Polk County Conservation provides quality outdoor recreation, conservation education, and long term protection of Polk County's natural heritage in Iowa.
Polk County, Iowa
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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. 🦉
polkcountyiowa.gov/conservat…
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
Thank you to The Rusted Steel String Band, The Creamery, and everyone who came out last Thursday for a good evening.
What was your favorite part? 🍦🎼
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: bit.ly/GlowWildTickets2022
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: polkcountyiowa.gov/conservat…
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 polkcountyiowa.gov/conservat…
🚨 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.🌸
#ChichaquaValleyTrail is just one of 120 different trails in #polkcountyiowa. Tag us in a #TrailMoment and share your love of the #outdoors.
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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 – at Des Moines, IA
571 million pounds of honey were consumed in 2020. So thank a #Pollinator for their contribution. #PollinatorWeek 🐝
📸: Kristie Burns
PolkCoConservation retweeted
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: bit.ly/3xJqCeI #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. bit.ly/fun-in-the-sun-21
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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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📢 Funding for the #TrestletoTrestleBridge replacement has been secured! More info & photos: bit.ly/trestle-to-trestle-br…
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! bit.ly/38YPyCs
We are excited to be among the first counties in Iowa to be designated as a Bird Friendly Community! bit.ly/398RBWk
Explore Brown's Woods to learn about wild turkeys with our Turkey Trek Scavenger Hunt! See if you can find all 10 signs hidden in the park! #LeadingYouOutdoors
SPRING CAUTION ON WET TRAILS: Temps & trail usage are on the rise. Spring rains & early morning condensation create slick conditions on trails - near intersections where there are truncated warning pavers & vinyl/painted directional arrows. Be extra cautious when #cycling!
