The summer of 2019 has come to an end! We enjoyed spending time with park patrons as they used the campgrounds, cabins and parks. We were glad to have Bob & Vickie Ruden, Tom & Sue Draper, Luke Jenness and Josh Simm join our team as summer staff. Here are some dates to keep in mind as you begin planning for next summer! January 2, 2020: Mill Creek 12-Person cabins and Dog Creek Grain Bin cabins close April 3, 2020:
Douma Park has been under construction this past summer. The Conservation Board expresses their gratitude for the patience of our park patrons. The transformation which has taken place at the park is amazing! When the campground opens next spring, the change will be dramatic. Fourteen paved camping pads include a patio area. The sites are wired with 20/30/50 AMP service and include both water and sewer connections. Half of the sites are pull through sites. All of the sites now
Sign up for our Youth Pheasant Hunt event sponsored by Mark’s Pump Sales and Service and the O’Brien County Sportsmen’s Club! This event will be held at the Crosbie Wildlife & Nature Youth Center on Saturday, October 19, 2019. Participants must be between 12-15 years of age and have passed the hunter safety course. Limit of 20 participants. The event begins at 8:00 a.m. and lunch will be provided. Warm up with a trap shoot. Mentors will take youth on
Ghosts and princesses will be out early this year at Mill Creek Park! The Conservation Board is offering free camping at this campground for the nights of October 4 & 5. In exchange, we ask that campers get into the Halloween spirit by decorating their campsite and handing out candy. Trick-or-treaters are invited to come through the park on Saturday, October 5 from 6:30 until 7:30 p.m.
We would like to thank VALERO RENEWABLE FUELS of Hartley, Iowa for their very generous donation of a full-size refrigerator! This donation will be used at the Crosbie Wildlife & Nature Youth Center and will greatly improve our ability to provide snacks, meals and drinks for youth camps and programs. Thank you for your help, we are so grateful!
Step back in time with pioneer crafts, games, wagon rides and more! Join us for this come-and-go event at the Prairie Heritage Center on September 7 from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
The Conservation Board has added an exciting new event this year! A 3D archery shoot will be held at the Crosbie Wildlife & Nature Youth Center on Saturday, AUGUST 31. A walking range with 3D targets will be laid out throughout the west portion of the property offering an excellent opportunity to come out and test your skills. This event is open to seasoned archers 14 years of age and up with a valid hunter safety card. Participants may sign
Bison Burger Picnic & Lawn Concert Tuesday, August 20 From 5:00 p.m. until 7:30 pm. Dine on delicious bison burgers & slip on your dancing shoes while you enjoy the music of Bill Carpenter & Mel Kimblad!
Bison Stampede 5K Trail Run Saturday, August 10, 2019 Registration from 6:30 a.m. – 7:15 a.m. Race begins at 7:30 a.m. Registration Fee: $25.00 Race is sponsored by the Little Sioux Valley Conservation Association. Registration and t-shirt pickup for the race will take place at the Prairie Heritage Center from 6:30 until 7:15. Pre-registration is encouraged. The race will be run on the trails around the Prairie Heritage Center and on adjacent property. Be prepared for uneven surfaces. Awards will
Do you have a used refrigerator in good working condition that you would be willing to donate or sell at a reduced price? The O’Brien County Conservation Board is in need of a refrigerator to keep at the Crosbie Wildlife & Nature Youth Center to use during camps and programs for which food is provided. Please call our office at (712) 295-7200 if you can help us find one!