Friends of Palisades-Kepler State Park

Mushroom Foraging

June 20, 2026 10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon

Cool Hollow Trailhead

Join us for a fun morning of finding mushrooms along the trail! A nice morning walk and good friends will certainly bring a smile to your face. The park provides the mushrooms, you provide the happiness!

Raptors in the Park

June 6, 2026

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a…wait, it is a bird! Raptors from the University of Iowa Raptor Project will grace The Pal with their majestic beauty. Get face-to-face with these apex predators of the sky and learn all about these stunning animals.

Qigong

August 2026

Relax amongst the tranquility of nature while exploring the discipline of Tai Chi. The Pal is the perfect backdrop for “meditation in motion.” Join The Friends and let your worries dissipate with motion.