Events and Programs

Monarch Magic

Saturday, September 7, 2024 – 10 am -1 pm
Ada Hayden Heritage Park, Ames, Iowa

A free, family-friendly event for all ages taking place at Ada Hayden Heritage Park. Experience the magic of tagging a monarch butterfly to help scientists track their migration. Participate in many fun activities to learn more about this butterfly and other pollinators.

Iowa Water Summit

Tuesday, October 8, 2024, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Izaak Walton League Des Moines Chapter, 4343 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50321

This one day gathering will bring together organizations and individuals with a shared interest in clean water and water quality monitoring.

See the agenda and register for the Iowa Water Summit here.

Note: This event was scheduled to complement the Iowa Nature Summit but is located at a different venue and requires separate registration (just $20).