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Come saddle up and join us in the great outdoors for a scenic horseback trail ride!
Join us for a rewarding day in the great outdoors as we work together to protect one of the most endangered ecosystems on planet Earth – Iowa’s tallgrass prairies.
Keyontay’s mother, Keonna, told the court that her child’s organs were donated to other children. “His life won’t go in vain,” she wrote.
Under the light of the setting sun, join staff on select evenings this fall as we gather native prairie seed ready to harvest at Chichaqua.
After seven years of dedicated service, Helen Eddy, Director of the Polk County Health Department (PCHD), will be retiring on January 17, 2025.
Join us for an exciting early morning hike as we dive into the fascinating world of fall bird migrations at Brown’s Woods.
During the summer recreation season, Polk County Conservation staff are regularly monitoring the water in Easter Lake, taking samples weekly for testing. Every week on Thursday or Friday, weekly results will be posted here.
Come saddle up and join us in the great outdoors for a scenic horseback trail ride!
Appointments save time and are given priority.
Join Django and Polk County Conservation for a special dinner event at Jester Park! Celebrate the bounty of Iowa’s natural lands with a menu highlighting wild ingredients prepared by the Django team.