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Things to Look for with Your Little Tike: July

Learn how to help your little one engage with the outdoors with our monthly Little Tike Hike tips.

7/11/2023
Kylie Jacott, Promotions & Outreach Coordinator
Environmental Education, Family Fun, Hiking, Summer

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What Is It Wednesday: Sunfish

Learn a little more about the fun and feisty sunfish from our summer Environmental Education Intern, Joseph.

7/5/2023
Environmental Education Intern, Joseph Goltl
Conservation, Environmental Education, Native Animals

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Saving America One Invasive Species at a Time

For many of us, this time of year is for family vacations, poolside hangouts, backyard fun, and Fourth of July celebrations. For our Natural Areas Management team and interns, it marks the season for battling some of our area’s toughest invasive species.

6/29/2023
Kylie Jacott, Promotions & Outreach Coordinator
Conservation, Land Management, Summer

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Things to Look for with Your Little Tike: June

Learn how to help your little one engage with the outdoors with our monthly Little Tike Hike tips.

6/12/2023
Kylie Jacott, Promotions & Outreach Coordinator
Environmental Education, Family Fun, Hiking, Native Animals, Native Plants, Summer

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Is Backcountry Camping Right for Me?    

Tap into your adventurous side this summer and get away from it all by booking a backcountry campsite in Iowa’s beautiful Loess Hills.

6/7/2023
Kylie Jacott, Promotions & Outreach Coordinator
Hiking, Hitchcock Nature Center, Summer

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Volunteer Spotlight: Shawn Gives Back by Getting His Hands Dirty

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!

6/5/2023
Dana Kruse, Volunteer & Facilities Coordinator
Conservation, Land Management, Volunteering

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What Is It Wednesday: Barn Swallow Nest

Learn how barn swallows construct their hearty mud nests and why they sparked the beginning of federal bird protections and conservation efforts in the U.S.

6/1/2023
Kylie Jacott, Promotions & Outreach Coordinator
Bird Watching, Conservation, Narrows River Park, Spring

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Randi Shares Her Experience As a Teacher Extern

We were so happy to host local Treynor educator Randi last summer for a teacher externship sponsored by STEM Iowa. Learn more about her experience:

5/24/2023
Randi Endriss, Talented and Gifted Instructor with Treynor Community School District
Conservation, Environmental Education, Land Management, Summer

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Volunteer Spotlight: Stephanie & Meika Make a Dynamic Duo

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!

5/11/2023
Dana Kruse, Volunteer & Facilities Coordinator
Botna Bend Park, Environmental Education, Hitchcock Nature Center, Volunteering

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Do you doo(doo) your environmental doody?

Deer and other wildlife poop at your county parks and habitat areas, but your dog shouldn't. Here's why!

5/7/2023
Kylie Jacott, Promotions & Outreach Coordinator
Conservation, Environmental Education, Health

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Public Bid Notice

The Pottawattamie County Conservation Board is seeking proposals from qualified consulting firms to provide development planning services towards the creation of a master plan for the Mt. Crescent Ski Area.

4/24/2023
Mark Shoemaker, Executive Director
Bid Notice, Mt. Crescent Ski Area

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Shining Some Light on the Vanishing Night

It’s International Dark Sky Week! Let's reflect on our relationship with the dark and light pollution. Is it really that big of a deal?

4/19/2023
Amy Campagna, Environmental Education Coordinator
Environmental Education, Health

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Help Us Welcome Cattle Grazers to Hitchcock Nature Center

Grazing...it's a mooood. We recently introduced local cattle grazers into Hitchcock Nature Center! Learn more about why these important workers are here from one of our Natural Resource Technicians, Aric.

4/18/2023
Aric Ping, Natural Resource Technician
Conservation, Healing Home, Hiking, Hitchcock Nature Center, Spring

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Volunteer Spotlight: Francis Rolls Up His Sleeves for 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!

4/12/2023
Dana Kruse, Volunteer & Facilities Coordinator
Conservation, Land Management, Loess Hills, Volunteering

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