During the summer recreation season, Polk County Conservation staff are regularly monitoring the water in Easter Lake, taking samples weekly for testing. Every week on Thursday or Friday, weekly results will be posted here.
Join us for a morning of teamwork, conservation, and community as we continue building a new and improved trail at Easter Lake Park.
Learn about the birds that call this grassland habitat home and meet Indigo our education ambassador short-eared owl.
Hiking trail improvements are in motion at Easter Lake Park thanks to Polk County Water & Land Legacy Bond (PCWLL) funding and successful efforts of timber stand improvement.
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.
Prescribed burn season is upon us! Our Natural Resource Crews will be conducting prescribed burning in our parks and trails as weather allows for the next month.
Help restore Iowa’s Woodland habitat by removing harmful invasive species to promote the growth of native trees, grasses, and wildflowers!
Watching the Olympics can inspire you to start a new hobby or adventure. And Polk County Conservation can start you off in just the right location.
Discover the innovative green building and infrastructure features of the Jester Park Nature Center. This informative program will highlight the center’s sustainable design elements, including solar panels, bioswales, native plantings, and EV charging stations.
Recent heavy rain has caused flooding at various sites across Polk County Parks.
Join us for a morning of teamwork, conservation, and community as we continue building a new and improved trail at Easter Lake Park.