Palo Alto County Conservation Board

NEWS & UPDATES

I found a baby animal…

Have you come across a baby bunny or a fawn? Rest assured, you can help them. Your best option is ...
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Stewards of the Beautiful Land

Trees Forever has asked Palo Alto County Conservation to work in partnership this summer as they present a course called, ...
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Accepting Applications for Seasonal Positions

Palo Alto County Conservation is currently accepting applications for two seasonal park technicians. These positions will be approximately 40 hours/week ...
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Sportsman’s Recreation Area

We have received inquiries about the Gun Range by Cylinder, Iowa. Here is some information about one of our most ...
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EVENTS

CLUE Geocaching

May 28, 2022 – 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Teams of 2-6 can come out to solve a murder mystery by using GPS units to find the clues. Units will be provided; detective skills must be brought! The ultimate whodunit game but with a nature twist.

Little Explorers

Jun 07, 2022 – 10:00 am - 11:00 am

For kids ages 3-5. Bring your little nature lover out to the center for a hands-on lesson on a nature topic!

This activity will take place on July 5 and August 9 too.

Ages 15 and under. Registration begins at 9:00 am at the Nature Center. Kids will go out to a secret spot of their choice on the lake and must return to the center at 10:30 am with their catch. Prizes will be given for biggest fish!

Summer Solstice Stargazing

Jun 21, 2022 – 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Come out after dark to bring in the start of summer with a night under the stars. We will bring out the telescope and view the celestial bodies in the sky.