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
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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? 🍦🎼
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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.
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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.
PolkCoConservation retweeted
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
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We are excited to be among the first counties in Iowa to be designated as a Bird Friendly Community! bit.ly/398RBWk
