LATEST NEWS

Hazardous Waste Collection Day Monday, June 1st (8:00 AM – 12:00 PM) Osborne Nature Center Appointments Required   Clayton County Conservation is pleased to host a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day on Monday, June 1st from 8am – 12pm at Osborne.  Any Clayton County resident wishing to dispose of hazardous waste must call Floyd, Mitchell, Chickasaw Waste Management 1-641-982-4288 to set up an appointment.   When you call for an appointment, they will determine if you ar

The first time I saw a backup camera in my dad's new car I thought the future had arrived. The first time I actually used a backup camera I had trouble trusting it, still relying on mirrors and the ol' arm-over-the-passenger-headrest to nestle my vehicles into or out of parking spaces. My present vehicle has a backup camera but, like most folks in rural Iowa, I usually cannot use it because I forgot to wipe the dust off it before getting in. I drove down to Iowa City recentl

Seasonal positions with Clayton County Conservation are now open. You can find more information under the About Us- Employment/Attracting Success section of this website and applications must be received by March 6, 2026. These positions are for those 18 years of age and older. They offer a variety of opportunities to work in the conservation field. Please share this with those looking for spring/summer employment.