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.
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.
A cold December day is the perfect time to make yourself a cup of hot cocoa and enjoy National Cocoa Day. We’ll start the program with a brisk walk around Discovery Pond and end by enjoying a mug of hot cocoa around a fire.
The Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation (INHF) has selected Dr. Ron Eckoff to receive the 2023 Hagie Heritage Award.
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.
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.
We’ll hitch up our draft horse team to take your group out for a horse-drawn ride!
Polk County Conservation announces phased approach to re-launching the winter sports destination.
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.
After several years of extensive restoration work, the wildlife area is now part of Polk County Conservation's family of parks.
Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Yule, Santa Lucia Day, Christmas, Diwali, and more. Pick up your passport at the door and travel the Nature Center as you visit different winter holidays around the world. You will learn more about the people, places, traditions, and connections to nature.
