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Snowshoe Trails & Treks
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Snowshoe Trails & Treks

This winter when the snow flies and those fluffy flakes are calling, take the opportunity to try something new.

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1/27/2025

Plotting a Comeback
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Plotting a Comeback

Growing, harvesting rare native plants

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6/25/2024

Trail Construction at Easter Lake Park
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Trail Construction at Easter Lake Park

Join us for a morning of teamwork, conservation, and community as we continue building a new and improved trail at Easter Lake Park.

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5/20/2025

Women in the Woods with Wine - Pollination Celebration
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Women in the Woods with Wine - Pollination Celebration

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.

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5/20/2025

What We Know About the Water Quality in Polk County
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What We Know About the Water Quality in Polk County

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.

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5/16/2025

Story Tellebration
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Story Tellebration

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.

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5/21/2025

Invasive Buy Back Program
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Invasive Buy Back Program

Polk County Conservation is implementing a Callery (Bradford) Pear and Burning Bush “buy-back” program for residents of Polk County, Iowa.

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5/1/2025

Trail Construction at Easter Lake Park
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Trail Construction at Easter Lake Park

Join us for a morning of teamwork, conservation, and community as we continue building a new and improved trail at Easter Lake Park.

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5/22/2025

New Beginnings: Explore New Spots this Summer
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New Beginnings: Explore New Spots this Summer

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.

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4/30/2025

Nature Center: Extended Hours
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Nature Center: Extended Hours

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.

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5/22/2025

Prairie Stomp Music Series returns in 2025
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Prairie Stomp Music Series returns in 2025

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.

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4/24/2025

Horse Whispers in the Woods
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Horse Whispers in the Woods

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.

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5/22/2025