Join us for a creative class designed to help you capture the magic of your travels in a personalized, meaningful way! Led by experienced traveler and photographer/writer/artist Lauren Matysik, this workshop will guide you through the process of transforming your vacation memories into a beautifully curated adventure journal.

What do you get when you combine the two best things in the world, pies and hikes? Pikes! Join Wander Women and Pie Bird Pies on the tastiest collaboration nature’s ever seen as we wander through our favorite parks in Central Iowa and enjoy Des Moines’ best pies!

In this workshop, you'll learn to knit your first scarf or cowl, perfect for cooler days and outdoor hikes! You'll walk away with a beautiful scarf or cowl (or at least the knowledge of how to finish your project, if you need more time!) and the confidence to try your own projects! This class if perfect for folks brand new to knitting and those with basic knitting experience.

Grab your hiking shoes and your yoga mat! Join us for a monthly partnered hike and yoga flow from Wander Women and our pals, Rooted Yoga and Fitness!

Just in time for fall's peak beauty, join us for this workshop where you'll learn the basics of painting while enjoying the weather! Participants will explore Hartman Reserve Nature area in Cedar Falls while capturing the beauty of the season in a dynamic way: through plein air painting (or outdoor painting). Take a moment to unwind and mindfully study the beauty of our environment in this beginner level class!

Join us for a moonlit hike and gathering to celebrate the full moon and connect to each other and ourselves as we dive deep into the topic of menstruation and cycles! For so long, the topic of menstruation and the role it plays in our lives has been shamed or overlooked, and we're thrilled to partner with Amber Francis of Planned Parenthood to spend time outdoors, talk some real talk about our cycles, and build community!

What a great second season, Nebraska! Come out and celebrate with us as we enjoy the fall weather and gather together with all the awesome Wanderers and partners from our summer season!

Join Wander Women for a tree-mendous and interactive Sprouts hike at Jester Park! Enjoy a delightful and kid-forward Sprouts "All About Trees" Hike during early October, peak leaf peeping time! This event is designed for nature-loving mom/female caregivers and their adventurous sprouts of any gender aged 6-10 to enjoy a memorable outdoor experience together.

Come see the fall color from a new vantage point: on the water! We’ll gather at the newly renovated Easter Lake Park on Des Moines's south side for a beautiful evening paddle on the lake — one of the best areas for fall color in the metro — and then gather for fall-themed desserts to cap the evening.

Grab your hiking shoes and your yoga mat! Join us for a monthly partnered hike and yoga flow from Wander Women and our pals, Rooted Yoga and Fitness!

What do you get when you combine the two best things in the world, pies and hikes? Pikes! Join Wander Women and Pie Bird Pies on the tastiest collaboration nature’s ever seen as we wander through our favorite parks in Central Iowa and enjoy Des Moines’ best pies!

Join WW and the Iowa DNR for a beginner-friendly archery introduction class! Learn how to shoot a bow and arrow, and embrace your inner Artemis.

Join us for a moonlit hike and gathering to celebrate the full moon and connect to each other and ourselves as we dive deep into the topic of menstruation and cycles! For so long, the topic of menstruation and the role it plays in our lives has been shamed or overlooked, and we're thrilled to partner with Amber Francis of Planned Parenthood to spend time outdoors, talk some real talk about our cycles, and build community!

Come enjoy the end of summer on a sunset paddle with friends! We’ll gather at the newly renovated Easter Lake Park on Des Moines's south side for a beautiful evening paddle on the lake and then gather for dessert to cap the evening.

Join us for a beginner-friendly lake paddle to start your Saturday morning. We’ll launch and paddle out to small Pork Chop Island for breakfast coffee and snacks from Bad Seed.

Our community hikes are free and open to women, non-binary and gender fluid folks who feel comfortable in spaces that center the experiences of women. Explore the deep wooded trails of Camp Wakonda, part of the Fontenelle Forest trail system. We’ll hike a 2.5-mile loop through trees, prairie, and the wetland marshes of the Missouri River.

Join us for a moonlit hike to celebrate unconventional Full Blue Moon! This full moon is a special one because while it's the only full moon in August, it's still considered a Blue Moon because of a rare astronomical rule.

What do you get when you combine the two best things in the world, pies and hikes? Pikes! Join Wander Women and Pie Bird Pies on the tastiest collaboration nature’s ever seen as we wander through our favorite parks in Central Iowa and enjoy Des Moines’ best pies!

Hop on a kayak and paddle with us down a 7-mile scenic stretch of the Elkhorn River. Check out the sandstone cliffs, abundant wildlife, and unique perspective of this important river system in West Omaha. This is an all-inclusive kayaking experience on a beginner-friendly stretch of the Elkhorn River. It’s a great opportunity for folks who want to try paddling and to do so in a safe and accessible environment.

Indian Cave State Park, located south of Peru, offers some of the best hiking in Eastern Nebraska with steep hills leading to stunning views of the Missouri River Valley. Join us for a half-day adventure as we hike a 6-mile loop of their 22-mile expansive trail system and enjoy a campfire dinner together after!

Grab your hiking shoes and your yoga mat! Join us for a monthly partnered hike and yoga flow from Wander Women and our pals, Rooted Yoga and Fitness! Come soak in the early summer season with an evening hike at beautiful Yellow Banks Park, and then a restorative yoga flow under the setting sun.

What do you get when you combine the two best things in the world, pies and hikes? Pikes! Join Wander Women and Pie Bird Pies on the tastiest collaboration nature’s ever seen as we wander through our favorite parks in Central Iowa and enjoy Des Moines’ best pies!

Come celebrate the summer solstice with us, Nebraska! A time to be joyful of the changing of season and light, Melissa Breazile (Naturalist and Kripalu Mindful Outdoor Guide) with Wild Tree will guide us through a series of invitations intended to connect ourselves back to the wild of nature.

Do you know about urban wetland tucked behind 120th and Maple in the heart of Omaha? With dozens of species of birds, mammals, and plants, Heron Haven features one of the last oxbow wetlands of Big Papio Creek. We’ll take a guided tour through the sanctuary, about a 1-mile, mostly flat route on boardwalk and dirt trail.

Spend a day paddling at the beautiful Big Creek Lake, and then make fresh pizza on a camp pizza stove! We will kayak around the lake, learn about the waterfowl, fish and plant life around Big Creek, and enjoy the late spring sun!

Spend spring among the flowers with us! Nestled between Omaha and Lincoln is a cut-flower farm called Harvest Home. Join us for a casual hike around the flower farm, where Harvest Home will show all the beautiful spring blooms, their production methods, and share gardening tips and tricks from their owner, Jamie.

Grab your hiking shoes and your yoga mat! Join us for a monthly partnered hike and yoga flow from Wander Women and our pals, Rooted Yoga and Fitness! Come soak in the early summer season with an evening hike at beautiful Water Works Park, and then a restorative yoga flow under the setting sun.

Hike and hang for the full moon! Join us for our monthly full moon hike — this month at lovely Easter Lake Park on the south side of Des Moines. Watch the sun set and the moon rise as we hike around the lake.