BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Polk Soil and Water Conservation District - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Polk Soil and Water Conservation District X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://polkswcdiowa.gov X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Polk Soil and Water Conservation District REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T153000 DTSTAMP:20260519T061453 CREATED:20260420T143330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T143330Z UID:26472-1776778200-1776785400@polkswcdiowa.gov SUMMARY:April 2026 Board Meetimg DESCRIPTION:The Regular Monthly Meeting of the Polk Soil and Water Conservation District’s Board of Commissioners typically meets the third Tuesday of each month. \nDates are subject to change\, and will be updated promptly on our website. Meetings may end early or extend late. \nAll documents going to the board for approval must be signed and submitted to the office no later than the Wednesday before the meeting. \n \n \n \n \n \n Loading...\n \n \n \n \n \n Taking too long?\n \n \n \n Reload document \n |\n \n Open in new tab URL:https://polkswcdiowa.gov/event/april-2026-board-meetimg/ LOCATION:USDA Service Center\, Large Conference Room\, 1513 N. Ankeny Blvd. STE 3\, Ankeny\, IA\, 50023\, United States CATEGORIES:Board Meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://polkswcdiowa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/leaders.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T120000 DTSTAMP:20260519T061453 CREATED:20260410T184112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T184112Z UID:26447-1776243600-1776254400@polkswcdiowa.gov SUMMARY:Drake Park Orchard Mature Trees Pruning DESCRIPTION:If you are a member of the community with knowledge on fruit tree pruning\, with Trees Forever\, a Master Gardener volunteer\, or Master Conservationist\, Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you! \nThe orchard is located off Cottage Grove at Drake Park\, just south of the shelter. Please bring and sign up for any tools you have that you can bring for this task. We will be working in teams of 3 people per tree. The mature trees will be the focus of our task for this session. Our goal is to eliminate damaged and diseased limbs\, (only smaller limbs and branches)\, low hanging branches and any crossing and crowded branches as needed. We will remove no more than a third of any tree. There are about 8 trees and these include apples\, plum\, and pear trees. Thank you! \nDate: 04/15/2026 (Wed.)\nTime: 9:00am – 12:00pm CDT\nLocation: 2300 Drake Park Ave\, Des Moines\, IA 50311 \nHead over to the official event website to download and sign the release form and RSVP to participate!: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0944A8AC28A1FAC61-63314690-drake URL:https://polkswcdiowa.gov/event/drake-park-orchard-mature-trees-pruning/ LOCATION:IA CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://polkswcdiowa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/0BB5BCE9E0161CD43E73BCD99D7E4F45_0.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T190000 DTSTAMP:20260519T061453 CREATED:20260306T150156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T150156Z UID:26328-1773943200-1773946800@polkswcdiowa.gov SUMMARY:Conservation on Tap DESCRIPTION:Iowa Learning Farms to Host Conservation On Tap Event in Altoona \nCasual gathering will provide local farmers\, landowners and interested Iowans with an opportunity to listen\, share and learn about conservation topics with peers and experts at Iowa State University \nAMES\, Iowa – Iowa Learning Farms will host a “Conservation On Tap” event on Thursday\, Mar. 19\, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Brightside Aleworks in Altoona. The event\, which is available at no cost\, will provide local farmers\, landowners and urban residents with a chance to discuss and ask questions. There will be an opportunity for networking following the event. \n“Our intent with this event is to help build community through encouraging farmers\, landowners and urban residents to talk about topics important within the community — what keeps them up at night\, what challenges they see with conservation practices and what they want to learn more about\,” said Liz Ripley\, Iowa Learning Farms conservation and cover crop outreach specialist. “There will be no formal presentations or agenda\, just a chance to talk\, ask questions\, listen and learn while enjoying a beverage and provided food. We are looking forward to learning alongside everyone else who attends.” \nEvent hosts include Ripley\, as well as Matt Helmers\, Iowa Nutrient Research Center Director\, and Mark Licht\, associate professor and cropping systems specialist with ISU Extension and Outreach. Andrew Frana\, founder and co-owner of Brightside Aleworks\, will begin the discussion by highlighting the importance of water quality in the brewing process. \nTo ensure adequate space and food\, please RSVP by Mar. 12 by calling 515-294-5429 or contacting ilf@iastate.edu. \nTo learn more about planned field days\, virtual field days\, webinars\, and other conservation events\, please visit the Iowa Learning Farms Events webpage. \nAbout Iowa Learning Farms \nEstablished in 2004\, Iowa Learning Farms is building a Culture of Conservation by encouraging adoption of conservation practices. Farmers\, researchers and ILF team members are working together to identify and implement the best management practices that improve water quality and soil health while remaining profitable. Partners of Iowa Learning Farms include the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship\, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach\, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service\, Iowa Department of Natural Resources\, EPA Section 319 Grant Program\, and Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture. URL:https://polkswcdiowa.gov/event/conservation-on-tap/ LOCATION:Brightside Aleworks\, 480 Center Place\, Altoona\, IA\, 50009\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://polkswcdiowa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ConservationOnTap.