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

Hike for Health at Jester
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Hike for Health at Jester

Why walk the mall when you can enjoy the great outdoors? Hike along with this friendly group of nature lovers who walk the trails each month for exercise and fun.

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4/21/2025

Sunset Yoga at Jester
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Sunset Yoga at Jester

Take time to unwind as the sun sets on the outdoor plaza or the Great Hall of the Jester Park Nature Center. The class will begin with a short nature hike to give participants a chance distress and enjoy the beauty of nature. The yoga class is perfect for beginners.

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4/21/2025

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

Earth Month Tree Planting at Fort Des Moines Park
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Earth Month Tree Planting at Fort Des Moines Park

Be a part of planting 1000 tree seedlings at Fort Des Moines Park this April as we celebrate Earth Day all month long!

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4/22/2025

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

Story Tellebration
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Story Tellebration

Join volunteer storyteller, Carmen Epstein, for a fun, interactive tale tailored toward children ages 2 to 6 that explores the wonders of the outdoors. During each program, participants enjoy interactive stories and an activity.

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4/23/2025

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

Earth Month Tree Planting at Fort Des Moines Park
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Earth Month Tree Planting at Fort Des Moines Park

Be a part of planting 1000 tree seedlings at Fort Des Moines Park this April as we celebrate Earth Day all month long!

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4/23/2025

2024 Prescribed Burning Season
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2024 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 for the next month.

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8/20/2024

DIY - Home Cleaners
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DIY - Home Cleaners

Celebrate Earth Week with some all-natural DIY home cleaners. In this class we will build our own cleaning product and discuss more alternative options to chemical cleaners sold in stores.

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4/23/2025