May 1 Tuesday
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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OWLS - Brazil
Several visits to northeast Brazil, the Amazon, and the Pantanal wetland over the last 10 years have given Dr. Jim Pease an understanding of the incredible biodiversity of Brazil.
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Lewis A. Jester Park
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May 5 Saturday
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Spring Wildflower HIke
Enjoy a beautiful spring day as we hike through the woods to view and identify the dazzling display of spring wildflowers.
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Thomas Mitchell Park
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May 6 Sunday
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Spring Wildflower Hike
Enjoy a beautiful spring day as we hike through the woods to view and identify the dazzling display of spring wildflowers.
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Lewis A. Jester Park
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May 6 Sunday
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Rain Barrel Workshop - FULL
Did you know that 50% of the pollution in our lakes and rivers is washed in by storm water? One way to slow down storm water runoff is to install a rain barrel.
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Lewis A. Jester Park
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May 7 Monday
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Nature Friends - It's Windy
Join a naturalist in a nature adventure! We will explore a different nature topic each evening through stories, sharing time, guided exploration, and art activities.
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Polk County Education Programs
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May 12 Saturday
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Kayak Basics - FULL
Learn the basics of recreational kayaking from a PCC naturalist. Participants will learn about types of kayaks, equipment, techniques, and have a chance to practice skills on the water.
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Lewis A. Jester Park
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May 12 Saturday
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Canoe Basics - FULL
Participants will learn about types of canoes, equipment, techniques, and have a chance to practice skills on the water.
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Lewis A. Jester Park
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May 18 Friday
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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Catch-n-Croakers
Learn to identify frogs by sight and sounds before sloshing into the wetlands to catch these amazing creatures.
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Lewis A. Jester Park
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May 19 Saturday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Central Iowa River Kayak Trip
Join us as we float down one of Iowa's most scenic rivers as we explore our state by kayak.
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Polk County Education Programs
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May 22 Tuesday
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Nature Friends - Silly Salamander
Join a naturalist in a nature adventure! We will explore a different nature topic each evening through stories, sharing time, guided exploration, and art activities.
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Fort Des Moines Park
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May 24 Thursday
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
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White Pole Road/Bonnie n' Clyde - FULL, add name to waiting list
Relive the historic moments along White Pole Road from the Bonnie n' Clyde stories to the first train robbery in the West.
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Polk County Education Programs
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