Nature News Hot off the Press
Our May - August 2019 Nature News is hot off the press!
View our digital copy below, or visit the Jester Park Nature Center to pick up a physical copy for yours…
Park & Trail Closures
UPDATED: June 10
For updates on Polk County Conservation park and trail closures due to flooding, please refer back to this post, as it will be updated as infor…
Glow Wild 2019 Tickets On Sale Now
Hosted by Polk County Conservation and Cumulus Media, this family friendly-event is fun for all ages! Glow Wild is held at the Jester Park Nature Center in Gran…
For more information about upcoming events for Jester Park Nature Center, see our calendar.
Monday, June 17, 2019Hike for HealthWhy walk the mall when you can be enjoying the great outdoors? Hike along with this friendly group of nature lovers who walk the trails each month for exercise and fun. FREE. No registration required.
Tuesday, June 18, 2019VTO Restoration DaysMany amazing local companies, organizations, and schools offer Volunteer Time Off (VTO) as an added benefit for their workforce. This provides an excellent opportunity to offer those within their ranks with a unique way to create positive impact within their community. If your organization offers VT...
Tuesday, June 18, 2019Lures & LunchBring your lunch and fishing gear as we visit a different Polk County pond each month during the summer to see what is biting. Bait and poles will be provided but, feel free to bring your own as well. Fishing license is required for participants over 16 years of age. FREE. No registration required.
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Wednesday, June 19, 2019Nature's Story Hour - Insect SafariPack your picnic lunch, blanket and bring our family for an hour of nature stories and activities with a naturalist. Enjoy the fresh air, sunshine, munch your lunch, listen to a story or two and discover new natural areas with your children. FREE. No registration required.
Friday, June 21, 2019Summer Solstice HikeCome enjoy the longest day of sunlight on a hike to one of the highest locations in Polk County. We’ll watch the sunset and learn about a few plants and animals along our hike. FREE. No registration required.
Saturday, June 22, 2019Paddle the Boone RiverJoin Polk County Conservation Naturalists on a day float of the beautiful Boone River. We’ll depart from the Outdoor Rec. and Wellness Center at Jester Park at 8:00 am and travel by van to our launch point just South Webster City. Expect three to four hours of paddling, river flow dependent, w...