5/2/2023
Kylie Jacott, Promotions & Outreach Coordinator
Conservation, Environmental Education, Native Plants, News
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
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
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
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
Itching to camp and explore the outdoors? Get familiar with Pottawattamie County park campground reopenings and construction updates for 2023.
4/10/2023
Kylie Jacott, Promotions & Outreach Coordinator
Arrowhead Park, Botna Bend Park, Conservation, Family Fun, Hitchcock Nature Center, Narrows River Park, News
Celebrate International Beaver Day by learning fun facts about this magnificent mammal with Pottawattamie Conservation's Environmental Education Coordinator, Amy.
4/7/2023
Amy Campagna, Environmental Education Coordinator
Conservation, Environmental Education, Spring
Natural Resource Technician Jeremy shares how prairie restoration, edge feathering, and invasive species management are creating an oasis for wildlife and humans alike at Farm Creek Public Wildlife Area.
3/28/2023
Jeremy Yost, Natural Resource Technician
Conservation, Healing Home, Hunting, Land Management, Pheasants Forever
Your voice is needed TODAY to oppose Iowa legislation that is intended to hurt conservation efforts and decrease public land access for future generations.
3/22/2023
Kylie Jacott, Promotions & Outreach Coordinator
Conservation, Healing Home
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!
3/3/2023
Dana Kruse, Volunteer & Facilities Coordinator
Mt. Crescent Ski Area, Volunteering, Winter
We know that the season is coming to an end, but we want to recognize one of the most important machines that allows us to stay open as long as possible! Sno-Cats are an essential part of maintaining the quality of the snow on the slopes even with the ever-changing Midwest weather.
2/22/2023
Mt. Crescent Ski Area, Winter
We're looking to add some budding conservationists to our team this summer!
1/31/2023
Kylie Jacott, Promotions & Outreach Coordinator
Arrowhead Park, Botna Bend Park, Conservation, Environmental Education, Habitat Areas, Hitchcock Nature Center, Land Management, Narrows River Park, News, Our Staff, Summer
Learn about this ancient rock's origin and what kind of tools can be made out it with our Naturalist Dustin Clayton.
1/23/2023
Dustin Clayton, Naturalist
Environmental Education, Hitchcock Nature Center
Get your ski legs and participate in a favorite winter pastime by taking advantage of free 1, 2, 3 Learn to Ski & Snowboard Lessons at Mt. Crescent later this month.
1/13/2023
Kylie Jacott, Promotions & Outreach Coordinator
Events, Mt. Crescent Ski Area, News, Winter
If you haven't taken part in a winter nighttime hike before, 2023 is your year! Learn more about all of the beauty, wonder, and contemplation to be had underneath the starry winter sky from our newest Naturalist, Dustin:
1/5/2023
Dustin Clayton, Naturalist
Environmental Education, Healing Home, Hiking, Winter
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!
1/4/2023
Dana Kruse, Volunteer & Facilities Coordinator
Bird Watching, HawkWatch, Hitchcock Nature Center, Volunteering
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