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 rewarding day in the great outdoors as we work together to protect one of the most endangered ecosystems on planet Earth – Iowa’s tallgrass prairies.
Did you know that fall has some of the best fungus for foraging? We will meet at Brown’s Woods and discover the fungus among us. Close-toed shoes and long pants recommended.
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.
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.
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.
Looking for an excuse to get out of the house, make some new friends, and learn about the exciting world of nature? Then join us! Program will be completely indoors and audience will be seated the majority of the time.
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.
Journey to historic Greene County. We will step back in time at the RVP~1875 Historic Furniture Shop and Museum and learn the art of custom furniture making. Ride the elevator to the top of the 168 ft Carillon Bell Tower and view Iowa's rural landscape from a "bird's eye" view.
Recent heavy rain has caused flooding at various sites across Polk County Parks.
A women’s circle of self-discovery through the intuitive and healing power of horses. This on-the-ground workshop provides a real-time experience in relationship skills and increased emotional intelligence through a partnership with the horse.
