Learn about parks’ powerful role in public health in our series, “Healing Home.”
3/12/2024
Kylie Jacott, Promotions & Outreach Coordinator
Conservation, Healing Home, Health, Spring
Join us as we shine a light on Pottawattamie County Conservation volunteers to thank them for their time and talents and recognize the difference they make in our community. Our volunteers ROCK!
3/8/2024
Dana Kruse, Volunteer & Facilities Coordinator
Conservation, Volunteering
Spring is in the air! One of the first signs that warmer weather and greener days are on the way? The return of the turkey vulture.
3/6/2024
Dorie Stone, Pottawattamie Conservation Volunteer & Nebraska Master Naturalist
Bird Watching, Conservation, Spring
Mt. Crescent’s history is one of people and their relationship with the land. Humans have directly shaped the biological communities, their systemic ecological drivers, and even the physical topography of these hills themselves since their formation.
2/12/2024
Aric Ping, Natural Resource Technician
Conservation, Land Management, Mt. Crescent Ski Area
Are the kids starting to get cabin fever? The Pottawattamie Conservation Environmental Education team has you covered!
12/29/2023
Environmental Education Team
Environmental Education, Family Fun, Holidays, Winter
We're looking to add some budding conservationists to our team this summer.
12/26/2023
Kylie Jacott, Promotions & Outreach Coordinator
Conservation, Environmental Education, Land Management, News
I learned a valuable lesson about humanity, hope, and stewardship from a Red-tailed Hawk, and think you can, too. Join me this holiday season in pushing the pause button and take a moment to reflect on how you interact with and appreciate the natural world around you.
11/29/2023
Dustin Clayton, Naturalist
Conservation, Environmental Education, Hitchcock Nature Center, Holidays
11/14/2023
Kylie Jacott, Promotions & Outreach Coordinator
Mt. Crescent Ski Area, News
11/6/2023
Kylie Jacott, Promotions & Outreach Coordinator
Autumn, Conservation, Hitchcock Nature Center, Mt. Crescent Ski Area, News
Pottawattamie County Conservation is proud to announce the receipt of $450,000 from Iowa’s Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) program.
10/25/2023
Kylie Jacott, Promotions & Outreach Coordinator
Conservation, Hitchcock Nature Center, News
10/13/2023
Aric Ping, Natural Resource Technician
Conservation, Health, Hiking, Hitchcock Nature Center
Learn more about four-season development options at Mt. Crescent Ski Area and share your thoughts with Pottawattamie County Conservation.
9/26/2023
Kylie Jacott, Promotions & Outreach Coordinator
Mt. Crescent Ski Area, News
The new pavilion project at Hitchcock Nature Center showcases public-private partnerships.
8/9/2023
Jeff Franco, Deputy Director
Learn how to help your little one engage with the outdoors with our monthly Little Tike Hike tips.
8/2/2023
Kylie Jacott, Promotions & Outreach Coordinator
Environmental Education, Family Fun, Hiking, Summer
Pottawattamie County Conservation is celebrating what it called “an incredibly successful” first year of operating Mt. Crescent Ski Area.
7/18/2023
Craig Carlsen, Public Relations Manager, Pottawattamie County
Conservation
Join us as we shine a light on Pottawattamie Conservation volunteers to thank them for their time and talents and recognize the difference they make in our community. Our volunteers ROCK!
7/13/2023
Westy Nelson, Pottawattamie Conservation Volunteer
Conservation, Hitchcock Nature Center, Volunteering
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