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Hope Ministries Free Easter Meals @ 9:00am
by Hope Ministries

Hope Ministries wants to bless you this Easter! On Saturday, April 4, Hope Ministries will be delivering Easter Meals to families and individuals in need around the Des Moines area. Volunteer registration will open on February 23 and meal order reservations will open on March 9. Volunteer Needs To make Easter meal deliveries possible,...

Group Sign Up: Groups can email Missy Reams at missy@familiesforward.org to schedule. For group of 4 or more, you can choose your date and time. We are pretty flexible as long as another group isn't already signed up.Volunteers are needed to organi...

Volunteers are needed to help children ages 1 to 17 with crafts, games, and activities that our staff will plan. Our shelter provides emergency housing for up to 8 families with children at a time. Most children's activities have between 5 to 15 chi...

Faulkes Heritage Woods Restoration @ 1:00pm
by Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation

Faulkes Heritage Woods RestorationJoin the City of Marion, Trees Forever, and Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation at Faulkes Heritage Woods in Marion for an afternoon of removing invasive Japanese barberry from the woodland understory. The natural occurrence of the 2020 derecho devastated the 110 acres of white oaks — a tree that takes generations t...

Join the City of Marion, Trees Forever, and INHF at Faulkes Heritage Woods in Marion for an afternoon of removing invasive Japanese barberry from the woodland understory. The natural occurrence of the 2020 derecho devastated the 110 acres of white oa...

Character Day is an attendance booster for the Zoo, taking place April 12 th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Guestscan enjoy all the normal zoo amenities, as well as interact with real life characters, creating pirate and princessthemed crafts, activities,...

Seeking volunteers to help cleanup and mulch the landscape beds of the Des Moines Heritage Center.

Group Sign Up: Groups can email Missy Reams at missy@familiesforward.org to schedule. For group of 4 or more, you can choose your date and time. We are pretty flexible as long as another group isn't already signed up.Volunteers are needed to organi...

This event will focus heavily on the birds of Blank Park Zoo. Wine sampling will take place near or at different bird exhibits. There are several painting experiences guests can either purchase or participate in for free!Greeter & Discovery Center En...

The Day of Innovation is Pi515's flagship annual event. With a focus on entrepreneurship, technology, and problem-solving, the Day of Innovation creates a dynamic platform for students to present projects, pitch ideas, and engage real-world challeng...

Group Sign Up: Groups can email Missy Reams at missy@familiesforward.org to schedule. For group of 4 or more, you can choose your date and time. We are pretty flexible as long as another group isn't already signed up.Volunteers are needed to organi...