On Thursday, June 20 at 7:00 p.m. Dr. William Clark from Iowa State University will be presenting a history of the cats of Iowa – both modern and prehistoric. This event will be held at the Prairie Heritage Center. Learn about conservation challenges and victories. There will be great pictures and hands-on items.
The O’Brien County Conservation Board is migrating to a new email address! Please take a moment to update your records to the following: occb@obriencounty.org
The 3D archery shoot has been moved from June 22 to August 31, please make a note on your calendar! 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, 2019. 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
Mill Creek Concessions at Mill Creek Park will soon be opening for the season! Be sure to stop by and enjoy something delicious off of their menu this summer.
As of May 13, 2019, Douma Park near Sanborn will be closed and construction will begin. We are very excited to get started on this project, watch our newsletter and website for updates as the work progresses!
Each year several northwest Iowa counties cooperate to celebrate the return of spring in Northwest Iowa. Over the years swan releases, bird hikes, canoe events, wildflower walks and more have engaged hundreds of Iowans in experiencing the wonders of birds and their habitats. In O’Brien County, our events will be held on Saturday, May 11. We would love to have you participate for a single event or for the full day! Begin your Saturday at 7:30 a.m. with a light
Easter is just around the corner, and the O’Brien County Conservation Board will again be holding an egg hunt with a technological twist. The event returns to the activity lineup due to the tremendous past success. Join the Naturalist on Wednesday, April 17 at 5:30 p.m. for a “Different Kind of Egg Hunt.” This year the event will be held at Mill Creek Park, near Paullina. Meet at the lodge. Participants will be given instructions on how to use a
How big is our solar system? How far away are the planets? The size of space is difficult to imagine. Join the O’Brien County Naturalist for a hike through the prairie to discover the distance to our near and far solar neighbors. We will be creating a walking model of the solar system starting at the center and heading off down the path. You may be surprised by how far apart our planets are spread! Join us for this event
Welcome the coming of spring with a search for the first wildflower on the prairie! This event has come to be a favorite of many people. Whether this is a new event for you or whether you have enjoyed it in the past, the search for the pasque flower is an annual rite of passage of spring. The O’Brien County Naturalist will lead the Pasque Flower Hike on Saturday, April 6 at 2:00 p.m. Enjoy an afternoon walk along the
Explore Science: Earth & Space is the new exhibit at the Prairie Heritage Center. This exhibit is part of a nationwide celebration of educational programs designed to engage audiences in the awe-inspiring fields of Earth and space science. It is an opportunity to connect with current NASA science research and explore Earth and science phenomena. The temporary exhibit is located in the lower level of the Prairie Heritage Center. It includes hands-on activities, interactive displays and informative materials. There