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, and IN is a violation of federal law as
it may harbor Emerald Ash Borer, a major pest of Iowa's native trees.
Visit the Osborne Center to view our display for more information or click on the link below.
http://www.iowadnr.gov/forestry/shadetrees/eab.html
UPCOMING PUBLIC PROGRAMS
HUNTER SAFETY EDUCATION
August 10, 12, 14 and 15
Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 6-9 pm
Saturday 7:30 am-1 pm
Registration begins July 6th
O.W.L.S.
Older Wiser Livelier Souls
Third Thursday of each month
Program from 11-12, with optional lunch to follow
Program is $1 and lunch is $6
Reservations Required
July 16: Rain Gardens
Keith Kovarik, K&K Gardens
NIGHT HIKE
Friday, July 17, 8:30 pm
Osborne Center
A great way to get outside and explore the natural world
after dark. Naturalists will take hikers through the trails and the
animal exhibit to explore Osborne after dark.
SAVANNA WALK
Saturday, July 18, 1:00 pm
Motor Mill
Take a
short hike to explore the Robert Grau Savanna at Motor Mill.
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.
