Where to see Plains Garter Snake

River Park

Wildlife Friendly, Family Friendly, Birdwatching, Paddling, Fishing, Hiking, Accessible, Nature Reserve, Sports

You might spot Duck, American Robin, and Black-Crowned Night Heron.

Anderson Japanese Gardens

Botanical Garden and Cultural Heritage

You might spot Common Eastern Bumble Bee and Brown-Belted Bumble Bee.

Chalco Hills Recreation Area

Biking and Bird Watching

You might spot Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Huron Skipper, and Monarch.

Des Moines Botanical Center

Bonsai Collection and Botanical Garden

You might spot Bluegill, Canada Goose, and Carolina Mantis.

Fort Buford

You might spot Moose, Ring-Necked Pheasant, and Field Bindweed.

Fort Clark Trading Post State Historic Site

Archaeological Site and Cultural Heritage

You might spot Woodhouse's Toad, Scarlet Globemallow, and Turkey.

Garfield Park

Botanical Garden and Chicago Landmark.

You might spot Common Milkweed, Great Blue Heron, and Canada Goose.

Gensburg-Markham Prairie

Bird Watching and Conservation

You might spot Viceroy, Common Wood-Nymph, and Acadian Hairstreak.

Haight Village Historic District

Architecture and Greek Revival

You might spot Common Eastern Bumble Bee and Brown-Belted Bumble Bee.

Iowa State Fairgrounds

Agricultural Heritage and Animal Exhibits

You might spot American Toad, White-Tailed Deer, and Eastern Fox Squirrel.

Philip H. Sheridan Reserve Center

"birdwatching" and "cross Country Skiing"

You might spot Monarch, Red-Tailed Hawk, and Large White Trillium.

Pullman National Historical Park

Chicago History and Civil Rights

You might spot Painted Turtle, Red-Tailed Hawk, and American Herring Gull.

Waubay National Wildlife Refuge

Birdwatching, Wildlife Photography, Hiking, Family Friendly, Nature Trails, Prairie Pothole, Migratory Birds, Free Admission, Outdoor Recreation, Wetlands.

You might spot Leopard Frog, Red-Winged Blackbird, and Dame's Rocket.