Calendar

Labor Day - County Offices Closed

Conservation Board Meeting

The Des Moines County Conservation Board generally meets the first Wednesday of every month at 5:30PM at the Conservation Office in West Burlington. 

For more information on the conservation department, visit the department's website.

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DMC Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Meeting

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Monthly Outdoor Warning Siren Test

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Hike A Park - Hickory Bend

Join us as we embrace the vibrant colors and crisp air this fall season with our Hike A Park Series! Running from September to November on select Thursdays, from 3:00 PM to approximately 4:00 PM, Des Moines County Conservation has partnered with Lee County Conservation, Van Buren County Conservation, and the City of Burlington to explore your local parks this fall. The first hike will take place on September 14th at Hickory Bend Recreation Area in Des Moines County. For this hike, participants should meet at the Zion Schoolhouse where we will hop on the Flint River Trail and make our way to the Hickory Bend overlook and back.

Led by naturalists, these guided hikes will take you on a journey of discovery, exploring trails ranging from 1 to 4 miles in length. Whether you're a seasoned hiker or a beginner, this series caters to everyone's preferences and fitness levels. Feel free to leave at any time; no registration or fee is required to join!

Nature's surprises await you at every turn, so come prepared! Dress appropriately for the weather—bring comfortable walking shoes, layers for cooler days, sun protection, and a water bottle.

For additional information, reach out to the Starr’s Cave Nature Center at 319-753-5808 or contact our Naturalist, Jacklyn, at 319-572-1508. We can't wait to see you on the trails!

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All About Monarch Butterflies!

At Big Hollow Recreation Area's Hickory Shelter on Saturday, September 16th, starting at 10 AM, Des Moines County Conservation is all about Monarch Butterflies! During this program you will learn all about the beautiful Monarch Butterfly and what you can do to promote healthy habitat for this butterfly and other pollinators in Iowa. You will also have the opportunity to participate in citizen science by tagging Monarch butterflies!

Every year, thousands of Monarch Butterflies migrate from the Midwest to overwinter in the Oyamel Fir Forests of Mexico. Citizen scientists east of the Rocky Mountains mark captured butterflies with special tags to identify individuals. When they arrive in Mexico the tags are retrieved, giving scientists valuable information to promote the conservation of this fascinating species.

Bring the whole family and come take part in this program at Big Hollow Recreation Area's Hickory Shelter! Call Starr's Cave Nature Center at 319-753-5808 to learn more about this free program!

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Hike A Park - Lindsay Wilderness

Join us as we embrace the vibrant colors and crisp air this fall season with our Hike A Park Series! Running from September to November on select Thursdays, from 3:00 PM to approximately 4:00 PM, Des Moines County Conservation has partnered with Lee County Conservation, Van Buren County Conservation, and the City of Burlington to explore your local parks this fall. The next hike of this series is scheduled to take place at Lindsay Wilderness in Van Buren County. For those interested in carpooling, a meeting point is set at the Starr's Cave parking lot at 1:45, where we will gather to load the van.

Led by naturalists, these guided hikes will take you on a journey of discovery, exploring trails ranging from 1 to 4 miles in length. Whether you're a seasoned hiker or a beginner, this series caters to everyone's preferences and fitness levels. Feel free to leave at any time; no registration or fee is required to join!

Nature's surprises await you at every turn, so come prepared! Dress appropriately for the weather—bring comfortable walking shoes, layers for cooler days, sun protection, and a water bottle.

For additional information, reach out to the Starr’s Cave Nature Center at 319-753-5808 or contact our Naturalist, Jacklyn, at 319-572-1508. We can't wait to see you on the trails!

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All About Monarch Butterflies!

At Big Hollow Recreation Area's Hickory Shelter on Saturday, September 23rd, starting at 10 AM, Des Moines County Conservation is all about Monarch Butterflies! During this program you will learn all about the beautiful Monarch Butterfly and what you can do to promote healthy habitat for this butterfly and other pollinators in Iowa. You will also have the opportunity to participate in citizen science by tagging Monarch Butterflies!

Every year, thousands of Monarch Butterflies migrate from the Midwest to overwinter in the Oyamel Fir Forests of Mexico. Citizen scientists east of the Rocky Mountains mark captured butterflies with special tags to identify individuals. When they arrive in Mexico the tags are retrieved, giving scientists valuable information to promote the conservation of this fascinating species.

Bring the whole family and come take part in this program at Big Hollow Recreation Area's Hickory Shelter! Call Starr's Cave Nature Center at 319-753-5808 to learn more about this free program!

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Turkey Run Wildlife Area- Hike A Park

Join us as we embrace the vibrant colors and crisp air this fall season with our Hike A Park Series! Running from September to November on select Thursdays, from 3:00 PM to approximately 4:00 PM, Des Moines County Conservation has partnered with Lee County Conservation, Van Buren County Conservation, and the City of Burlington to explore your local parks this fall. The next hike will take place in Lee County's Turkey Run Wildlife Area. For this hike, participants should meet at the Turkey Run parking lot.

Led by naturalists, these guided hikes will take you on a journey of discovery, exploring trails ranging from 1 to 4 miles in length. Whether you're a seasoned hiker or a beginner, this series caters to everyone's preferences and fitness levels. Feel free to leave at any time; no registration or fee is required to join!

Nature's surprises await you at every turn, so come prepared! Dress appropriately for the weather—bring comfortable walking shoes, layers for cooler days, sun protection, and a water bottle. With our naturalists by your side, you'll learn fascinating facts about the flora and fauna we encounter along the way.

For additional information, reach out to the Starr’s Cave Nature Center at 319-753-5808 or contact our Naturalist, Jacklyn, at 319-752-1508. We can't wait to see you on the trails!

Posted by: Conservation