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A Day at Carney Marsh
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A Day at Carney Marsh

Listening to the sounds of nature one might hear while enjoying the beauty of Carney Marsh.

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9/27/2023

The Lockards: Looking Back on the Legacy of Two Caretakers
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The Lockards: Looking Back on the Legacy of Two Caretakers

The story behind the couple who gave away over 8 acres of land to Polk County Conservation.

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3/28/2023

2023 Prescribed Burning Season
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2023 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 this week and extending through the spring season.

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3/27/2023

Fall Wagon Rides (10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm)
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Fall Wagon Rides (10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm)

Come out to Jester Park Equestrian Center and enjoy a fun group or family outing as a team of draft horses pull your open wagon down the beautiful timber trails of Jester Park.

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10/1/2023

Fall Family Fun at Brenton Slough
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Fall Family Fun at Brenton Slough

Celebrate fall with your family at the Brenton Slough with INHF and Polk County Conservation! Families can enjoy an interpretive hayrack ride, nature crafts and other activities suited for all ages, all celebrating the interesting plants and animals found on the property.

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10/1/2023

Volunteer Restoration Days: Prairie
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Volunteer Restoration Days: Prairie

Spend time in your local prairies for the benefit future habitat restoration projects this fall season!

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10/3/2023

New, Year-Round Recreation Feature Coming to Sleepy Hollow Sports Park
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New, Year-Round Recreation Feature Coming to Sleepy Hollow Sports Park

Polk County Conservation announces phased approach to re-launching the winter sports destination.

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7/7/2023

Older, Wiser, Livelier, Seniors - DNR Urban Fisheries Program
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Older, Wiser, Livelier, Seniors - DNR Urban Fisheries Program

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! These programs are held the first Tuesday of each month.

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10/3/2023

Crane Meadows: 300+ Acres of Potential
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Crane Meadows: 300+ Acres of Potential

After several years of extensive restoration work, the wildlife area is now part of Polk County Conservation's family of parks.

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5/18/2023

Sustainability Sensibilities
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Sustainability Sensibilities

Come learn the sustainability practices staff are implementing at Polk County Conservation parks and natural areas. We will share the long-range goals and best practices of our newly adopted sustainability plan.

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10/3/2023

Scent Detection Dogs: The Fluffy Face of Conservation
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Scent Detection Dogs: The Fluffy Face of Conservation

How Polk County Conservation uses scent detection dogs to aid in the restoration of Ornate Box Turtles.

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3/28/2023

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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10/5/2023