Join us for an evening prairie seed harvest event! We’ll gather prairie seed for Polk County Conservation followed by a bonfire soup dinner.

Calling all witches and wanderers who are absolutely willing to run through the woods on a broomstick for a good photo! Grab your hiking boots and witch hat, and meet us at Wildcat Den State Park for a magical afternoon!

Join us for the first of a new hike series: Gentle Hikes! Gentle hikes are for folks who enjoy a nice meander through the forest, taking in the sights and small wonders of the world. These hikes are perfect for folks new to hiking and/or who need or prefer a relaxed hiking pace.

Iowa’s County Park system is truly special, and unique to our state: some of the most beautiful and protection-worthy parts of our state live in county parks…and we want you to meet them!

In this new hiking series, we invite you to discover one of the lesser-known county parks in Polk County: Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt.