

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Loose Parts Hike
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 04 Apr, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat, 04 Apr, 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Loose parts play is a type of play that utilizes open-ended materials, both natural and man-made, that learners can manipulate and combine in various ways to create, build, and explore. This type of play encourages creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking, as learners are free to experiment and use their imaginations without predetermined outcomes. Come and play with us while we take a hike incorporating loose parts play themes! *Adults are expected to be present with their learners to observe and aid where needed.

REGISTRATION: None

COST: Free

AGES: All ages welcome

Polk County Conservation strives to host welcoming, accessible events and meetings that enables all individuals to participate. If you anticipate needing a modification due to a disability or have questions about accessibility, please contact us at 515-323-5300 or pccb_info@polkcountyiowa.gov.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/granger/loose-parts-hike/200029857368400
- **Event Categories**: meetups
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 6

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029857368400?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=granger-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Granger
- **state**: IA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Jester Park Nature Center
- **lat**: 41.782388996826
- **long**: -93.789686141822
- **full address**: Jester Park Nature Center, Jester Park Nature Center, 12130 NW 128th St, Granger, IA 50109, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Jester Park Nature Center (https://allevents.in/org/jester-park-nature-center/14480580)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 04 Apr, 2026 at 02:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Jester Park Nature Center, Jester Park Nature Center, 12130 NW 128th St, Granger, IA 50109, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Jester Park Nature Center
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** meetups
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Loose Parts Hike ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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