This winter when the snow flies and those fluffy flakes are calling, take the opportunity to try something new.
Join us for a morning of teamwork, conservation, and community as we continue building a new and improved trail at Easter Lake Park.
1/3 of our global food supply depends on pollinators. Enjoy an evening learning about our native pollinators and why they are so important. We’ll learn how pollination works, who the pollinators are and threats they face.
About ten years ago, much community attention and public dialogue was swirling around the topic of Iowa’s water quality. Polk County Conservation (PCC) launched its water quality monitoring program in 2015 to fill the data gap.
Join volunteer storyteller, Carmen Epstein, for a fun, interactive tale tailored toward children ages 2 to 6 that explores the wonders of the outdoors. During each program, participants enjoy interactive stories and an activity.
Polk County Conservation is implementing a Callery (Bradford) Pear and Burning Bush “buy-back” program for residents of Polk County, Iowa.
Join us for a morning of teamwork, conservation, and community as we continue building a new and improved trail at Easter Lake Park.
From groundbreakings for new projects to ribbon cuttings for completed parks, this summer will be filled with new beginnings and new spots for you to explore.
Come to hang out at the Jester Park Nature Center on a summer evening while we keep our doors open a few hours extra. A naturalist will be on-site offering a unique educational touch table and a simple themed activity, plus our regular exhibit offerings.
In its fourth year, the overwhelming popular music series is adding a new location and three more shows! Relax to the rhythm of incredible, local music and nature's own melody in the middle of two beautiful Polk County Parks.
A women’s circle of self-discovery through the intuitive and healing power of horses. This on-the-ground workshop provides a real-time experience in relationship skills and increased emotional intelligence through a partnership with the horse.