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Mural Makes Rivers Come Alive at Jester Park

Watch Environmental Education Programs on Facebook Live!
Tune into Polk County Conservation's Facebook page Monday - Friday at 10 a.m. for a live educational program!

Snakes, Rattles, & Holes Exhibit
The upper level of the nature center will showcase a new, unique travelling exhibit this March! Snakes, Rattles and Holes consists of a 69 foot long, 10 foot high plywood rattlesnake model.

Leaf Recognition Towers
Located outside the Jester Park Nature Center along the streamscape path, you will find decorative leaf towers that are designed to honor a special person, family, company, or a loved one that has passed.