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
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
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
Celebrate Earth Day with Pottawattamie Conservation.
4/1/2022
Kylie Jacott, Promotions & Outreach Coordinator
Arrowhead Park, Botna Bend Park, Conservation, Events, Hitchcock Nature Center, Narrows River Park, News, Volunteering
It's Volunteer Appreciation Week! A huge thanks to all our volunteers for everything you do.
4/23/2021
Kate Simmons, Community Relations Coordinator
Arrowhead Park, Botna Bend Park, Conservation, Environmental Education, HawkWatch, Hitchcock Nature Center, Narrows River Park, Volunteering
New entrance, camping, & membership fees will go into effect March 1st.
3/1/2021
Arrowhead Park, Botna Bend Park, Hitchcock Nature Center, Narrows River Park, News
We are looking for some enthusiastic seasonal help at your county parks!
1/23/2021
Arrowhead Park, Botna Bend Park, Conservation, Environmental Education, Hitchcock Nature Center, Land Management, Narrows River Park, Our Staff, Summer
Pottawattamie Conservation is accepting bids for a park improvement project at Narrows River Park in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
12/18/2020
Jeff Franco, Deputy Director and Ryan Penney, Narrows River Park Ranger
Bid Notice, Conservation, Narrows River Park, News
Per County Resolution 96-2020 face coverings are required for any person entering any county owned building which includes some facilities at your county parks.
11/17/2020
Arrowhead Park, Botna Bend Park, Hitchcock Nature Center, Narrows River Park, News
8/5/2020
Malena Brotherson, Environmental Education Intern
Arrowhead Park, Botna Bend Park, Conservation, Green Thumbs, Hiking, Hitchcock Nature Center, Land Management, Loess Hills, Narrows River Park, Native Plants
Head outdoors on your own birding scavenger hunt, perfect for some weekend fun.
7/28/2020
Kristen Yost, 2020 Environmental Education Intern
Arrowhead Park, Bird Watching, Botna Bend Park, Conservation, Family Fun, Hiking, Hitchcock Nature Center, Homeschool, Loess Hills, Narrows River Park, Native Animals
7/23/2020
Malena Brotherson, Environmental Education Intern
Arrowhead Park, Botna Bend Park, Conservation, Green Thumbs, Hiking, Hitchcock Nature Center, Land Management, Loess Hills, Narrows River Park, Native Plants
7/17/2020
Malena Brotherson, Environmental Education Intern
Arrowhead Park, Botna Bend Park, Conservation, Green Thumbs, Hiking, Hitchcock Nature Center, Land Management, Loess Hills, Narrows River Park, Native Plants
6/26/2020
Arrowhead Park, Botna Bend Park, Hitchcock Nature Center, Narrows River Park, News
6/22/2020
Arrowhead Park, Botna Bend Park, Conservation, Hitchcock Nature Center, Narrows River Park, News, Our Staff
6/5/2020
Arrowhead Park, Botna Bend Park, Family Fun, Hiking, Hitchcock Nature Center, Narrows River Park, News
5/21/2020
Arrowhead Park, Botna Bend Park, Conservation, Hitchcock Nature Center, Land Management, Narrows River Park, News, Our Staff
4/21/2020
Arrowhead Park, Botna Bend Park, Conservation, HawkWatch, Hitchcock Nature Center, Narrows River Park, Volunteering
Pottawattamie County Conservation's amazing Naturalists Kristen & Rene have been hard at work putting together another season of great programming. 2017 was a year of change for our Environmental Education Department with the creation of the Adult Education Programming, a complete overhaul of our field trip & in school programming, & the addition of a couple brand new program series. 2018 looks like it will continue that trend! We have added a brand new program geared toward our homeschool friends, a new snowshoe hike for children under 12, and new guided hike opportunities.
1/19/2018
Rene Stroud, Naturalist and Kate Simmons, Community Relations Coordinator
Family Fun, Events, Hitchcock Nature Center, Botna Bend Park, Arrowhead Park, Narrows River Park, Hiking
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