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At the confluence of the Des Moines and Boone Rivers the Iowa Counties of Boone, Hamilton and Webster have collectively formed the Boone Forks Region, renowned for its breathtaking river valleys, high trestle rail lines, working farms and natural lands—connected to historic communities of character and opportunity. The regional partners have collaborated across political and geographic boundaries to effectively connect and integrate the arts, heritage, nature, community and economic vitality.
DES MOINES AND BOONE RIVER VALLEYS TRI-COUNTY RECREATION ATTRACTIONS
UPCOMING EVENTS
You will create simple pinch pots and transform them into clay gnome sculptures! You will be able to decorate your creation with clay attachments and carvings in the first hour of the workshop. The second half will focus on painting our gnomes with glaze. We will fire your pieces at our studio. Gnomes will be ready to go home with you in 1-2 weeks. Fee...
Create unique clay garden stakes to personalize your garden and keep track of your plantings! We plant seeds and the garden looks great, except we don’t remember what they are! Come make garden stakes out of clay and decorate as you wish. All the ideas are fun! No skill required, just a wish for a joyful evening creating with clay something you can use in...
We will walk the woodland trail and look for spring wildflowers on the way to the waterfalls. We will hike back to the shelter on the Boone River Bike and enjoy the views overlooking the lake. Register online at www.mycountyparks.com Questions contact John Laird at 515-297-0423.