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Beaver Bounty 2021-2022
O’Brien County will be offering a bounty of $35.00 per tail for beavers taken during the 2021 – 2022 trapping season. The maximum that will be paid out is $5,000.00. Beavers will be accepted at the Mill Creek Park Conservation Board Shop, 5660 460th St., Paullina on Mondays from 8:00 – 11:00 a.m. The…
Read MoreMcCormack Area will be Open to Equestrian Use beginning in May
The O’Brien County Conservation Board is pleased to announce that the McCormack Area will be open to horseback riding beginning May 17, 2021. At the last regular meeting of the O’Brien County Conservation Board, horseback riding was named a designated use for that area. Here are the rules for riding: Riding is allowed from the…
Read MoreApply NOW for Summer Help Positions!
The O’Brien County Conservation Board is seeking applicants for part-time, summer employees to assist the rangers at our campgrounds and areas this season. Job duties include, but are not limited to, cleaning restrooms, painting & staining, mowing & trimming, tree removal and garbage collection & disposal. Must be 18 years of age to apply. Click…
Read MoreGrain Bin Cabins Featured on Sioux City News
Check it out! One of our favorite projects was featured on the Sioux City news yesterday. Follow this link to watch: https://siouxlandnews.com/sunrise/proud-to-be-a-hometown-farmer/hometown-farmer-grain-bin-cabins-at-dog-creek-park Proud of all that we provide for the citizens and visitors of O’Brien County!
Read MoreSigns of Spring | Saturday, April 10th
Spring has sprung at the Prairie Heritage Center | 10-11:30 a.m. We hope to see you on Saturday, April 10th for a fun-filled morning program. We will read a book all about spring, do a spring-time craft, and then go on a hike through the prairie and see if you can find all the signs…
Read MoreComposting 101 – March Nature Nut Series
Join us in-person or adventure on your own, with family or friends as you become an O’Brien County Conservation Nature Nut. March’s topic is Composting 101. Thursday, March 25 @ 6:30 p.m. Prairie Heritage Center During this program you will learn the ins and outs of composting, get plans on how to build your own…
Read MoreSpring Newsletter Now Available!
Follow this link to check out what’s happening at the O’Brien County Conservation Board! Little Sioux Wanderings Spring 2021 Newsletter We hope to see you soon at the parks and Prairie Heritage Center.
Read MoreBald Eagle Watch: March 20, 2021
Join us at the Prairie Heritage Center on Saturday, March 20th from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. as we celebrate our national bird. This is a come-and-go event where we will enjoy watching birds, have activities set-up for all ages, and learn more about these amazing birds. At 11:00 a.m. Shelby County and Iowa Department of…
Read MoreThe Night’s Sky Full Moon Hike MOVED TO SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28
This hike has been MOVED to SUNDAY, February 28 due to weather….please help us spread the word! We’ll see you tomorrow evening! Join us at the Prairie Heritage Center on Sunday, February 28 at 6:30 p.m. for a full moon hike. This naturalist led hike will be held under the moon light of February’s…
Read More2021 Nature Nuts Series
Join us in-person or adventure on your own, with family or friends as you become an O’Brien County Conservation Nature Nut this year! Once a month we will explore a different topic guided by the naturalist that will be hosted in person as well as have a virtual option. These programs will be hosted each…
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