Buena Vista Public Use Area

Located two miles east of Dixon along the Wapsipinicon River.
Fishing is allowed.
Buena Vista contains 165 acres of timber and open areas and has two ponds.
Walk-in access only along 82nd Ave.
Bow hunting only, no camping.

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Features

Conservation Board Meeting

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 - 3:00pm

The Scott County Conservation Board normally meets the second Wednesday of every month at the West Lake Park Headquarters office. Find agendas and minutes when available.

Adventures of Beartooth Billy

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 - 5:00pm

Step back in time with frontier legend Beartooth Billy, a colorful impersonator bringing to life the rugged era of early cattle drives and buffalo hunting in the American West.

Starts at 5 pm with FREE ADMISSION.

Assistant Naturalist Part P/T

Scott County is accepting online applications for the following position:

Conservation Department (Part-time) $16.00 to $18.00 per hour

Application Deadline: Friday, August 22, 2025, 4:30pm Central Time. (12 days remain)

Join Naturalist Mike for a lesson on cattails. Learn about the biology and cultural significance of the marvelous cattail plant an then create a life sized cattail duck decoy. There is a workshop fee of $10 per decoy for materials and supplies. Spots are limited.

Registrations is required: Cattai l

5th Annual Monarch Migration Fun Run

Saturday, September 13, 2025 - 8:00am

Join the Wapsi Staff for its 5th Annual Monarch Migration Fun Run benefiting the Friends of the Wapsi Center. It is a 5K self timed trail run, with the run starting at 9:00 am. Check in starts at 8:30 am. Registration includes a t-shirt & refreshments.

Registration closes on September 13th. Must register by August 24th to be guaranteed a shirt.

go to : http://getmeregistered.com/MonarchMigrationFunRun to register!