Upcoming Events
Big Grove Bison Pairing Dinner
September 18, 2025 at 10:00:00 PM
Big Grove Brewery and Lua Brewing are honored to join together in supporting the Whiterock Conservancy with a special collaboration dinner on Thursday, September 18. Hosted in the Big Grove Brewery & Taproom • Des Moines private Crescent Room, this is a six-course pairing collaboration dinner.
The 2025 Iowa Star Party
October 16, 2025 at 10:30:00 PM
The 2025 Iowa Star Party at Whiterock Conservancy. Hosted by Ames Area Amateur Astronomers and Des Moines Astronomical Society. Join us for a weekend of dark skies, stargazing and conversation!
Holiday Wreath Making Workshop
November 20, 2025 at 11:00:00 PM
Would you like to learn how to make your own holiday wreath?
Monarch Tagging
September 6, 2025 at 3:00:00 PM
Whiterock Conservancy is participating in the Monarch Watch tagging program and needs your help capturing Monarch Butterflies to tag!
Whiterock Nature Quest
August 2, 2025 at 3:00:00 PM
Join Whiterock for a self-paced nature quest that boasts beautiful views, conservation efforts and opportunities to sharpen your wilderness expertise.
Volunteer Day – Brush Management
May 17, 2025 at 2:30:00 PM
Team up with Whiterock Conservancy as we continue restoration efforts! We will be clearing a remnant prairie of invasive brush to create a heathier, more diverse landscape.
Back Country Horsemen of Iowa SouthWest Chapter - Scavenger Hunt
June 15, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM
Whiterock Conservancy's Annual Free Fishing Derby!
May 25, 2025 at 2:00:00 PM
Santa & Mrs. Claus at the BOVC!
December 12, 2025 at 11:00:00 PM
Come visit with Santa and Mrs Claus at our Bur Oak Visitor Center and make your own tree cookie Christmas Ornament!
Weary Ramblers Concert
June 8, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM
Don't miss The Weary Ramblers with Chad Elliott and Kathryn Severing Fox at Whiterock Conservancy's River Barn!
Figurine Making
March 22, 2025 at 6:00:00 PM
Learn about the native species of Iowa with our free class on figurine making
Whiterock Wander
September 5, 2025 at 12:30:00 PM
Competitive Trail Riding Clinic & NATRC Leisure Division Ride