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Clayton County Conservation

29862 Osborne Road

Elkader, IA 52043

PH: (563) 245-1516

SPECIAL THANKS To The (EITA) Eastern Iowa Tourism Association For All Of Their Support!

www.easterniowatourism.org

Welcome!

The Clayton County Conservation Board invites you to visit and enjoy the natural resources and recreational opportunities in Clayton County.

Iowa's County Conservation Board System started in 1955. Clayton County's Conservation Board continues to strive to meet the goals outlined in the Iowa Code (acquire, develop, maintain, and make available to the citizens of the county forests, wildlife and other conservation areas. To promote and preserve the general welfare of the people).

The Clayton County Conservation Board manages some 1000 acres.

FIREWOOD ALERT

Keep exotic insect pests away from Iowa trees. 
Bringing firewood from the states of MI (Lower Peninsula), OH, IL, WI,  IN and Allamakee County IA is a violation of federal law as it may harbor Emerald Ash Borer, a major pest of Iowa's native trees.

 Please BUY your firewood LOCALLY, 
BURN IT ALL before you leave and
DO NOT take it home.

Visit the Osborne Center to view our display for more information 
or click on one of the links below.

www.IowaTreePests.com
www.iowadnr.gov/forestry/eab/index.html
www.extension.iastate.edu/PME/EmeraldAshBorer.html

NEW!!!

Check out Brian's Blog: click here

UPCOMING PUBLIC PROGRAMS 

Turkey River Canoe Trip
Saturday, August 7, 9 am - Noon
Elkader to Motor Mill
No charge; Reservations Required

Come take a scenic journey on the Trukey River and learn about its natural wonders. Gear is provided or bring your own. Limited space available.

 Stargazing Party
Friday, August 13, 9:30 pm
Osborne Center

Celebrate astronomy by learning about meteor showers; then find a spot on the hillside to watch the Persied Meteor Shower which starts about 11 pm.

 Savanna Prairie Walk
Saturday, August 14, 1 pm
Motor Mill

Take a short hike to explore the Robert Grau Savanna at Motor Mill.

                      

Hours

Summer schedule April to October

Visitor/Nature Center

8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday

12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday

Winter schedule October to April

8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday

Closed on Sundays

All parks close at 10:30 p.m.

 

Mission of Clayton County Conservation Board

The mission of the Clayton County Conservation Board is to promote the health and general welfare of the people; and to encourage preservation, conservation, education and recreation through responsible use and appreciation of our natural resources and cultural heritage.

 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

The Clayton County Conservation Board does not discriminate against anyone on the basis of race, color, sex, creed, national origin, age or disability. If anyone believes he or she may have been subjected to such discrimination, he or she may file a complaint with either the Clayton County Conservation Board or the Office of Equal Opportunity, U.S. Department of Interior, Washington, D.C. 20240.

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