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DMC Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Meeting

Posted by: Emergency Management Agency

Conservation Board Meeting

The Des Moines County Conservation Board generally meets the first Wednesday of every month at 5:30PM at the Conservation Office in West Burlington. 

For more information on the conservation department, visit the department's website.

Posted by: Conservation

Monthly Outdoor Warning Siren Test

Posted by: Emergency Management Agency

Big Holloween at the Campground - Presented By MTC Technologies

It's time for #BigHolloween!

It's time for #BigHolloween!
Come celebrate Halloween in the Campground! This all-ages public event will feature trick-or-treating among the participating RV's, hayrack rides, costume contests, a bonfire and s'more roasting, and prizes for campsite and camper decorations!

You do not have to camp at the park to participate. Everyone is invited to participate in the events and trick-or-treat among the RV's.

Food trucks will be on hand for food & beverage service.

Events Include:

• 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Hayrack rides, bonfire, S'more making, fall-theme crafts
• 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Trick or Treating at the Campground
• 5:00 PM - Costume Contest
• 6:00 PM - Best Decorated Campsite/Camper Awards - Day Time Display
• 8:00 PM - Best Decorated Campsite/Camper Awards - Night Time Display

Posted by: Conservation

The Clothesline Project

Posted by: Attorney

Hike A Park Wilson Lake

Hike A Park Wilson Lake will start on Thursday October 19th to introduce visitors to this Lee County Park. County Conservation Naturalist Clay Steele will be leading this 1–4-mile hike on Thursday at 3:00pm. Our hike will be at the main entrance parking lot of Wilson Lake. There is no fee to join the hike, and no registration is required.

This series of programs will be exploring the trail systems in different counties. Whether you are trying to stay fit or enjoy the pristine views this series is for you. These programs will be every other Thursday and fluctuate between distances of 1-4 miles. Participants may leave at any time. There is no fee for this program, and we can’t wait to see you. Please dress for the weather and look at the Starr’s Cave Nature Center Facebook page for event changes and cancellations, or call Starr’s Cave Nature Center at (319)753-5808.
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Posted by: Conservation

Regional REAP Assembly

REAP builds communities: Attend this year’s regional assembly to help build yours

Are you interested in improving natural resources such as water, air, habitat and wildlife for the direct  benefit of your community?  Please join us on October 19 from 3:30 to 5:30 at Starr's Cave Nature Center to share ideas for how Iowa’s premier funding program for outdoor recreation and conservation can assist your county and communities.

Established in 1989, the Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) program has funded nearly $389 million for city, county and state park projects that have included water quality improvements, habitat protection, roadside prairies, historical development and conservation education. Check out  www.iowadnr.gov/Conservation/REAP/Projects-by-County to discover REAP projects close to where you live.

REAP assemblies are held all across the state every two years, and are a great opportunity for local citizens to learn more about REAP, work with like-minded citizens who are also interested in natural resource work, and share your ideas on how REAP can work better for your county or community.  You will have the chance to identify opportunities for regional projects, and review and recommend changes in policies, programs and funding.

Please join us at our regional assembly on October 19 at Starr's Cave Nature Center from 3:30 to 5:30.

After assemblies are held in the fall, elected delegates from each region will attend the statewide REAP Congress in January 2024 in Des Moines. Regional priorities will be voted on by the entire REAP Congress and sent to the Governor and legislature. Ultimately through this process, you help Iowa preserve a rich and diverse natural environment for generations.

REAP builds communities, how do you want to build yours? Come join the conversation! Learn more at: www.iowadnr.gov/reap

Posted by: Conservation

Hike A Park - Starr's Cave

The Fall Hike A Park series will begin in September and run through November. During this series, a naturalist will lead a hike at a different county park. We will meet at 3:00 p.m. and plan to end around 4:00 - 4:30 p.m. Des Moines County Conservation will be partnering with neighboring County Conservation Departments for several of the hikes in this series. This hike will take place at Starr’s Cave Park and Preserve. We will meet at the shelter by the nature center. This hike will be about 3 miles long.

Whether you are trying to stay fit or want to explore some new parks, this series is for you. These programs will fluctuate between distances of 1-4 miles. Participants may leave at any time. There is no fee or registration required for this program. Please dress for the weather and look here for event changes and cancellations or call Starr’s Cave Nature Center at (319)753-5808.

Posted by: Conservation