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SUMMARY:Drop-in Activity: Poetry Terrariums
DESCRIPTION:Event Details   In April\, we invite you to make your own Poetry Terrarium. Just what is a Poetry Terrarium? It combines snips of words and/or poetry in a small\, clear box with tiny found objects (like keys or lego pieces). We supply the box\, tiny objects and images\, along with some selections of poetry (or you can write your own). All you need is your imagination! Stop at the Adult Services Desk to pick up a box and supplies. Please note: This drop-in craft is for ages 18 and up. No plants are involved in this terrarium. One box per person\, while supplies last. \n\n\n\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n			\n		\n		\n\n\n\n\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n\n\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\nWest Des Moines Public Library \n 4000 Mills Civic Pkwy \nWest Des Moines\, IA 50265 \n (515) 222-3400  \nSee map:  Google Maps  \n\n\n Contact Info\n Name:  Jen Ohzourk \n Email:   jen.ohzourk@wdm.iowa.gov  \n Phone Number:  (515) 222-3413   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n\n\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n					\n					Read More
URL:https://dsmlife.org/event/drop-in-activity-poetry-terrariums/
LOCATION:West Des Moines Public Library\, 4000 Mills Civic Pkwy West Des Moines\, IA 50265\, West Des Moines\, IA\, 50265\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults
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SUMMARY:Discover the Night Flyers of Iowa
DESCRIPTION:Event Details\n  \n  \nJoin us for a fascinating journey into the world of bats! Learn about these mysterious and misunderstood creatures—their unique adaptations\, vital role in ecosystems\, and the myths that surround them. Iowa Wildlife Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in central Iowa with a mission to provide professional rehabilitation of native wildlife\, provide conservation education\, and wildlife assistance skills training. Bats are one of IWC’s specialty species\, admitting over 100 bat patients (roughly 1/3rd of all patients) each year in rehabilitation. IWC will teach about the different types of bats found in Iowa\, roles bats play in Iowa and beyond\, our rehabilitation approach\, conservation protection and how you can help!  You will also meet one of their ambassador bats and learn about our annual bat release in May. \n \n\n\n\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n\n			\n		\n		\n\n\n\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n\n\n\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n\nWest Des Moines Public Library\n4000 Mills Civic Pkwy \nWest Des Moines\, IA 50265 \n (515) 222-3400  \nSee map:  Google Maps  \nContact Info\n Name:  Jen Ohzourk \n Email:   jen.ohzourk@wdm.iowa.gov  \n Phone Number:  (515) 222-3403   \n \n\n\n\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n\n\n\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n\n					\n					Read More
URL:https://dsmlife.org/event/discover-the-night-flyers-of-iowa/
LOCATION:West Des Moines Public Library\, 4000 Mills Civic Pkwy West Des Moines\, IA 50265\, West Des Moines\, IA\, 50265\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Teens
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