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 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.
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.
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.
Join Central Iowa’s Valley View Flower Farm at this wreath class to learn how to make a hand-tied evergreen wreath. We will be using a variety of fragrant evergreen from the Western US as well as local and Midwestern evergreens.
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.
Learn the art of creating handmade paper from start to finish. Pre-made paper will also be available for card decoration.
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.
We’ll hitch up our draft horse team to take your group out for a horse-drawn ride!
Recent heavy rain has caused flooding at various sites across Polk County Parks.
We’ll hitch up our draft horse team to take your group out for a horse-drawn ride!
