Polk County Conservation provides quality outdoor recreation, conservation education, and long term protection of Polk County's natural heritage in Iowa.
@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! 🕊️
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. 🦉
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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
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
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
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.
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
🚨 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.🌸
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
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
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
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
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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