Polk County Conservation announces phased approach to re-launching the winter sports destination.
View virtual presentation on the project.
$8.1 million park enhancements will offer universal access to nature, recreation for people of all abilities.
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.
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.
We’ll hitch up our draft horse team to take your group out for a Horse-Drawn Ride!
A major artery between the cities of Johnston and Des Moines is once again flowing with cyclists and walkers.
Come hear from Nancy Corona, Visitor Services Manager, from Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge as she shares an overview about the refuge. She will discuss the purpose of the refuge, share information on the biology and natural resource management projects.
We are excited to announce that construction for the Trestle to Trestle Bridge replacement has begun. This bridge is the connector between the cities of Johnston and Des Moines and a key element of the very popular urban Trestle to Trestle Trail.
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.
Prescribed burn has begun in Polk County Conservation’s parks and trails. Natural resource crews will be conducting prescribed burning as weather allows from starting the third week of August.
Join us for a special Valentine's Sweetheart Horse-Drawn Ride! We'll hitch up our draft horse team to either a wagon or a sleigh depending on the snow conditions and take your group out for a 30-minute ride through Jester Park.
