Conservation
Welcome to the Winnebago County Conservation Board, one of 99 county conservation boards in Iowa. We are located in north-central Iowa's prairie pothole region. Our purpose is to provide outdoor recreational opportunities for everyone and to protect and conserve our natural resources.
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Winnebago County Conservation manages more than 30 parks, recreation areas, wildlife areas, and trails in the county, which offer anything from hunting to camping to hiking to bird watching.
We invite you to explore our section of the Winnebago County website to learn more about our parks, campsites, cabins, services, and more.
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Family Geocaching
Thorpe Park
34496 110th Avenue
Forest City
June 29, 2024
9:00 am · 11:00am
Bring the family and come learn about a fun outdoor activity--geocaching! You'll learn what geocaching is, why it's become so popular, and how you, too, can enjoy this modern form of "treasure hunting!" (Be sure to bring along a smartphone.) This class is co-sponsored by NIACC and the cost will be $5/family. Registration is required by either calling NIACC at 641-422-4358 or by signing up online at NIACC.
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Contact: Lisa Ralls
(641) 567-3390
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WCCB Meeting
Hanson Nature Center
41600 Highway 69
Leland
July 8, 2024
8:00 am
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(641) 567-3390
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Hanson Nature Center Grand Opening & Robert Schwartz Retirement Party
Hanson Nature Center
41600 Highway 69
Leland
July 13, 2024
11:00 am · 4:00pm
Join us as we officially dedicate our new Hanson Nature Center! We will also be wishing our WCCB Director Robert Schwartz the best of luck in his retirement. Everyone is welcome to come see our new facility, wish Robert all the best, and have some wonderful food!
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(641) 567-3390
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Winnebago County Fair
Winnebago County Fairgrounds
264 Fairgrounds Drive
Thompson
July 18, 2024
Come visit us at our Winnebago County Fair booth! We'll have displays, handouts, and free drawings!
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(641) 567-3390
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Winnebago County Fair
Winnebago County Fairgrounds
264 Fairgrounds Drive
Thompson
July 19, 2024
Come visit us at our Winnebago County Fair booth! We'll have displays, handouts, and free drawings!
For More Information
(641) 567-3390
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Winnebago County Fair
Winnebago County Fairgrounds
264 Fairgrounds Drive
Thompson
July 20, 2024
Come visit us at our Winnebago County Fair booth! We'll have displays, handouts, and free drawings!
For More Information
(641) 567-3390
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Winnebago County Fair
Winnebago County Fairgrounds
264 Fairgrounds Drive
Thompson
July 21, 2024
Come visit us at our Winnebago County Fair booth! We'll have displays, handouts, and free drawings!
For More Information
(641) 567-3390
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End of Summer Campout
Pilot Knob State Park
2148 340th Street
Forest City
August 9, 2024
5:00 pm · 11:00am
This kids' overnight campout is co-sponsored by NIACC and will be held at the group camp at Pilot Knob State Park. We'll go hiking, cook over a fire, eat outside, learn how to put up a tent, and sleep under the stars! This campout is for kids going into grades 3rd-5th and the cost will be $9.
Registration is required by either calling NIACC at 641-422-4358 or signing up online at NIACC (Class ID #16106).
For More Information
Contact: Lisa Ralls
(641) 567-3390
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Summer Canoe Float
Thorpe Park
34496 110th Avenue
Forest City
August 10, 2024
2:00 pm · 4:00pm
Come enjoy a leisurely paddle on Thorpe Park's Lake Catherine! We'll have canoes, paddles, and life jackets free for people to borrow any time between 2:00 and 4:00 PM. No preregistration is required, but the event will be postponed or canceled in case of inclement weather.
For More Information
Contact: Lisa Ralls
(641) 567-3390
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WCCB Meeting
Hanson Nature Center
41600 Highway 69
Leland
August 12, 2024
8:00 am
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(641) 567-3390
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Preschool Story Time
Hanson Nature Center
41600 Highway 69
Leland
August 14, 2024
11:00 am · 11:45am
Bring your preschooler to the new Hanson Nature Center for an animal story, a simple craft, and a snack! The program will be free, but preregistration is requested by simply contacting naturalist Lisa Ralls to sign up. The theme of the Story Time has yet to be determined.
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Contact: Lisa Ralls
(641) 567-3390
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Monarch Tagging
Hanson Nature Center
41600 Highway
Forest City
September 4, 2024
6:30 pm · 8:00pm
Come learn about the amazing Monarch migration, then help tag Monarch butterflies for research! There will be a short program at 6:30 PM, with the tagging beginning at 7:00 PM. People are welcome to come for the program, the tagging, or both. There will be some Monarchs for people to tag, but people can also bring their own to tag, or try their luck at catching some Monarch butterflies at the Center. The program and tagging will be free of charge and no preregistration is required.
For More Information
Contact: Lisa Ralls
(641) 567-3390
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