Conservation

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.

Agenda

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(319) 753-8260
conservation@dmcounty.com
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Spring Scavenger Hunt

Des Moines County Conservation will be hosting a Spring Scavenger Hunt on April 8th from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. This event will take place at the Starr’s Cave Park and Preserve. Participants will be given a list of items to search for throughout the park.

There is no fee or registration required for this event. 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.

For More Information
Contact: Jacklyn
(319) 753-5808
goodmanj@dmcounty.com

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Hike A Park Shimek State Forest

The next hike will be on April 13th and take place at Shimek State Forest in Lee County. We will meet at the Black Oak Lake parking lot at 3:00 p.m. The Spring Hike A Park series will begin in March and run through May. During this series, a naturalist will lead a hike at a different county park on alternate Thursdays. Des Moines County Conservation will be partnering with Lee County Conservation for several of the hikes in this series.

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 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.

For More Information
Contact: Jacklyn
(319) 753-5808
goodmanj@dmcounty.com

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Earth Day Cleanup

Join us for the annual Earth Day community cleanup event! The day involves hundreds of volunteers working together to Keep Burlington Beautiful.

Register at the Port between 8AM - 9AM to receive a FREE t-shirt, supplies, and a site location for litter pick up. Return back to the Port after cleanup for door prizes and a light lunch (provided) between 11AM - 12PM.

For More Information
Contact: Marcus Nack
(319) 753-5808
nackm@dmcounty.com

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