Birding Basics
You don't need to travel far to see incredible wildlife; you just need to know…
Spring Ephemeral Hike
There is a very narrow window each year to catch the "Spring Ephemerals"—those delicate wildflowers…
Sensory-Friendly Hours at SCI
The Science Center of Iowa (SCI) is a crown jewel of our downtown, and "Sensory-Friendly…
Kitchen Sink Herbalism
Forget the pristine apothecary; real magic happens right at the kitchen counter. Des Moines has…
Blank Park Zoo’s 60th Birthday
Our beloved Blank Park Zoo is turning the big 6-0, and the whole city is…
5/22/2026 | SCI Star Party – Science Center of Iowa
SCI Star Party 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM 401 W MLK Jr Pkwy, Des Moines,…
5/15/2026 | Spring Ephemeral Hike – Brown’s Woods Forest Preserve
Spring Ephemeral Hike 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM 465 Brown's Woods Dr, West Des Moines,…
5/12/2026 | Sensory-Friendly Hours – Science Center of Iowa
Sensory-Friendly Hours 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM 401 W MLK Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA…
5/5/2026 | Succulent Dish Gardens Workshop – Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
Succulent Dish Gardens Workshop 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM 909 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des…