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Wood Cookie Ornaments
December 9, 2022. Come to the Prairie Heritage Center to create a wood cookie ornament. Decorate a slice of wood and join in the fun as we make a winter craft. All ages are welcome.
Read MoreOwl Prowl
December 15, 2022 at Mill Creek Park. Meet at the lodge and take a hike to see what you can hear from the owls. All ages are welcome.
Read MoreHome School Nature Programs
More information can be found on the Programs Page.
Read MoreNational Bison Day
Celebrate with us as we honor this amazing creature!
Read MoreFamily Fall Fest 2022
Costumes are encouraged as youth make their way through Mill Creek Campground Trick or Treating on October 8. The Family Fall Fest starts at 5:30pm. Activities at the Mill Creek Lodge will include pumpkin painting, spooky ring toss, games and crafts. Presented by The O’Brien County Conservation Board.
Read MoreYouth Pheasant Hunt
The Youth Pheasant hunt is scheduled for October 15, 2022 at Crosbie Wildlife & Youth Nature Education Center located at 4270 Roosevelt Ave Paullina, IA. Youth ages 12-15 are welcome to sign up by calling 712-295-7200. Safety Training, Trap Shooting and a live pheasant hunt with lunch included at the event for no cost! Sponsors…
Read MoreBald Eagle Presentation
Bald Eagle Presentation is Saturday October 15, 2022 starting at 2:00pm. Kay Newman from Saving our avian resources S.O.A.R will have a live Bald Eagle at the Presentation. Prairie Heritage Center 4931 Yellow Ave Peterson, IA 712-295-7200
Read MoreCome Visit the Prairie Heritage Center
Stop and visit the Prairie Heritage Center. We offer information about the History of O’Brien County, Prairie animals and hands-on youth activities. Our center is open Tuesday-Friday 9:00am-4:30pm, Saturday & Sunday 1:00-4:00pm. You are more than welcome to walk the trails and see the Bison at anytime during the day. Trails are mowed and a…
Read MoreLittle Sioux Wanderings
Check out the latest newsletter for all summer and fall events. This newsletter is produced in partnership with the Little Sioux Valley Conservation Association and O’Brien County Conservation Board. If you would like to receive the Wanderings by mail send mailing address to occb@obriencounty.iowa.gov. Summer.Winter 2022 Newsletter
Read MoreFree Little Library
The next time you visit Mill Creek Park stop by and grab a book at the new Little Free Library! The library was set-up by the lake at the beginning of July and it is filled with books for people of all ages to enjoy. Do you want to learn more about how to identify…
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