Join us for a walk at Denman Woods. This flat trail is south of Center Trails in Des Moines. Park along the south side of North Valley Drive west of the bridge over Walnut Creek. Meet by 10:00 at the west end of the bridge.

This walk uses the paved Levee Trail for 1/3 mile to get to the trail entrance. We can make a counter-clockwise tour of the inner loop of Denman Woods (or go clockwise). The return on the paved trail makes the total 2.5 miles.

Yoga in the Park in Marshalltown, IA invites you back for our 2026 season for Yoga the Park in the 13th Street District!

Learn about the process of bringing local honey to the table from apiarist Meadow BlazingStar and enjoy a local meal!

Discover how bees support our local food system in this hands-on learning experience led by local apiarist Meadow BlazingStar. We’ll cover pollination, honey production, and the journey from hive to harvest, along with practical tips for cooking with honey as a natural alternative to table sugar.

Let’s return to Grandview Park. It is a 60-acre park with several parking lots. Park along East 32nd Street just north of Guthrie Avenue. We will leave from there at 10:00 a.m.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we invite you to show your support by joining our Make it OK Walk! In partnership with Spencer Main Street, we’re proud to bring our community together for this important cause.
Our goal is to help normalize conversations around mental health because it is OK to talk about it.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we invite you to show your support by joining our Make it OK Walk!

Walk, learn, show support by being involved, and spread awareness for mental health. This event is FREE & open to the public. By design, this event allows participants to walk, seek resources, chat, and enjoy lunch at their own leisure. Take a quick lap on your lunch break or stay the entire time - either way, your support is appreciated and makes a difference in our community.

Hey Iowa, make a statement and show your support for Mental Health Awareness Month by wearing your favorite green clothes on May 14th!

Share a photo with #MakeItOKIowa and #HeyIowa to social media, tag the Iowa Healthiest State Initiative, and share what mental health means to you to let your network know that you support Make It OK and ending the stigma around mental illness!

Let’s check out some recent trail work at Center Trails in Des Moines. Meet in the Ashworth Pool parking lot at the end of 45th Street by 10:00 a.m.

Join us as we celebrate our transition from LifeWorks to Sagent Behavioral Health with a FREE, family friendly community event.

Party in the Park brings together live music, delicious food truck options, and a full lineup of free mental health resources to create a fun and meaningful day focused on wellness and connection.

Enjoy music from the Chugaluggers Band, grab a drink or snack from Most Wanted Coffee and Off the Griddle Food Truck, and explore a variety of interactive stations—including sensory activities, coloring and creativity booths, games, therapy skill handouts, and more. Our dedicated clinicians and community partners will be onsite offering accessible mental health education, support tools, and opportunities to learn about services in your area.

We will watch the film Common Ground, followed by a panel with FarmBaby, SILT, and LSI Global Greens to discuss their farming practices and ways you can support a more regenerative food system!

Registration is required. The $10 class fee directly supports the farmers speaking at this event.

Join us as we put awareness into action on May 1st by chalking uplifting messages in your communities. We are chalking simple kindness across the state to remind and raise mental health awareness. Grab a friend, coworkers, family members, students or your pet and help us Chalk the Town Green with Make It OK.

Let’s visit the Ewing Park lilacs! Meet by 10:00 a.m. in our usual Ashley Okland Star Playground parking lot on south side of McKinley, just west of Indianola Avenue.

The Walk to Cure Arthritis raises awareness of America's #1 cause of disability. We come together to advocate for the 60M Americans who are living with a form of this disease. Funds raised help support tools and resources, educational opportunities, and to fund research efforts in hopes of finding a cure.

The IronHorse Races include a Full Marathon (Boston Qualifier), Half Marathon, 10K and 5K Run. All are USATF Sanctioned. The Full Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K are USATF Certified. The Full Marathon takes place on the Wapsi-Great Western Line (WGWL) Trail located in Riceville, Iowa and the Shooting Star Trail in Minnesota. The Half Marathon, 10K and 5K take place on the WGWL Trail in Iowa. The WGWL Trail has a Northern Branch and a Southern Branch. The races take place on the Rails-to-Trails recognized paved and concrete laid Northern Branch. The Iowan WGWL Trail is the first and official interstate trail connecting to Minnesota's Shooting Star Trail.

Join us for a stroll through the woods of Southwoods Park. The driveway for this park is just off 35th Street, across from the West Des Moines Learning Resource Center. Meet by 10:00 a.m. in the disc golf course parking lot.

The Grand Blue Mile, presented by Wellmark Blue Cross & Blue Shield, inspires healthy habits and celebrates personal achievement. Since 2010, over 50,000 participants from 47 states, six countries, and four continents have joined in this annual one-mile street run in Downtown Des Moines.

It’s time to return to Banner! It’s a bit of a drive down to Banner Lakes, but the uniqueness of this trail should be make it worthwhile. From Hwy 69, turn east on Elk Horn Avenue. Then immediately turn right into the park. Drive until you reach the only T-intersection in the park. Right here is the third lot in and it has a boat ramp. We will leave from there at 10:00 a.m.

Enjoy scenic lake and wooded views while you run, jog, or hike the trails and grounds of Arrowhead Park. 100% non-profit event with all proceeds supporting the Pottawattamie County Trails Association.

The Drake Road Races are more than just a race—it's an iconic event that welcomes runners of all levels to be part of something special. Held annually in the lead-up to the renowned Drake Relays, the Drake Road Races offer participants a choice of 5k, 10k, and half marathon distances, making it an inclusive event for everyone, from competitive athletes to first-time runners.

Join us for fun on the Rollercoaster (Trail) at Center Trails in Des Moines. Meet in the Ashworth Pool parking lot at the end of 45th Street by 10:00 a.m.

Join us for a stroll through the woods of Southwoods Park. The driveway for this park is just off 35th Street, across from the West Des Moines Learning Resource Center. Meet by 10:00 a.m. in the disc golf course parking lot.

Let’s take a long hike at the South Sycamore Trails! The trailhead is in the parking lot of the Polk County River Place building at 2309 Euclid Ave, in Des Moines. Meet by 10:00 a.m. at the large trail map in the southeast corner of the lot.

Let’s return to Grandview Park. It is a 60-acre park with several parking lots. Park along East 32nd Street just north of Guthrie Avenue. We will leave from there at 10:00 a.m.

Join us for a walk at Denman Woods. This flat trail is south of Center Trails in Des Moines. Park along the south side of North Valley Drive west of the bridge over Walnut Creek. Meet by 10:00 at the west end of the bridge.