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Prairie Walk at Drake Community Library

This prairie "walk" will be more prairie, less walking, as the Drake Community Library prairie is locatied just off the library's south patio. We'll look at what's in bloom, and talk about using native plants in an urban landscape. This is a great way to get to know some of the plant species that have been growing in Iowa for thousands of years. 

Join us in June, July, and August to watch the prairie transform through the summer!

Kayaking at Diamond Lake

RSVPs are required for kayaking. To RSVP, call Amy at 319-213-5607.

Meet at the Diamond Lake Boat Ramp. Beginners welcome! All sessions start with a quick lesson. Kayaks and life jackets are provided.. These events will be held regularly throughout the summer, and are a great time to do something as a family, meet up with an old friend, or make new friends!

Kayaking at Diamond Lake

RSVPs are required for kayaking. To RSVP, call Amy at 319-213-5607.

Meet at the Diamond Lake Boat Ramp. Beginners welcome! All sessions start with a quick lesson. Kayaks and life jackets are provided.. These events will be held regularly throughout the summer, and are a great time to do something as a family, meet up with an old friend, or make new friends!

OWLS (Older Wiser Livelier Souls) - Make and Take Prairie Flower Bourquets

Join us for a brand new program! This one is geared for adults. We'll have different conservation topic or guest speaker joining us in the Foster Center at Diamond Lake on the third Thursday of each month. Feel free to bring a lunch to enjoy on the viewing deck or in the Foster Center after the program. 

Our August program will be a hands on bouquet building workshop with native Iowa prairie flowers! Bring your own (small mouth) mason jar and leave with a fresh summer bouquet! 

RSVPs are appreciated so that we can plan accordingly. 

Prairie Walk at Diamond Lake

This short and accessible walk along a paved trail is a great opportunity to see lots of Iowa's native plants. The hike is about  1 mile round trip, and we will look at wildflowers, large oak trees, and views of Diamond Lake Park. Meet at the Diamond Lake's main shelter. 

Summer Nature Explorers - Mini archeology

Nature Explorers is a free program for preschoolers through 5th graders - though learners of all ages are always welcome! We will meet every other Tuesday throughout the summer at the Main Shelter at Diamond Lake Park.  The same program will be offered at 10 am and 1 pm, come to whichever works for your family's schedule. Feel free to bring a picnic to eat in the shelter before or after your program!

A kid friendly intro to archeology, with lots of fun hands on activities! Learn how people have used clay, plant and animal fibers, and other natural resources to survive, and try making rope and pottery. 

This is our final summer program, before a quick break for labor day. Programs will start back up on September 10th. 

RSVPs are not required, but they are always appreciated!

Email Amy at aandrews@poweshiekcounty.org or text 319-213-5607.

Summer Nature Explorers - Mini archeology

Nature Explorers is a free program for preschoolers through 5th graders - though learners of all ages are always welcome! We will meet every other Tuesday throughout the summer at the Main Shelter at Diamond Lake Park.  The same program will be offered at 10 am and 1 pm, come to whichever works for your family's schedule. Feel free to bring a picnic to eat in the shelter before or after your program!

A kid friendly intro to archeology, with lots of fun hands on activities! Learn how people have used clay, plant and animal fibers, and other natural resources to survive, and try making rope and pottery. 

This is our final summer program, before a quick break for labor day. Programs will start back up on September 10th. 

RSVPs are not required, but they are always appreciated!

Email Amy at aandrews@poweshiekcounty.org or text 319-213-5607.

Kayaking at Diamond Lake

RSVPs are required for kayaking. To RSVP, call Amy at 319-213-5607.

Meet at the Diamond Lake Boat Ramp. Beginners welcome! All sessions start with a quick lesson. Kayaks and life jackets are provided.. These events will be held regularly throughout the summer, and are a great time to do something as a family, meet up with an old friend, or make new friends!

Kayaking at Diamond Lake

RSVPs are required for kayaking. To RSVP, call Amy at 319-213-5607.

Meet at the Diamond Lake Boat Ramp. Beginners welcome! All sessions start with a quick lesson. Kayaks and life jackets are provided.. These events will be held regularly throughout the summer, and are a great time to do something as a family, meet up with an old friend, or make new friends!