Winnebago County Conservation

Winter Stargazing

Come join us as we close out winter by enjoying a little stargazing! Naturalist Lisa Ralls will lead an informal tour of the winter nighttime sky, helping people to identify some of the brighter stars and constellations visible this time of year. Afterwards, everyone is invited to come inside to enjoy a cup of hot chocolate or hot apple cider! This program will be free of charge and there is no need to preregister. 

Attracting Bluebirds

Many people consider spring as having finally arrived when they see their first bluebird of the year! So, come to this program to learn about Iowa's bluebirds and how we can attract them here in north Iowa. Each family attending will also have the opporunity to make a bluebird house which they can either take home with them or donate for the prairie surrounding the Hanson Nature Center. The program will be free, but if people would like to build a house, we ask that they preregister by calling the WCCB at 641-567-3390. 

WCCB Meeting

Full Moon Prairie Walk

Come join Naturalist Lisa Ralls for a leisurely walk through the prairie under a full moon. The walk will begin and end at the Hanson Nature Center and will last about 45 minutes. During the walk, people will learn about the prairie and how people throughout history have connected with the prairie and the nighttime sky. Refreshments will be available at the Center afterwards.

WCCB Meeting

Arbor Day Tree Giveaway

Once again, the WCCB will be offering free tree seedlings to commemorate Arbor Day! Although Arbor Day is on April 25th, our Giveaway will be held on April 18th. The seedlings that will be offered this year are Wild Plum, Red Oak, Eastern White Pine, and Northern Pecan. Seedlings will be limited to 2 per person and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Trees are a wonderful way to provide shade, beauty, and wildlife habitat, plus they help to clean our air. So, we hope you'll take advantage of this annual event! 

WCCB Meeting

Spring Wildflower Walk

You are invited to meet at the shelter house at Pilot Knob State Park for a leisurely walk to observe the wonderful variety of spring wildflowers we have here in north Iowa! Winnebago County Naturalist Lisa Ralls will lead the walk and will help people learn how to identify the flowers, and will also relate some fascinating facts about them. The walk will be free of charge and there is no need to preregsiter. It will also be held rain or shine, so people should come dressed for the weather. 

Spring Stargazing

Join Winnebago County Naturalist Lias Ralls for an informal tour of the spring nighttime sky. People will learn how to identify some of the brighter stars and constellations visible in the spring and will also learn some interesting facts about them! The program will be free of charge and there is no need to preregister. 

WCCB Meeting

Critter Camp--Prairie Critters

We will be working with NIACC to host this Day Camp for kids. More details to come...

Critter Camp--Herps

We will be working with NIACC to host this Day Camp for kids. More details to come...