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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

Guided Trail Rides (9:30am, 11am & 2pm)
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Guided Trail Rides (9:30am, 11am & 2pm)

Come saddle up and join us in the great outdoors for a scenic horseback trail ride!

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9/22/2023

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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9/22/2023

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

Sunset Seed Harvest
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Sunset Seed Harvest

Join us for an evening on the Chichaqua prairie as we harvest seed by the light of the setting sun.

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9/22/2023

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

Guided Trail Rides (9:30am, 11am & 2pm)
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Guided Trail Rides (9:30am, 11am & 2pm)

Come saddle up and join us in the great outdoors for a scenic horseback trail ride!

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9/23/2023

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

A Foraged Feast
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A Foraged Feast

Don't miss this al fresco dinner event at Jester Park! Celebrate the bounty of Iowa’s natural lands with a menu highlighting wild ingredients foraged from the park. Dishes in the six-course menu will be prepared over live fire while you dine surrounded by Iowa's natural beauty!

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9/23/2023

Seeking public input on updates to Riverwalk Dog Park, new parking lot.
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Seeking public input on updates to Riverwalk Dog Park, new parking lot.

Meeting scheduled for March 7 at 5:30 pm.

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2/23/2023

Mornings in the Garden: Jester Park
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Mornings in the Garden: Jester Park

Lend a helping hand setting up our native gardens for success this growing season.

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9/26/2023