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.
Slide down a 600-foot-long hill tubing starting this spring at Sleepy Hollow.
Listening to the sounds of nature one might hear while enjoying the beauty of Carney Marsh.
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.
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.
Come lend a hand in our native pollinator and rain gardens!
This summer Polk County Conservation Parks are getting upgrades! As the temperature increases, stay informed on all the projects and closures happening in the parks.
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.
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.
Help restore Iowa’s Woodland habitat by removing harmful invasive species invaders with the Stewards of Brown’s Wood volunteer group!
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.
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.