Meeting scheduled for March 7 at 5:30 pm.
Polk County Conservation announces phased approach to re-launching the winter sports destination.
A backyard oasis for wildlife uses native plants and other features like water or feeders to provide the things wildlife need from their habitats. Come learn what you can do to help enhance your yard to make it more attractive to wildlife.
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.
View virtual presentation on the project.
Join us for this virtual Lunch & Learn to learn about sandhill cranes and the annual crane count!
A major artery between the cities of Johnston and Des Moines is once again flowing with cyclists and walkers.
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.
We are excited to announce that construction for the Trestle to Trestle Bridge replacement has begun. This bridge is the connector between the cities of Johnston and Des Moines and a key element of the very popular urban Trestle to Trestle Trail.
Join PCC staff in the fight against invasive plant species in the woodlands of Fort Des Moines Park.
Prescribed burn has begun in Polk County Conservation’s parks and trails. Natural resource crews will be conducting prescribed burning as weather allows from starting the third week of August.
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.
