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Spring 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 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…
Read More2021 Winter Library Series
Mark your calendar for the upcoming dates at the library closest to you! The O’Brien County Conservation Board is pleased to partner with area libraries to offer a naturalist led program in January, February, and March. Programs will be 45 minutes long, with time for questions. Good for all ages! Join us at the following…
Read MoreVirtual Nature Conservation Book Club
Reading can take you on adventures to different places, cultivate new hobbies, and expand your knowledge. New for 2021, O’Brien County Conservation Board and the Hartley Library are proud to offer a virtual book club that will focus on nature and conservation. A variety of books, both non-fiction and fiction, have been chosen to discuss…
Read MoreVisit the Prairie Heritage Center for an Information Scavenger Hunt
Join us at the Prairie Heritage Center this December and January for an Information Scavenger Hunt. Using your best sleuthing skills around the Center you can find the answers to the clue sheet that can be picked up at the front desk. You will use the displays…
Read MoreWelcome Abbie Parker, O’Brien County Naturalist!
The O’Brien County Conservation Board is excited to announce that Abbie Parker has joined our team! Abbie began serving as the O’Brien County Naturalist on December 1. She is looking forward to providing programming and educational opportunities for the citizens and visitors of O’Brien County to enjoy. Please find her introduction letter and contact information…
Read MoreWorking Document Regarding Multiple Usage Areas
At the O’Brien County Conservation Board meeting held on November 11, 2020, the public was informed by the board chairman that information regarding multiple usage areas in neighboring counties is being gathered for the board to review. Click here to see the working document containing some research that has been gathered thus far: Notes on…
Read MoreUpdated COVID-19 Guidelines for Prairie Heritage Center
We are taking extra precautions at the Prairie Heritage Center to help stop the spread of COVID-19 and keep our community safe. Here is what visitors can expect at this time. If you are sick, please do not visit at this time. Please maintain a 6 foot distance between yourself and others at all times.…
Read MoreOCCB Seeks Applicants for Director Position
The O’Brien County Conservation Board is hiring a Director that is under the supervision of the O’Brien County Conservation Board members, serves as the chief executive officer, and is responsible to plan, coordinate, direct, and oversee all aspects of the County Conservation Board program and department. The Director oversees the administration of the Conservation Board…
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