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Published 3/23/26 6:09PM
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Spring Into Action

Blank Park Zoo
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Des Moines, IA
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    • Details

    Date:
    May 9, 2026
    9:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
    Available Times:
    Weekends (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours
    Commitment Details:
    2 hours
    Recurrence:
    One time only
    Volunteers Needed:
    45
    Cause Areas:
    Animals, Environment & Sustainability
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+
    Age Requirement:
    13+

    Description

    Spring Into Action

    Join Blank Park Zoo, Iowa Natural Heritge Foundation, and Polk County Conservation at Fort Des Moines Park to remove invasive plants and pick up trash. We will bring back approved browse to the Zoo for the animals. Anyone 13 or older is welcomed to join.

    To sign up go to the following link: https://polkcountyiowa.volunteermatters.org/project-catalog/78

    Location

    On-site

    Fort Des Moines Park

    7200 SE 5th St, Des Moines, Iowa, US

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