The Jester Park Nature Center is now home to two new education ambassadors! Both raptors come to us from Saving Our Avian Resources (SOAR) in Dedham, Iowa. Our adult female Great Horned Owl was found injured in Des Moines. She has a fractured humerus, near the elbow joint which prevents her from being fully flighted. Our adult female Peregrine Falcon was found injured in the S ...
News & Announcements
The Wildlife and Nature Are of Timothy Pross
Polk County Conservation and the Jester Park Nature Center are pleased to present, The Wildlife & Nature Art of Timothy Pross. This art exhibition highlights the work of Atlantic artist, Timothy Pross. Since childhood, Tim is happiest when he is actively engaged in the exploration of nature. His intent as an artist is to take those experience and feeling and strive to exp ...
Call for Artists! Artists in Action: Plein Air at Jester Park
Call for Artists The Galleries at Jester Park Nature Center is seeking applications for participating in our second annual Artists in Action: Plein Air event and exhibition on September 17 & 18, 2022. A jury will pick up to 10 artists to participate in the event. The accepted artists will exhibit their work completed during the Plein Air event on September 18 th . Artists’ ...
Spring Break at Jester Park (March 14 - 18)
The Jester Park Outdoor Recreation & Wellness Center will be open for extended hours over Spring Break (March 14 - 18) from noon - 4 p.m. For pricing and more information, click here.
2022 Fall Makers Market | November 20, 2022
The Jester Park Nature Center’s locally grown, raised, & created Fall Makers Market is a perfect opportunity for you to support local merchants in a beautiful park setting. Join us on Sunday, November 20, from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Jester Park Nature Center in Granger to shop for gifts or goods just in time for the holiday season! While there, explore the nature center ...
Covid-19 Updates & Operations
Polk County has consistently followed CDC recommendations related to masking and social distancing. Beginning on Monday, February 28 masks will no longer be required in Polk County Conservation buildings. Those facilities include: Jester Park Nature Center Jester Park Outdoor Recreation & Wellness Center Natural Resources Headquarters Note that a mask require ...
