National Public Lands Day

Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt 8700 NE 126th Ave, Maxwell, United States

Be a part of this collective nationwide effort in our extraordinary corner of the country at Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt. Join Polk County Conservation’s Environmental Education and Volunteer staff for an afternoon exploring Iowa’s tallgrass prairie habitat. You will participate in native habitat restoration by collecting native seeds ready to harvest before enjoying an afternoon of fun activities that offer a deeper understanding of this ecosystem. ... Read more

Sustainability Sensibilities

Jester Park Nature Center 12130 Northwest 128th Street, Granger, IA, United States

Come learn the sustainability practices staff are implementing at Polk County Conservation parks and natural areas. We will share the long-range goals and best practices of our newly adopted sustainability plan. Polk County Conservation will be offering bi-monthly sustainability programming topics for the public to learn more on living green and ways to implement sustainability into our everyday lives. REGISTRATION: Required DEADLINE: October 1 COST: ... Read more

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