Make your mark on 1 of nearly 200,000 miles of trail throughout the U.S. this National Trails Day®! National Trails Day® is an annual event hosted by the American Hiking Society that encourages support of our nation’s public trails. Trails are an important part of urban and rural communities and have a positive impact on our mental and physical health. National Trails Day® is ... Read more
About this event Volunteers are invited to come out and make a positive impact at the Lauridsen Skatepark through litter removal and care for native gardens! Trash removal and care for three native gardens that help to improve water quality will help to beautify our favorite skatepark, but also positively impact the Des Moines River. ACTIVITY: Park beautification - litter removal, native garden maintenance ... Read more
Rain gardens, pollinator gardens, and other native plantings across the Polk County park system provide a wide variety of benefits for wildlife, water quality, education, and even social connections. Join us on select Tuesday mornings at Easter Lake Park and dive into the world of native plants to make a positive impact in PCC gardens this growing season. By attending these events you’ll broaden ... Read more
About this event Volunteers are invited to come out and make a positive impact at the Lauridsen Skatepark through litter removal and care for native gardens! Trash removal and care for three native gardens that help to improve water quality will help to beautify our favorite skatepark, but also positively impact the Des Moines River. ACTIVITY: Park beautification - litter removal, native garden maintenance ... Read more
About this event Volunteers are invited to come out and make a positive impact at the Lauridsen Skatepark through litter removal and care for native gardens! Trash removal and care for three native gardens that help to improve water quality will help to beautify our favorite skatepark, but also positively impact the Des Moines River. ACTIVITY: Park beautification - litter removal, native garden maintenance ... Read more
Polk County Conservation is working to provide a safe and affirming space in the Des Moines metro for the LGBTQ+ families (includes guardians or youth.) Each month we’ll focus on a different nature topic as we explore the outdoors together. This month we will go fishing. All equipment and bait is provided. Participants 16 and older need a fishing license. Program is co-sponsored by Central ... Read more
"Rain gardens, pollinator gardens, and other native plantings across the Polk County park system provide a wide variety of benefits for wildlife, water quality, education, and even social connections. Join us on select Tuesday mornings at Easter Lake Park and dive into the world of native plants to make a positive impact in PCC gardens this growing season. By attending these events you’ll broaden your ... Read more
This year Polk County Conservation’s largest annual event is being re-imagined to bring you even closer to nature in the broadest of daylight. LIVE MUSIC • Andrew Hoyt • Kelsie James • Day’s Live Music Catch a butterfly, see a live raptor, study pond ecosystems, investigate prairie insects and flowers, meet a live raptor, learn about sustainability, and so much more in one of Iowa’s ... Read more
This year Polk County Conservation’s largest annual event is being re-imagined to bring you even closer to nature in the broadest of daylight. LIVE MUSIC • Andrew Hoyt • Kelsie James • Day’s Live Music Catch a butterfly, see a live raptor, study pond ecosystems, investigate prairie insects and flowers, meet a live raptor, learn about sustainability, and so much more in one of Iowa’s ... Read more
Join us for an evening of volunteerism mixed with a bit of fun! Staff will be gathering native prairie seed on select evenings during the fall months. Seed harvesting is both a relaxing and rewarding volunteer experience that directly benefits Iowa’s critically endangered tallgrass prairie ecosystem. It provides participants with an introduction to the beauty of the tallgrass prairie ecosystem as well as its historical ... Read more
Be a part of this collective nationwide effort in our extraordinary corner of the country at Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt. Join Polk County Conservation’s Environmental Education and Volunteer staff for an afternoon exploring Iowa’s tallgrass prairie habitat. You will participate in native habitat restoration by collecting native seeds ready to harvest before enjoying an afternoon of fun activities that offer a deeper understanding of this ecosystem. ... Read more
Come learn the sustainability practices staff are implementing at Polk County Conservation parks and natural areas. We will share the long-range goals and best practices of our newly adopted sustainability plan. Polk County Conservation will be offering bi-monthly sustainability programming topics for the public to learn more on living green and ways to implement sustainability into our everyday lives. REGISTRATION: Required DEADLINE: October 1 COST: ... Read more
