Polk County Conservation is implementing a Callery (Bradford) Pear and Burning Bush “buy-back” program for residents of Polk County, Iowa.
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.
Slide down a 600-foot-long hill tubing starting this spring at Sleepy Hollow.
Explore the natural healing path of Shinrin Yoku or Japanese Forest bathing with Brandy Case Haub, a certified forest guide. This mindful walk through the Prairie will invite you to use your senses to enhance your well-being.
Enjoy listening to a pony-themed story while the ponies of the Equestrian Center are listening nearby. A pony meet and greet will follow!
Sightings are becoming rarer as snakes are indicators of environmental changes. One way we monitor snakes in the area is to conduct snake board surveys. Join us as we venture into the prairie in search of snakes!
Fun ways to enjoy Strasser Woods State Preserve.
Join us for a seed harvesting event focused on early spring ephemeral wildflowers in our woodlands.
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.
Learn to identify frogs by sight and sound before sloshing into the wetlands to catch these amazing creatures. Bring your own net and flashlight. Wear shoes that can get wet and muddy.
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.
Polk County Conservation and Prairie Landscape of Iowa are teaming up to offer two native plant sales this year. All plant species for sale are native to Iowa, and once established, require minimal care while providing numerous benefits to our local wildlife and landscapes.