PolkCoConservation

Polk County Conservation provides quality outdoor recreation, conservation education, and long term protection of Polk County's natural heritage in Iowa.

[PolkCoConservation @PolkCCB]

@iconwatertrails While National Bird Day is on the 5th, our program will be held on the 7th at Jester Park Nature Center at 10:30am. We hope to see you all there! 🕊️

[ICON @iconwatertrails]

National Bird Day is on Jan. 5th! Join our friends at the @PolkCCB  to learn about the history of birds, tips to bird watching and more! Tomorrow at Jester Park starting at 11 a.m. 🦉

https://t.co/WXuLVy7mLa

[PolkCoConservation @PolkCCB]

@drunneals Thanks David, we are passing this along to the folks who maintain that section of the trail.

[PolkCoConservation @PolkCCB]

What plant is this?🌸

Hint: this plant blooms early to mid spring, and has two
different color variations.

Check back tomorrow for the answer.
#WhatPlantisThis

[PolkCoConservation @PolkCCB]

Thank you to The Rusted Steel String Band, The Creamery, and everyone who came out last Thursday for a good evening.

What was your favorite part? 🍦🎼

[PolkCoConservation @PolkCCB]

Glow Wild is back! 🔥

Live music, axe throwing, face painting, and so much more at Glow Wild, Saturday September 24, 2022.

Tickets are on sale now: https://t.co/Jk9Sn1wpPa

[PolkCoConservation @PolkCCB]

Want to learn some new skills this summer? 🌞

Join our July Summer Skills program for ages 10-16 for only $10 any Tuesday or Thursday during the month of July! Check our website for details: https://t.co/HdlfDHsKaR

[PolkCoConservation @PolkCCB]

Answer: Bloodroot a.k.a. Sanguinaria Canadensis

[PolkCoConservation @PolkCCB]

Can you guess what plant this is?🌼

Hint: This plant is native to the Eastern U.S. and Eastern Canada. It is also highly toxic to humans and animals.

Check back tomorrow for the answer.

[PolkCoConservation @PolkCCB]

What do frogs do with paper…? 🐸

Rip-it! #InternationalJokeDay
Get the chance to see nature in action at Natures Playdate Wednesday, July 6. Bring your family for a day of fun, free, exploration. More information on our website https://t.co/ebV80NRroj

[PolkCoConservation @PolkCCB]

🚨 Important Canoe Update 🚨

Canoe Rentals at Chichaqua will be suspended until
significant rainfall is received and water levels rise. In
the meantime, take a hike on one of our trails to check
out the prairie flowers in bloom.🌸

[PolkCoConservation @PolkCCB]

#ChichaquaValleyTrail is just one of 120 different trails in #polkcountyiowa. Tag us in a #TrailMoment and share your love of the #outdoors.

[Jay Byers @jaybyers]

Did you know there are > 700 miles of connected paved #biketrails in Central Iowa? My buddy Steve & I are on mission to ride them all. We took Bill Riley Trail from Ashworth Park to Waterworks Park & Great Western Trail to Cumming. Suggestions for next ride? #DSMUSA #catchdsm

[PolkCoConservation @PolkCCB]

571 million pounds of honey were consumed in 2020. So thank a #Pollinator for their contribution. #PollinatorWeek ��

📸: Kristie Burns

[NRCS_Iowa @IowaNRCS]

Soil health research has determined how to manage soil in a way that improves soil function – the Principles of Soil Health. Learn more about the ABCs of Soil Health: https://t.co/eavgsC3rLk #NationalSoilHealthDay @IADeptAg

[PolkCoConservation @PolkCCB]

Win a 2-night cabin stay at Thomas Mitchell Park with our Fun in the Sun Challenge starting on July 5. Download the GooseChase app (it's FREE!) Search for: Polk County Fun in the Sun Challenge. Start earning points by completing missions. https://t.co/QQXxrstnBL

[Snyder & Associates @Snyder_Assoc]

The @DesMoinesGov Public Works won the 2021 National #Environmental Achievement Award in the Watershed Collaboration category. We were proud to partner on the "Restoring Easter Lake" initiative. Learn more about these improvements here. @iowadnr @PolkCCB
https://t.co/fdyeyNZXAs

[PolkCoConservation @PolkCCB]

📢 Funding for the #TrestletoTrestleBridge replacement has been secured! More info & photos: https://t.co/qMshZQBXap

[PolkCoConservation @PolkCCB]

It’s the second week of our Chill Out Challenge and the competition is heating up! It’s not too late to sign up and participate! https://t.co/QHBG766Fs8

[PolkCoConservation @PolkCCB]

We are excited to be among the first counties in Iowa to be designated as a Bird Friendly Community! https://t.co/hFLK2IohKY