Conservation
Features
Saturday, June 7, 2025 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Come join staff to learn how to turn forage items into paint! We will go over safe harvest techniques, how to make your own watercolor paint, and then create an art piece to take home!
Program fee of $ per person for supplies, payable at registration.
Online registration is required: Foraged Fine Arts
Friday, April 11, 2025 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Join Wapsi River Center Director and LNT Master Educator, Dave Murcia for a presentation on camping basics that emphasize Leave No Trace ethics and principles.
Register on-line at Campfire.
Saturday, June 14, 2025 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Stop by and visit a Wapsi Naturalist to learn about Iowa mammals. There will be furs, skulls, and tracks for a hands-on experience for all ages!
Online registration is recommended: Summer Shelter Program
Thursday, June 19, 2025 - 10:00am
Join Wapsi River Center Staff for an adventure with Kayaks. Whether you are a beginner or a regular paddler, come out to learn basics. Program includes all equipment use, covers safety, techniques, and taking a tour around Lake of the Hills. You may bring your own vessel/PFD, though it must comply with IADNR regulations
This program is determined by weather and site conditions. Dress appropriately and bring water.
Weight capacity loads for kayaks are 250-300 lbs./ solo and 425-475 lbs./tandem.
Online registration is required. Click here to register [ Click Title for Full Article ]
Thursday, June 19, 2025 - 1:00pm
Join Wapsi River Center Staff for an adventure with Kayaks. Whether you are a beginner or a regular paddler, come out to learn basics. Program includes all equipment use, covers safety, techniques, and taking a tour around Lake of the Hills. You may bring your own vessel/PFD, though it must comply with IADNR regulations
This program is determined by weather and site conditions. Dress appropriately and bring water.
Weight capacity loads for kayaks are 250-300 lbs./ solo and 425-475 lbs./tandem.
Online registration is required. Click here to register [ Click Title for Full Article ]
Scott County is accepting online applications for the following position:
Conservation Department (Full-time) $27.78 to $38.30 per hour plus benefits.
Application Deadline: Friday, June 20, 2025, 4:00pm Central Time. (19 days remain)
Thursday, June 26, 2025 - 10:00am
Join Wapsi River Center Staff for an adventure with Kayaks. Whether you are a beginner or a regular paddler, come out to learn basics. Program includes all equipment use, covers safety, techniques, and taking a tour around Lake of the Hills. You may bring your own vessel/PFD, though it must comply with IADNR regulations
This program is determined by weather and site conditions. Dress appropriately and bring water.
Weight capacity loads for kayaks are 250-300 lbs./ solo and 425-475 lbs./tandem.
Online registration is required. Click here to register [ Click Title for Full Article ]
Thursday, June 26, 2025 - 1:00pm
Join Wapsi River Center Staff for an adventure with Kayaks. Whether you are a beginner or a regular paddler, come out to learn basics. Program includes all equipment use, covers safety, techniques, and taking a tour around Lake of the Hills. You may bring your own vessel/PFD, though it must comply with IADNR regulations
This program is determined by weather and site conditions. Dress appropriately and bring water.
Weight capacity loads for kayaks are 250-300 lbs./ solo and 425-475 lbs./tandem.
Online registration is required. Click here to register [ Click Title for Full Article ]
Saturday, July 12, 2025 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Stop by and visit a Wapsi Naturalist to learn about Iowa mammals. There will be furs, skulls, and tracks for a hands-on experience for all ages!
Online registration is recommended: Summer Shelter Program
Scott County is accepting online applications for the following position:
Conservation Department (Seasonal) $16.00 to $18.00 per hour
Application Deadline: Thursday, July 31, 2025, 2:15pm Central Time.
Scott County is accepting online applications for the following position:
Conservation Department (Seasonal) $12.00 to $14.00 per hour
Application Deadline: Thursday, July 31, 2025, 2:15pm Central Time.
Scott County is accepting online applications for the following position:
Conservation Department (Seasonal) $14.00 to $16.00 per hour
Application Deadline: Thursday, July 31, 2025, 4:15pm Central Time.
Scott County is accepting online applications for the following position:
Conservation Department (Seasonal) $14.00 to $16.00 per hour
Application Deadline: Thursday, July 31, 2025, 4:30pm Central Time.
Scott County is accepting online applications for the following position:
Conservation Department (Seasonal) $16.00 to $18.00 per hour
Application Deadline: Thursday, July 31, 2025, 4:30pm Central Time.
Scott County is accepting online applications for the following position:
Conservation Department (Seasonal) $25.00 to $27.00 per hour
Application Deadline: Thursday, July 31, 2025, 4:30pm Central Time.