Meeting scheduled for March 7 at 5:30 pm.
Polk County Conservation announces phased approach to re-launching the winter sports destination.
Learn the story of Blank Park Zoo, the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, and how we collectively save species from extinction. Learn about coral saving projects in Florida, Blanding’s turtle reintroductions in our own backyard, and the creation of pollinator habitat.
Let your imagination run wild with this nature-themed story time! Hear a story followed by the naturalist’s choice of an activity such as an animal encounter, puppets or a craft.
The story behind the couple who gave away over 8 acres of land to Polk County Conservation.
Join us for a season of learning at the Jester Park Nature Center. This program series will be delivered in a flexible format that is designed for homeschool students. Each month we will explore a new theme related to the natural world.
How Polk County Conservation uses scent detection dogs to aid in the restoration of Ornate Box Turtles.
Join us for a season of learning at the Jester Park Nature Center. This program series will be delivered in a flexible format that is designed for homeschool students. Each month we will explore a new theme related to the natural world.
Prescribed burn season is upon us! Our Natural Resource Crews will be conducting prescribed burning in our parks and trails as weather allows this week and extending through the spring season.
Come lend a hand and learn tricks of the trade for spring garden maintenance to set our pollinator and rain gardens up for success!
View virtual presentation on the project.
Are you ready to get outside and explore? Come and hear a story followed by some outdoor fun! As naturalists we will hike, investigate, and navigate through the trails and grounds of Jester Park as we learn what makes the outdoors such an amazing place.
