Polk County Conservation announces phased approach to re-launching the winter sports destination.
View virtual presentation on the project.
$8.1 million park enhancements will offer universal access to nature, recreation for people of all abilities.
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.
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.
Join us when the snow flies and we’ll hitch up one of our draft horse teams to take your group out for a Sleigh Ride!
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 us when the snow flies and we’ll hitch up one of our draft horse teams to take your group out for a Sleigh Ride!
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 as we continue restoration efforts in native woodland habitat through invasive species removal.
