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.
Slide down a 600-foot-long hill tubing starting this spring at Sleepy Hollow.
Listening to the sounds of nature one might hear while enjoying the beauty of Carney Marsh.
Explore the Wolves and Wild Lands exhibit at the nature center then visit virtually with the Education Specialist, Jules Wilkinson, from the International Wolf Center in Ely Minnesota.
Join us for this virtual Lunch & Learn to learn about sandhill cranes and the annual crane count!
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.
A wetland is an area of land that is continuously or periodically wet during the year. Also called swamps, marshes, bogs, or prairie potholes, Iowa was once dotted with thousands of wetlands.
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.
Timber Stand Improvement (TSI) is a form of restoration work that occurs in degraded woodlands with the goal of improving the quality of native tree and plant species. Often this involves reducing the quantity of trees, especially non-native varieties.
Gather your friends and family together for a night of fun at Jester Park’s Outdoor Recreation and Wellness Center. Opportunities will be available for bouldering (age 4+) and archery (age 10+). A variety of games will be available.
Ice fishing is a great way to take advantage of the cooler months and enjoy the great outdoors. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, Polk County has resources for you to have a safe and satisfying experience.
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.