Conservation
Snowshoe Trails & Treks
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Snowshoe Trails & Treks

This winter when the snow flies and those fluffy flakes are calling, take the opportunity to try something new.

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1/27/2025

Plotting a Comeback
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Plotting a Comeback

Growing, harvesting rare native plants

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6/25/2024

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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5/1/2025

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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5/1/2025

Prairie Stomp Music Series returns in 2025
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Prairie Stomp Music Series returns in 2025

In its fourth year, the overwhelming popular music series is adding a new location and three more shows! Relax to the rhythm of incredible, local music and nature's own melody in the middle of two beautiful Polk County Parks.

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4/24/2025

Salamander Celebration
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Salamander Celebration

Celebrate amphibian week by discovering the secret world of salamanders and learn about their unique characteristics, habitats, and behaviors.

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5/3/2025

Invasive Buy Back Program
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Invasive Buy Back Program

Polk County Conservation is implementing a Callery (Bradford) Pear and Burning Bush “buy-back” program for residents of Polk County, Iowa.

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4/18/2025

Forest Bathing at Jester
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Forest Bathing at Jester

Explore the natural healing path of Shinrin Yoku or Japanese forest bathing with Brandy Case Haub, a certified forest guide. This mindful nature exploration will invite you to use your senses to enhance your well-being. Enjoy a 2-hour nature retreat and reconnect with nature.

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5/4/2025

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

Older, Wiser, Livelier, Seniors - Osage Orange Trees
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Older, Wiser, Livelier, Seniors - Osage Orange Trees

From the ice age to the age of westward expansion, the history of the humble Osage orange offers a fascinating glimpse of the natural history of North America.

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5/6/2025

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

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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5/13/2025