Latest Past Events

Yeader Creek Cleanup

Ewing Park Ashley Oakland Star Playground Parking lot 5300 Indianola Ave, Des Moines

Join Iowa Rivers Revival, Drake's professional environmental science fraternity, Epsilon Eta, the City of Des Moines Parks and Rec, and Easter Lake Watershed in cleaning Yeader Creek, a tributary to Easter Lake. The cleanup is from 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm through the portion that goes along McKinley Ave.

Free

Walnut Creek Watershed Festival

Campbell Recreation Area 12385 Woodlands Pkwy, Clive

Celebrate living in the Walnut Creek Watershed! In partnership with the City of Clive's Food Truck Friday, cities within the Walnut Creek Watershed, along with partners in conservation, will have informational booths and interactive stations that the whole family can visit to learn about the importance of keeping our creek healthy. This event is free to the public.

Lauridsen Skatepark Volunteer Days

Lauridsen Skate Park 901 Second Ave., Des Moines

  About this event Volunteers are invited to come out and make a positive impact at the Lauridsen Skatepark through litter removal and care for native gardens! Trash removal and care for three native gardens that help to improve water quality will help to beautify our favorite skatepark, but also positively impact the Des Moines River. ACTIVITY: Park beautification - litter removal, native garden maintenance ... Read more

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