and other bulbs with extended evening hours for peak bloom. Details on the best viewing […]

Led by a naturalist, this leisurely spring walk explores Iowa’s native wildflowers and other plants in the woods.

Join the Extraordinary Egg Hunt to explore Water Works Park, hunt for eggs, and help clean the park for a fun Earth Day celebration!