Buffalo Bill Cody Homestead
The boyhood home of Buffalo Bill Cody, government Scout and Wild West Showman, is located in the broad valley of the Wapsipinicon River, a short 20 minute drive from I-80. The 1847 farmhouse, entered in the National Registry of Historic Places, was built by Isaac Cody, Buffalo Bill's father, of native limestone and contains walnut floors and trim.
The Homestead has been restored and furnished with items typical of the mid-19th century. Cody Homestead is nestled in scenic hillside overlooking the rich Iowa prairie where buffalo graze on the land surrounding the house. The Cody Homestead is air conditioned.
OPEN APRIL THRU OCTOBER:
SAT, SUN, & HOLIDAYS (closed weekdays)
9 AM - 5 PM
Adults $2, 16 and under free.
Located at 28050 230th Ave, at Bluff Road
Scott County, Iowa
Phone: (563) 328-3290
Features
Monday, August 4, 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 Camping
Saturday, August 9, 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 summer wild edibles available during this time. After the hike, put your cast iron skills to the test and make a lambs quarter patty topped with mushrooms our of our forage ingredients over a campfire!
Online registration is required: Wild Edibles
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. New (20 days remain)
Saturday, August 30, 2025 - 1:00pm
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!