Pottawattamie Conservation Foundation

Bidding for our 21st Annual Go Wild for Conservation fundraiser is now LIVE through September 12th! Click here to place your bids and support public lands, habitat restoration, and environmental education in Pottawattamie County. Snag your tickets to this year's fundraising event on September 12th at The Landing Event Venue and enjoy live music, local grub, community, and take home a one-of-a-kind live auction item or experience.

The Pottawattamie Conservation Foundation (PCF) is led by a volunteer-based board of directors.  The long-range goals of PCF are to acquire land for habitat preservation and public use, support environmental education activities in Pottawattamie County, and utilize partnerships to attain its goals.

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Enjoy the Benefits of Membership

Daily entrance passes to Pottawattamie County parks are $5.00 per vehicle at Hitchcock Nature Center  and $3.00 per vehicle at Arrowhead Park, Botna Bend Park, and Narrows River Park. However, for guests that visit our parks multiple times a year, a membership may be a better option. Memberships are an economical way to enjoy county parks year-round while still supporting the mission of Pottawattamie County Conservation and the PCF.

Click the "Become A Member" button below to review additional membership details and to purchase your membership today.

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Your park membership helps us...

• Cover transportation costs and offer scholarships for over 1,600 area students for school nature field trips 
• Provide equipment and training for the study of birds of prey at Hitchcock Nature Center
• Fund park and campground improvements and habitat restoration projects
• Expand outdoor recreation opportunities available at your county parks
• Secure long-term funding for environmental education, recreation, and land stewardship for generations to come

Thank you to our 2023-24 event sponsors, listed below.