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.
Due to the forecasted ice storm, this event is cancelled. Stay safe out there! Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Yule, Santa Lucia Day, Christmas, Diwali, and more. Pick up your passport at the door and travel the Nature Center as you visit different winter holidays around the world.
We’ll hitch up our draft horse team to take your group out for a horse-drawn ride!
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.
We’ll hitch up our draft horse team to take your group out for a horse-drawn ride!
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.
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.
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.
Join us as we learn about Iowa winter birds and how to feed them. Bird feeding offers people an opportunity to see birds at close range while providing hours of enjoyment.
Recent heavy rain has caused flooding at various sites across Polk County Parks.
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.
