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Little 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
Free 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…
Emerald Ash Borer Discovered in O’Brien County
Emerald Ash Borer, which is an invasive wood-boring insect from Asia that kills ash trees, has now been confirmed in O’Brien County. Samples from ash trees were taken from rural Paullina earlier this month and officials with the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services (APHIS) confirmed that the samples were positive for Emerald Ash…
Winter Funderland Schedule
Winter Funderland Schedule of Events February 5, 2022 | Mill Creek Park | 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Activities Outside 2:00 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. Bonfire with S’mores Ice Bowling 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Ice Fishing Snowshoeing 3:00 p.m. Human Dog Sled Races – Teams must register by 2:30 p.m. to participate 5:00…
2022 Winter Library Series
O’Brien County Conservation Board is pleased to partner with area libraries to offer a naturalist led program close to home during January, February, and March. Programs are 45 minutes long, with time for questions. The winter library series is great for all ages! Find a library close to home and check out each monthly topic.…
December 10th – Prairie Heritage Center Closed
Due to the winter storm the Prairie Heritage Center will be closing at noon on Friday, December 10th, for the rest of the day. The Center will be open for regular hours on Saturday, December 11th from 1-4:00 p.m. Stay safe and stay warm!
Volunteer Christmas Tea POSTPONED
The Volunteer Christmas Tea scheduled for Friday, December 10th has been postponed due to the pending snow storm. Stay home, stay safe, and enjoy the first major snowfall of the season. Please watch for an announcement for a future time and date. Thank you!
December OCCB Board Meeting – Date Change
The December OCCB Board Meeting that was scheduled for Wednesday, December 8th has been rescheduled for Monday, December 13th. It will be held at the Prairie Heritage Center at 7:00 p.m. Click here to review the agenda for this meeting.
Prairie Heritage Center Extended Hours
Starting Wednesday, December 8, 2021 the Prairie Heritage Center will now offer expanded hours once a month. The center will be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. The Prairie Heritage Center offers educational displays, hands on activities, and lots of space to explore the outdoors. We hope…
