Soup & Seed Harvest @ Sunset
Join us for an evening prairie seed harvest event! We’ll gather prairie seed for Polk County Conservation followed by a bonfire soup dinner.
Witches in the Wild (Eastern Iowa)
Calling all witches and wanderers who are absolutely willing to run through the woods on a broomstick for a good photo! Grab your hiking boots and witch hat, and meet us at Wildcat Den State Park for a magical afternoon!
October Gentle Hike
Join us for the first of a new hike series: Gentle Hikes! Gentle hikes are for folks who enjoy a nice meander through the forest, taking in the sights and small wonders of the world. These hikes are perfect for folks new to hiking and/or who need or prefer a relaxed hiking pace.
Meet Your County Park Hikes: Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt
Iowa’s County Park system is truly special, and unique to our state: some of the most beautiful and protection-worthy parts of our state live in county parks…and we want you to meet them!
In this new hiking series, we invite you to discover one of the lesser-known county parks in Polk County: Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt.
Apple Season Pike w/ Pie Bird Pies (RESCHEDULED)
Pikes are back, baby! Celebrate apple season with us with an apple-themed menu and a wander through Kuehn Conservation Area.
Eastern Iowa September Community Hike
Join us for a free, community-focused hike in the Quad Cities! Our community hikes are free and open to women, non-binary and gender fluid folks.
Fall Equinox Hike
Welcome the new season with an evening hike with us! The fall equinox marks a time of change — brilliant plant color, cooler temps and introspection. Celebrate with us on the day the season turns over, with a hike through one of our favorite parks in Central Iowa.
Fall Fungi Foray
September is a fantastic month for finding fungi in the forests! Hike with us to explore all the nooks and crannies where fungi live as we learn about what varieties can be found in Iowa.
Bluffs & Balance: Hike & Yoga (Eastern Iowa)
A fall adventure combining a guided hike through the wooded bluff trails at Illiniwek Forest Preserve with a short, all-levels standing yoga/mobility session at the Mississippi River overlook and a fall picnic.