
Cities
Elk Rock State Park – Knoxville, Iowa
Elk Rock State Park located in Knoxville, Iowa is located about an hour southeast of Des Moines, Iowa. It was

Maxwell
Chichaqua Wildlife Viewing Area
This Chichaqua Wildlife Viewing Area is a part of the Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt, but it’s a bit of a drive

Places to visit
Master Gardeners’ Demonstration Garden in Urbandale, Iowa
The Master Gardeners’ Demonstration Garden is tucked away in a little subdivision with a mature fruit orchard, native grasses, demonstration

Dallas Center
Brenton Arboretum – Dallas Center, Iowa
Brenton Arboretum is a true gem, acres of rolling hills and prairie, with a unique natural playscape that kids love

Des Moines
Better Homes & Gardens Test Garden- Des Moines, Iowa
** This garden is temporarily closed until further notice. Better Homes & Gardens Test Garden is where the Meredith Corporation

Des Moines
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden – Des Moines, Iowa
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden is a wonderful place to experience nature indoors (and outdoors), with a variety of plants