Conservation

Hike A Park Luckenbill Woods

The Spring Hike A Park series will begin in March and run through May. During this series, a naturalist will lead a hike at a different county park on alternate Thursdays. We will meet at 3:00 p.m. and plan to end around 4:00 - 4:30 p.m. Des Moines County Conservation will be partnering with Lee County Conservation for several of the hikes in this series. The next hike will be on March 30th and take place at Luckenbill Woods. We will meet at the parking area. This hike will be about 2 miles long.

Whether you are trying to stay fit or want to explore some new parks, this series is for you. These programs will fluctuate between distances of 1-4 miles. Participants may leave at any time. There is no fee or registration required for this program. Please dress for the weather and look at the Starr’s Cave Nature Center Facebook page for event changes and cancellations or call Starr’s Cave Nature Center at (319)753-5808.

For More Information
Contact: Jacklyn
(319) 753-5808
goodmanj@dmcounty.com

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Big Hollow Open House & Watershed Project Kickoff

What's with all the tree clearing next to the campgrounds at Big Hollow? What's being done about the summertime algae on the lake there? Also, who's hungry? 

Join staff from Des Moines County Conservation and the Des Moines County Soil & Water Conservation District for a free dinner and the answers to all your questions about Big Hollow. Tour the sites where new campsites and sediment ponds will be built later this year. Hear about cost-share opportunities for installing conservation practices throughout the lake's watershed. Meet Frank Boyer, the new Watershed Coordinator with the SWCD. 

This event is free and open to the public but pre-registration is required for dinner (register here). 

For More Information
Contact: Des Moines County Conservation
(319) 753-8260
conservation@dmcounty.com
Website

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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.

Agenda

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(319) 753-8260
conservation@dmcounty.com
Website

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Spring Scavenger Hunt

Des Moines County Conservation will be hosting a Spring Scavenger Hunt on April 8th from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. This event will take place at the Starr’s Cave Park and Preserve. Participants will be given a list of items to search for throughout the park.

There is no fee or registration required for this event. Please dress for the weather and look at the Starr’s Cave Nature Center Facebook page for event changes and cancellations or call Starr’s Cave Nature Center at (319)753-5808.

For More Information
Contact: Jacklyn
(319) 753-5808
goodmanj@dmcounty.com

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