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29862 Osborne Road

Elkader, IA 52043

PH: (563) 245-1516

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Osborne Park

Osborne Campground:

          

The Osborne Campground is permanently closed. A new campground is in the planning stages and will be located near the pond.

                

Osborne Arboretum:

Located adjacent to the Osborne Center is an arboretum which is home to over fifty species of trees.  Both native trees such as maples and oaks are planted as well as nonnative species such as Whitespire Japanese Birch.  All trees found in the arboretum are labeled with both common and scientific names.  Learn to identify trees today in this beautifully maintained outdoor classroom. 

              

Osborne Pond:

                 

North of the Osborne Center and across the Volga River is the newly dredged and stocked Osborne Pond.  Approximately 1 acre in size, the pond reaches up to 12 feet in depth and is stocked with bluegill, large mouth bass, and catfish.  The pond is open year round for fishing and is the perfect spot to bring young anglers.  Also located next to the pond are two shelters that are available for a nominal rental fee.  For more information on shelter rentals contact the Osborne Center at 563-245-1516.

            

Animals and Animal Adoption:

Since the early 1970’s the Clayton County Conservation Board has had a live animal exhibit housed at Osborne Park. The new animal exhibit area, started in 1997, was completed in 2005. The new area provides the animals with much more room and a more natural environment. Included in our animal exhibit are white-tailed deer, gray wolf, bobcat, cougar, red fox, black bear, and raccoon. We also house various birds of prey: an arctic owl, great horned owl, barred owl, red-tailed hawk, golden eagle and bald eagle. In the Nature Center are the painted turtle, box turtle, black rat snake and milk snake.

             

Most of these animals are here because they have been permanently injured, kept as pets or born in other zoos. No matter what the reason, these animals would not be able to survive in the wild. If it were not for educational facilities like Osborne, these animals would likely have to be euthanized.

                   

The majority of funding for the Wildlife Exhibit comes from donations and grants. A donation box is located in the new exhibit area for small donations; larger donations may be made at the office located on the main level of the Welcome Center. Other funding comes from our Animal Adoption Program. For a yearly fee, the animals can be adopted and a sign with the adopter’s name will be placed on the pen. If you are interested in adopting an animal, please contact us.

Iowa Welcome Center and Gift Shop:

             

Stop by the Welcome Center to learn more about travel opportunities in Iowa, visit with a certified Iowa Travel Counselor and pick up brochures and maps. While there, check out the Iowa Room Gift Shop. We feature many products made in Iowa by Iowans. We also carry many field guides, both advanced and beginner. Some are pocket guides – take them along on your hike for a handy reference – they’re laminated so they will be protected from the elements. Many other unique gifts are available in our gift shop. Come visit with us and see what great and unusual products are available right here at Osborne!

 

 

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