Conservation
Monitoring Water Quality at Easter Lake
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Monitoring Water Quality at Easter Lake

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.

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9/5/2024

Plotting a Comeback
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Plotting a Comeback

Growing, harvesting rare native plants

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6/25/2024

Trail Construction at Easter Lake Park
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Trail Construction at Easter Lake Park

Join us for a morning of teamwork, conservation, and community as we continue building a new and improved trail at Easter Lake Park.

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11/5/2024

Older, Wiser, Livelier, Seniors - Grassland Birds
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Older, Wiser, Livelier, Seniors - Grassland Birds

Learn about the birds that call this grassland habitat home and meet Indigo our education ambassador short-eared owl.

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11/5/2024

Conservation News
Hiking Trail Updates at Easter Lake Park

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.

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11/4/2024

Toddler Tales
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Toddler Tales

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.

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11/6/2024

2024 Prescribed Burning Season
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2024 Prescribed Burning Season

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.

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8/20/2024

Invasive Species Removal: Jester Park
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Invasive Species Removal: Jester Park

Help restore Iowa’s Woodland habitat by removing harmful invasive species to promote the growth of native trees, grasses, and wildflowers!

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11/7/2024

Celebrate the Olympics with Polk County Conservation
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Celebrate the Olympics with Polk County Conservation

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.

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8/2/2024

Resilient Roots: Buildings and Infrastructure
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Resilient Roots: Buildings and Infrastructure

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.

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11/7/2024

Flooding Closures 2024
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Flooding Closures 2024

Recent heavy rain has caused flooding at various sites across Polk County Parks.

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6/27/2024

Trail Construction at Easter Lake Park
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Trail Construction at Easter Lake Park

Join us for a morning of teamwork, conservation, and community as we continue building a new and improved trail at Easter Lake Park.

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11/8/2024