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260317T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260317T153000 DTSTAMP:20260519T061453 CREATED:20260223T161616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T193212Z UID:26228-1773754200-1773761400@polkswcdiowa.gov SUMMARY:March 2026 Regular Meeting DESCRIPTION:The Regular Monthly Meeting of the Polk Soil and Water Conservation District’s Board of Commissioners typically meets the third Tuesday of each month. \nDates are subject to change\, and will be updated promptly on our website. Meetings may end early or extend late. \nAll documents going to the board for approval must be signed and submitted to the office no later than the Wednesday before the meeting. \nThe last day to submit signed documents for approval at the March 17\, 2025 meeting is March 12\, 2025. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Loading...\n \n \n \n \n \n Taking too long?\n \n \n \n Reload document \n |\n \n Open in new tab \n \n \n \n \n  URL:https://polkswcdiowa.gov/event/march-2026-regular-meeting/ LOCATION:IA CATEGORIES:Board Meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://polkswcdiowa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/leaders.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T120000 DTSTAMP:20260519T061453 CREATED:20260206T144316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T150018Z UID:26152-1772528400-1772539200@polkswcdiowa.gov SUMMARY:Field Day: Cover Crops 101 DESCRIPTION:Join Polk SWCD in Dallas County at the Adel Fairgrounds on March 3rd\, 2026 from 9am – 3pm. \nGuest Speakers: Meagan Anderson\, ISU Ext Field Agronomist & JD Hollingsworth\, NRCS Area Soil Health Specialist. \nThis classroom style event will equip you with everything you need to know to maximize cover crop benefits and profitability on your operation. Refreshments\, door prizes\, and vendors available. \nLearn more at polkswcdiowa.gov/cover-crops-101 URL:https://polkswcdiowa.gov/event/field-day-cover-crops-101/ LOCATION:Dallas County Fairgrouds\, 28061 Fairground Rd\, Adel\, IA\, 50003\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Days ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://polkswcdiowa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/5-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260217T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260217T153000 DTSTAMP:20260519T061453 CREATED:20260213T183129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T183129Z UID:26198-1771335000-1771342200@polkswcdiowa.gov SUMMARY:February 2026 Regular Meeting DESCRIPTION:The Regular Monthly Meeting of the Polk Soil and Water Conservation District’s Board of Commissioners typically meets the third Tuesday of each month. \nDates are subject to change\, and will be updated promptly on our website. Meetings may end early or extend late. \nAll documents going to the board for approval must be signed and submitted to the office no later than the Wednesday before the meeting. \nThe last day to submit signed documents for approval at the February17\, 2025 meeting is February 12\, 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n Loading...\n \n \n \n \n \n Taking too long?\n \n \n \n Reload document \n |\n \n Open in new tab URL:https://polkswcdiowa.gov/event/february-2026-regular-meeting/ LOCATION:USDA Service Center\, Large Conference Room\, 1513 N. Ankeny Blvd. STE 3\, Ankeny\, IA\, 50023\, United States CATEGORIES:Board Meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://polkswcdiowa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/leaders.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260120T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260120T153000 DTSTAMP:20260519T061453 CREATED:20251217T210327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T210327Z UID:26058-1768915800-1768923000@polkswcdiowa.gov SUMMARY:January 2026 Regular Meeting DESCRIPTION:The Regular Monthly Meeting of the Polk Soil and Water Conservation District’s Board of Commissioners typically meets the third Tuesday of each month. \nDates are subject to change\, and will be updated promptly on our website. Meetings may end early or extend late. \nAll documents going to the board for approval must be signed and submitted to the office no later than the Wednesday before the meeting. \nThe last day to submit signed documents for approval at the January 20\, 2025 meeting is January 15\, 2025. URL:https://polkswcdiowa.gov/event/january-2026-regular-meeting/ LOCATION:USDA Service Center\, Large Conference Room\, 1513 N. Ankeny Blvd. STE 3\, Ankeny\, IA\, 50023\, United States CATEGORIES:Board Meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://polkswcdiowa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/leaders.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260102T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260102T153000 DTSTAMP:20260519T061453 CREATED:20251124T212915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T161917Z UID:26020-1767360600-1767367800@polkswcdiowa.gov SUMMARY:January 2025 Organizational Meeting DESCRIPTION:The Board of Commissioners convenes on the first weekday after the first of the year to assign commissioner office appointments and swear in newly or re-elected commissioners. \nAll other business will be held until the January Regular Meeting. \nLink to Agenda URL:https://polkswcdiowa.gov/event/january-2025-organizational-meeting/ LOCATION:USDA Service Center\, Large Conference Room\, 1513 N. Ankeny Blvd. STE 3\, Ankeny\, IA\, 50023\, United States CATEGORIES:Board Meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://polkswcdiowa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Policy-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251216T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251216T153000 DTSTAMP:20260519T061453 CREATED:20251124T140707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T213711Z UID:26012-1765891800-1765899000@polkswcdiowa.gov SUMMARY:December 2025 Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:The Regular Monthly Meeting of the Polk Soil and Water Conservation District’s Board of Commissioners typically meets the third Tuesday of each month. \nDates are subject to change\, and will be updated promptly on our website. Meetings may end early or extend late. \nAll documents going to the board for approval must be signed and submitted to the office no later than the Wednesday before the meeting. \nThe last day to submit signed documents for approval at the December 16\, 2025 meeting is December 10\, 2025. \nLink to Agenda URL:https://polkswcdiowa.gov/event/december-2025-board-meeting/ LOCATION:USDA Service Center\, Large Conference Room\, 1513 N. Ankeny Blvd. STE 3\, Ankeny\, IA\, 50023\, United States CATEGORIES:Board Meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://polkswcdiowa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/leaders.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR