Ice Storm Cleanup

Join volunteer forces to help heal damage caused by wicked winter storms. Remove brush and fallen trees from hiking trails, campgrounds and historic Home Farm. Lunch will be provided.

We will meet at 10 a.m. at the Betts Shop on Fig Ave (.8 miles south of Hwy 141). Please let elizabeth@whiterockconservancy.org know if you can help.

GRAND OPENING!! Bur Oak Visitor's Center, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.  Free.

Join us for guided nature hikes, a herpetile presentation by ISU Extension Specialist Rebecca Christoffel, a bird release, tree planting ceremony, and more! Live music by Iowa folk musician Dave Moore.

Yoga Under the Oaks 

Ground yourself with movement and meditation in the Whiterock Valley. This comprehensive yoga retreat will present opportunities for various forms of yoga, meditation, and self-renewal in a beautiful natural setting. Led by Lynn DuBord of Illuminate Yoga, the event is opened to new and experienced yogis.

Price is $195, includes meals. Register before May 1 to receive $40 off! Call Emily to register (712) 684-2697 x115.

Prairie Fundraiser. Music by Matt Woods and the Thunderbolts. 7-9pm. Free will donations.

Des Moines native Matt Woods is well versed in traditional delta, hill country and urban electric blues. So if you want to hear some down-home, hearth stomping rhythm, look no further. Event held at Riverside Park in Coon Rapids

Donations will help support Whiterock Conservancy's conservation efforts in the Middle Raccoon River Valley.

BioBlitz

Sorry! The BioBlitz has been cancelled this year. Check back in 2011!

Iowa Star Party. Register early to reserve your spot for a weekend-long meeting of astronomers and astronomy enthusiasts. Includes activities and Saturday evening banquet with speaker.

Iowa Star Party - FREE PUBLIC NIGHT on Friday, Sept. 3rd. Bring your friends and family for a night of stargazing under some of Iowa's darkest skies.