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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Wednesday, May 14, 2025 - 10:30am to 2:00pm
Once a month the Wapsi River EE Center will be hosting a day just for homeschoolers!
Joins us for themed programming led by our Naturalists! The goal of this series is to immerse children in the natural world and help them experience seasonal phenomena in a hands-on way.
Most appropriate for K-8th grades, though all ages welcome. There is a program fee of $3/person payable at registration. Please come prepared for the weather because muck of the planned programming will take place outdoors. Please bring a lunch.
May: Prairie-themed!
Online registration is required for every participant (parents included). To register click on [ Click Title for Full Article ]
Saturday, May 10, 2025 - 3:00pm
Join Naturalist Mike for a lesson on spring woodland wildflowers at the Wapsi River Center. Mayapple, bloodroot, and hepatica are just some of the many wonderful wildflowers to discover. Please wear sturdy waterproof shoes for this woodland adventure.
Online registration is required. Click link to go to our website to register: Wildflower Hike
Saturday, May 17, 2025 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Come learn about the many wild edibles in your own neck of the woods. We will focus on foraging basics, foraging safety, identifying plants, and preparing wild edibles. We will take a hike outdoors to identify and forage some of the spring wild edibles available during this time. After the hike, put your cast iron skills to the test and prepare a pizza topped with pesto and other foraged greens and mushrooms over a campfire!
Online registration is required: Wild Edibles
Saturday, May 31, 2025 - 10:00am
Learn how to use a bow and arrow in this fun, informative and free hands-on class! Children must be in the 4th grade or above to participate and accompanied by an adult. Adults are welcome to participate as well! Park in Parking Lot A and meet at the Observatory. This event is weather permitting.
Online registration is required: Archery Basics
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
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
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.