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PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS
Polk County Conservation offers a variety of programs designed specifically for young children Programs
offered to youth four years and older. Please do not include younger children in the program. We also
provide programs for older students as well. A naturalist will gear the nature topic to the age of the
group. These programs may include a story, felt board, puppets, touch/feel time, and a live animal. We
will travel to your site, or you may come to one of our county parks.
A small fee is charged to help offset the cost of our naturalist’s time. A dollar per student will be charged
with a $25 minimum for each program.
SCHEDULING PROGRAMS
*To schedule a program, please fill out the Program Request form at the bottom of this document and
e-mail it to: Patrice.Petersen-Keys@polkcountyiowa.gov
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• Animals Winter Prep - Learn what animals are doing to prepare for the long, cold winter
months.
• Eggciting Facts - Discover a wide variety of animals that develop from eggs.
• Birds Birds of a Feather - Students will fly into the bird world and learn that birds have feathers
and wings.
• Habitats What’s a Habitat? - Let’s talk about habitats! Learn where animals live and why they
live there.
• Herps Frog Hop - Students will have a hoppin’ good time as learn about frogs. A live animal will
be used if available.
• “S” is for Snake, “T” is for Turtle - Students will get up close and personal with a live snake
and/or turtle.
• Hikes Nature Hike - Discover what’s going on in the forest. Students will learn about woodland
habitats and wildlife. Hike will take place outdoors.
• Insects/Spiders Busy Bees - Students will become bees and learn why and how bees dance.
• Bug Me - Explore the fascinating world of insects and their bizarre ways of life. A live insect will
be used if available.
