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Serving a diverse Central Iowa community, Polk County is among the nation’s most innovative public institutions. We bring together creative leaders, collaborative organizations and key resources to empower our communities and make life better for all people in Polk County.
Join us for a seed harvesting event focused on early spring ephemeral wildflowers in our woodlands.
Primary Election - Tuesday, June 4 Polls Open Election Day: 7:00a - 8:00p
Open for Public comment till May 6th.
The National Weather Service plays a key role in keeping the public safe. Learn about the always changing tools and technology that they use, and how special events can work with Emergency Management & the NWS to support their event. Speakers from the NWS Des Moines Office.
Des Moines, IA- Applications are now open for opioid settlement funds grants for Polk County organizations that support people with lived experience of substance use.
Join us at Iowa’s largest annual Earth Day event right here in the Des Moines Metro!
Polk County Conservation is implementing a Callery (Bradford) Pear and Burning Bush “buy-back” program for residents of Polk County, Iowa.
Build simple kites as we explore the science of flight. We will discuss the remarkable adaptations birds have developed in order to take flight. We will assemble and decorate a small kite and send them aloft for a fun ending. Each registered individual will receive a kite.
“One of the most significant victims’ rights is the right to be heard,” Polk County Attorney Kimberly Graham said.
Join a naturalist on a lovely spring day for a walk in the woods. We’ll take a leisurely stroll and identify and discuss some of Iowa’s native woodland wildflowers. We will also discover other plants and maybe even a coveted fungus.
Let your imagination run wild with this nature-themed story time! Hear a story followed by the naturalist’s choice of an activity such as an animal encounter, puppets or a craft.