Come learn about the Eastern Bluebird, including identification, breeding behavior, and habitat preferences. Then put together your own Bluebird house and learn how and where to place it to encourage Bluebirds to nest near you. Kits are $10 each. Please bring your own hammer! Registration is...

Registration For this class is now full. Please check back for future opportunities at the Wapsi River Center. In this kid-friendly class that blends nature and art, learn from Naturalist what foods in the forest are safe for people to eat! Then, enjoy some lemonade while you learn to paint a...

Learn how to use a bow and arrow in this fun and informative hands-on class! Children must be in the 4th grade or above to participate and accompanied by an adult. This is a weather permitting event. Please call to PRE-REGISTER - 563-328-3286

Ray Wolf will discus the science of climate change showing how observations here in Iowa relate to trends across the globe. Projections for the future and impacts both globally and in Iowa will also be discussed.

2017 Group Lesson Dates: Series #1 Tuesday 6:00 - 7:00: April 25 May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Thurs. 6:00 - 7:00: April 27, May 4,11,18, 25, June 1 Series # 2 Tuesday 6:00 – 7:00: June 13, 20, 27, July 11, 18, 25 Thursday 6:00 – 7:00: June 15, 22, 29, July 13, 20, 27 Series # 3 Thursday 5:30 – 6:30: August...

Early bird registration is April 17 - May 14, 2017 Register in person at the Scott County Park Entry Station from 8am - 9pm daily or by calling 563-328-3282 ext. 1 with use of Visa, MasterCard, and Discover. Early bird fee is $35 per session/per student. After May 14, 2017 the fee is $40 per...

Glynns Creek Golf Course is closed for the season. We look forward to seeing you again in the spring. If you would like to schedule outings or have questions, please call (563) 328-3284 and I will return your call as soon as possible. Thanks! John Valliere, Golf Professional

The Scott County Conservation Board has approved a special deer hunt for archery hunters only from October 8, 2016 through January 10, 2017 at Scott County Park. This hunt is only for residents of Iowa. Applications are now available and need to be returned no later than Monday, August 1st by 4:...

West Lake Beach is seeking qualified, friendly, responsible, team players to join our lifeguard staff. To apply, please visit our website at https://www.scottcountyiowa.gov/conservation/employment .

Glynns Creek Golf Course is open for the season . We look forward to seeing you. If you would like to schedule outings or have questions, please call John Valliere, Golf Professional at (563) 328-3284 and you will return a call as soon as possible. www.scottcountyiowa.com/conservation/glynns-creek-...

The Scott County Conservation Board announces that the November Board meeting regularly scheduled for 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 11th, has been changed to Tuesday, November 17th at 3:00 p.m. at West Lake Park Headquarters office. For additional information, please call (563) 328-3280.

The Iowa DNR is offering a specialty packet for the month of October designed to provide habitat for Wild Turkey, Pheasant and Quail, which includes 50 bonus seedlings and opportunity to receive Sportman's warehouse gift cards. See the below attachment for additional information.

Fall and Winter School Field Trips If you would like to schedule a field trip, we encourage educators to schedule as far in advance as possible and take an active role. School programs are not scheduled for Mondays so that staff may work on administration and projects. You may download our field...

Pine Grove Campground is now closed for the season as electrical services are being updated to 50 amp. We look forward to providing you these updated services next season.

The Scott County Conservation Board would like your feedback to help us plan for future enhancements at your parks. We hope to identify and prioritize our most immediate needs and would like input from people who know us best, our friends and customers! If you'd like to participate, please complete...