Listening to the sounds of nature one might hear while enjoying the beauty of Carney Marsh.
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.
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!
The Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation (INHF) has selected Dr. Ron Eckoff to receive the 2023 Hagie Heritage Award.
Join Polk County Conservation staff in the fight to protect Brown's Woods forest ecosystem against invasive plant species.
An itinerary for a peaceful day at Fort Des Moines Park. A way to explore the park while finding peace; improving both your physical and mental health.
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.
Polk County Conservation announces phased approach to re-launching the winter sports destination.
We’ll hitch up our draft horse team to take your group out for a horse-drawn ride!
After several years of extensive restoration work, the wildlife area is now part of Polk County Conservation's family of parks.
Hawks…birds of prey…raptors…no matter what you call them, this group of predatory birds is fascinating to watch and study.
