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Seeking public input on updates to Riverwalk Dog Park, new parking lot.
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Seeking public input on updates to Riverwalk Dog Park, new parking lot.

Meeting scheduled for March 7 at 5:30 pm.

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2/23/2023

New, Year-Round Recreation Feature Coming to Sleepy Hollow Sports Park
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New, Year-Round Recreation Feature Coming to Sleepy Hollow Sports Park

Polk County Conservation announces phased approach to re-launching the winter sports destination.

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11/17/2022

Homeschool - Nature Lessons
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Homeschool - Nature Lessons

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.

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3/24/2023

Save the Fort: Shoreline Invaders
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Save the Fort: Shoreline Invaders

Join PCC staff in the fight against invasive plant species in the woodlands of Fort Des Moines Park.

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3/24/2023

Seeking public input on proposed mountain bike park and related re-zoning.
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Seeking public input on proposed mountain bike park and related re-zoning.

View virtual presentation on the project.

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2/17/2023

Homeschool - Nature Lessons
Conservation Events
Homeschool - Nature Lessons

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.

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3/24/2023

Long-anticipated bridge over Beaver Creek opens along Trestle to Trestle Trail.
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Long-anticipated bridge over Beaver Creek opens along Trestle to Trestle Trail.

A major artery between the cities of Johnston and Des Moines is once again flowing with cyclists and walkers.

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9/15/2022

Make and Take Rain Barrel Workshop
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Make and Take Rain Barrel Workshop

Come construct your own rain barrel at this make and take workshop. Not only will you learn how to build a barrel, we will also discuss how to hook up, maintain, and usage of rain barrel water. All supplies provided. Make sure you have a way to transport your barrel home.

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3/25/2023

Trestle to Trestle Bridge Replacement Begins
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Trestle to Trestle Bridge Replacement Begins

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.

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8/29/2022

Wild Pride - Birds of Spring
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Wild Pride - Birds of Spring

Polk County Conservation is working to provide a safe and affirming space in the Des Moines metro for the LGBTQ+ families (includes guardians or youth.) Each month we’ll focus on a different nature topic as we explore the outdoors together.

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3/26/2023

Prescribed Burning Season
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Prescribed Burning Season

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.

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8/16/2022

Book Worms
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Book Worms

Join our book club with Naturalist Heidi Anderson to discuss a nature or science themed book once a month.

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3/30/2023