The Wapsi River Environmental Education Center is located along the Wapsipinicon River and consists of 225 acres of upland and bottomland forests, grasslands, and wetlands. The Wapsi Center, along with Sherman Park across the river, provide a 432-acre complex offering a wide variety of uses.
The Wapsi River Environmental Education Center provides multiple uses, with an emphasis on resource protection and environmental education. Specific goals include:
Are you a school teacher or a member of a civic organization that is looking for a community project? Please consider the Wapsi River Environmental Education Center. The Center has a constant need for supplies and equipment.
The Friends of the Wapsi Center is a citizens' support group providing assistance to the Wapsi River Environmental Education Center in the form of volunteers for programs, technical assistance, curriculum planning, financial support, and guidance in fulfilling the Center's goals.
[ Friends of the Wapsi Center ]
For more information on programs and facilities, the "Friends" Group, or making a contribution to the Center, contact us:
Wapsi River Center
31555 52nd Avenue
Dixon, Iowa 52745
563-328-3286
[email protected]
The Wapsi Center is managed and operated by Scott County Conservation. The Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation and QCCA helped with the original purchase of the property and fund raising.
REGISTRATION IS FULL.
What are two things that start with T, and are fun, colorful, and creative? Turtles and tie-dye! Come meet and learn about different Wapsi River Center turtles, and have fun creating your own tie-dye creations! Please bring your own material to tie-dye (can be a t-shirt, a bandana, socks, or anything else you would like to dye), and we will provide the dye for you. We will also learn about easy ways to make your own natural dye at home!
Registration is limited and required so please call.
11:00am - 4:00pm Daily; $2.00 adults, $1.00 kids, under 5 free. Blacksmithing, live music, wild west show, weaving, games & kids crafts, food and ice cream for sale in the soda fountain.
Conservation Department (Seasonal)
Conservation Department (Part-time) $16.00 to $18.00 per hour
Conservation Department (Seasonal) $20.00 to $22.00 per hour
Conservation Department (Seasonal) $12.00 to $14.00 per hour
Conservation Department (Seasonal) $11.00 to $13.00 per hour
Conservation Department (Seasonal) $11.50 to $13.50 per hour
Conservation Department (Seasonal) $11.00 to $13.00 per hour
Conservation Department (Seasonal) $11.00 to $13.00 per hour
Conservation Department (Seasonal) $12.50 to $14.50 per hour
Conservation Department (Seasonal) $12.50 to $14.50 per hour
Conservation Department (Seasonal) $14.50 to $16.50 per hour
Conservation Department (Seasonal) $12.00 to $14.00 per hour
Conservation Department (Seasonal) $14.00 to $16.00 per hour