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Serving a diverse Central Iowa community, Polk County is among the nation’s most innovative public institutions. We bring together creative leaders, collaborative organizations and key resources to empower our communities and make life better for all people in Polk County.
Recently, we asked PCHD staff why they decided to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Why did YOU get vaccinated?
Join a naturalist on a lovely spring day for a walk in the woods. We’ll take a leisurely stroll through the park and identify and discuss some of Iowa’s native woodland wildflowers.
Meals will continue to be provided to interested and registered congregate meal participants from 11am to 1pm in a “drive-through” system in the parking lots of the following centers: Norwoodville, South, East, North, Northwest, West, Central, Ankeny, Grimes Meals can be reserved for future days by calling the selected site or at the time of picking up a meal.
First dose appointments will be opened today at noon. All individuals (16 years and up) are eligible. Visit https://t.co/xf0MkTuHXs
Explore the natural healing path of Shinrin Yoku or Japanese Forest bathing with Crystal Berkens or Brandy Case Haub, certified forest guides. This mindful walk will invite you to use your senses to enhance your well-being.
IMPORTANT: First dose appointment updates. These appointments open today at noon and will take place next week (April 12-16). These appointments are open to all individuals (16 and up).
Why walk the mall when you can be enjoying the great outdoors? Hike along with this friendly group of nature lovers who walk the trails each month for exercise and fun.
The 2021 Weed Commission season will begin on May 3, 2021. Please send inquires to weedcommission@polkcountyiowa.gov
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Come learn how mindful observation of nature’s order can deepen our understanding of the self. We will learn to utilize nature journaling to connect with ourselves to build awareness of our life story thru natural metaphors in the wild. Kenlyn Gordan will be leading the group.
Polk County Conservation will be holding a public meeting with updates on the progress of the Fourmile Creek Greenway. During this virtual meeting we will talk about various topics such as road removals, natural resource restoration, and planned recreational amenities.
Rain or shine, our PCHD staff and @DesMoinesUniv students continue to vaccinate our community one shot at a time! 💉😷
Enjoy the sights and sounds of nature with a glass of wine before we light up the night with fire. We’ll share some tips and tricks of fire building, so you can show off your new skill as a pro firestarter at your next camp, cookout, or bonfire.
21 days for Pfizer and 28 days for Moderna
Learn about our own life story through natural metaphors in the wild. Explore the art of metaphor to assist in truly seeing oneself clearly. Nature displays this so readily if we only observe it. What’s your nature metaphor? Come and discover it in this Rooted in Nature program.