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2024 Prescribed Burning Season
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2024 Prescribed Burning Season

Prescribed burn season is upon us! Our Natural Resource Crews will be conducting prescribed burning in our parks and trails as weather allows this week and extending through the spring season.

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2/27/2024

No Snow, No Problem
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No Snow, No Problem

Slide down a 600-foot-long hill tubing starting this spring at Sleepy Hollow.

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2/26/2024

A Day at Carney Marsh
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A Day at Carney Marsh

Listening to the sounds of nature one might hear while enjoying the beauty of Carney Marsh.

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9/27/2023

Older, Wiser, Livelier, Seniors - African Wildlife Adventures
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Older, Wiser, Livelier, Seniors - African Wildlife Adventures

Jim and Cindy Pease have been on and led several trips to Kenya, Tanzania, and South Africa. This presentation will share photos and stories of the incredible wildlife and natural history of the grasslands and savannas of eastern Africa.

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4/2/2024

Sustainability Initiatives
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Sustainability Initiatives

Come learn the variety of sustainability initiative’s Polk County is implementing and striving towards to lessen the carbon footprint. Followed by a discussion of actions individuals can do with sustainability in mind.

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4/3/2024

Dig Your Natives: Spring Garden Maintenance - Jester Park
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Dig Your Natives: Spring Garden Maintenance - Jester Park

Come lend a hand in our native pollinator and rain gardens!

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4/5/2024

What is a Wetland?
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What is a Wetland?

A wetland is an area of land that is continuously or periodically wet during the year. Also called swamps, marshes, bogs, or prairie potholes, Iowa was once dotted with thousands of wetlands.

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1/29/2024

Dig Your Natives: Spring Garden Maintenance - Easter Lake Park
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Dig Your Natives: Spring Garden Maintenance - Easter Lake Park

Come lend a hand and learn tricks of the trade as we dive into the world of native plants to make a positive impact in PCC gardens this growing season.

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4/6/2024

Timber Stand Improvement
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Timber Stand Improvement

Timber Stand Improvement (TSI) is a form of restoration work that occurs in degraded woodlands with the goal of improving the quality of native tree and plant species. Often this involves reducing the quantity of trees, especially non-native varieties.

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1/22/2024

Invasive Species Removal: Brown's Woods
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Invasive Species Removal: Brown's Woods

Help restore Iowa’s Woodland habitat by removing harmful invasive species invaders with the Stewards of Brown’s Wood volunteer group!

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4/6/2024

Thrills, Chills, And Gills
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Thrills, Chills, And Gills

Ice fishing is a great way to take advantage of the cooler months and enjoy the great outdoors. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, Polk County has resources for you to have a safe and satisfying experience.

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12/19/2023

Mindfulness and Movement
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Mindfulness and Movement

Sometimes we forget we are part of nature, sharing water and air with all other beings on the planet. Controlling our breath and moving our bodies in can bring back a connection with the natural world. This class will offer ways to connect with breath, body and the earth.

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4/9/2024