Polk County Conservation

Come lend a hand in our native pollinator and rain gardens! Throughout Polk County parks, pollinator and rain gardens utilizing native plants provide biodiversity, wildlife habitat, help to manage stormwater runoff and improve water quality, and beautify our parks. Garden volunteers help take care of gardens in a location of their choosing for a few hours each month on a schedule that works for them. Whether you area a beginner or experienced gardener, there is a place for you in our garden volunteer program. All garden volunteers will be provided training and instruction as needed. Garden volunteers are not fully responsible for their garden(s). Throughout the year, staff and public volunteer events focused on gardening help to maintain these garden spaces. Many hands make lighter work! Garden volunteers are expected to: - Meet with volunteer staff for onboarding and training - Volunteer in their designated garden areas a couple hours every two weeks or more if desired - Communicate needs and requests for more training/education if needed - Submit their volunteer hours