Dan Nagle Walnut Grove Pioneer Village
Walnut Grove was a Scott County cross-roads settlement and stage coach stop of the 1860s. The Village includes 22 historic buildings, some relocated from rural Scott County. Pioneer Village has accessible and modern restroom facilities. Great for school groups, weddings and family picnics.
Open Daily
April 1 through October 31
9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Suggested Donation/Admission
$2 adults, $1 kids, under 5 free. Fee charged for special events (see calendar) and guided tours, call for dates.
(563) 328-3283
Dan Nagle Walnut Grove Pioneer Village
18817 290th Street
Long Grove, Iowa 52756
Videos Available: Blacksmith Shop
Features
Saturday, August 2, 2025 - 10:00am
Come join Wapsi River Center staff and learn to become more sustainable by creating your own health and home products made with natural ingredients. Making your own natural products is customizable, and it's FUN! We will also learn about upcycling and reducing your footprint on the planet! Participants must be 8 years and older. The program costs $8//person for supplies.
Online registration is required. Please click the link to register: Health & Home
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 (21 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!