Free Fishing Friday - June 7th Train the Trainer Stand Up Paddleboard Class - June 1st and 2nd
This is a two day class for people that will be leading and instructing other groups how to Stand Up Paddleboard. Class will include classroom lecture, skills building and improved efficiency and hands on paddling. Day one will be flat water paddling and take place on Gray’s Lake. Day two will include paddling on a river. Registration is required and the fee is $25.00 contact todd.robertson@dnr.iowa.gov. Program Times:
TBA
Registration Begins: 1/1/2019
Registration Ends: 5/30/2019
Cost: $25.00 Ages for Program:
Adults 18 and over
Location:
Gray’s Lake Park
Plant.Grow.Fly. at the North Side Library - June 4th
Des Moines Parks and Recreation is helping Monarch butterflies and pollinators in our city parks and you can help too. Parks and Recreation along with the North Side Library will host a Plant.Grow.Fly. event. Sign up to be part of the program and learn about Monarchs and pollinators and you will make a butterfly friendly planter to take home with you on the same day. The first part of the program will involve learning about what pollinators need so they can survive and why they are important to people. Second, participants will decorate and fill a flower pot they design themselves. The planters will help support pollinators and participants will take it home with them. Be prepared to get your hands dirty and do a little work to help out Monarchs and pollinators. Registration for this event is limited and through the North Side Library. Program Times:
3:30 p.m.
Registration Begins: 3/1/19
Registration Ends: 6/4/19
Cost: Free program Ages for Program:
5-12
Location:
North Side Library
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If you are interested in giving fishing a try for the first time, don’t worry, we will be there to help you. Bait and tackle supplies will be on hand to use at no cost and it is Free Fishing Weekend in Iowa, so a fishing license is not required. All ages are welcome and there is no pre-registration. Program Times:
5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Cost: Free
Ages for Program:
All ages program
Location:
Gray’s Lake Park Northwest Parking Lot
Stand Up Paddleboard Introduction Classes
This program is designed to introduce and expose the participants to sufficient skills and knowledge, so that they can enjoy the sport of Stand Up Paddleboarding in a flat water setting. Topics that will be covered in the course include launching, board control and different paddling strokes. Registration includes equipment and instruction. Pre-registration is required and gear is limited. Start Day
June 9, 2019
Introduction Class also offered in July and August Program Times:
12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Registration Begins: 11/14/2018
Registration Ends: 6/7/2019
Cost: $25.00 Ages for Program:
Participants under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
Location:
Gray’s Lake Park Northwest Parking Lot
July 13th Registration Begins: 11/14/2018
Registration Ends: 7/13/2019
Program Times:
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
August 22nd Registration Begins: 11/14/2018
Registration Ends: 8/22/2019
Program Times:
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
For questions about our programs or shelter rentals, call 515-237-1386 | 31