March 2024 - Polk County Government

Polk County TAG Member with binoculars scouting land

The Work Behind the Scenes to Protect Polk County’s Natural Assets

Members of Polk County’s Technical Assessment Group (TAG) recently spent about 12 hours trekking through thousands of acres of land in Lake Wales, Fort Meade and Poinciana. They were exploring properties that Polk County could potentially acquire through the Environmental Lands Program, so they climbed hills, bushwacked on overgrown trails, examined plants and bugs, and […]

parents standing together holding infant

The Importance of Parenting Classes: Nurturing Stronger Families

Parenting classes offer valuable insights, practical strategies and a supportive community. The experience of becoming a parent is an incredible adventure, with happiness, obstacles and opportunities for personal development. As parents, we strive to provide the best possible environment for our children to thrive. Parenting classes can help you navigate this rewarding yet sometimes daunting […]