Conservation

Outdoor Youth Jamboree

The Outdoor Youth Jamboree is a FREE annual event run by volunteers acrossed Des Moines County. This event is located at Big Hollow Recreational Area at different areas of the park rain or shine. Activities include:

• Free Lunch
• Fishing
• Instructor led rifle range
• Instructor led shotgun range
• Instructor led archery
• Instructor led BB gun range
• Naturalist Station
• Meet a Critter
• Story Hike
• Canoeing

Everything is 100% free! We provide everything from the fishing poles and bait, to the firearms and ammo. It truly is a whole-family event. Dress for the weather, and we will see you on June 3rd!

Register Here!

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

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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.

For More Information
(319) 753-8260
conservation@dmcounty.com
Website

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Hook N' Paddle

Saturday June 24th we will be having a day of fishing and paddling skills. Families are welcome to join us by the playground at Big Hollow Recreation Area from 9:00am-12:00pm. This event will be a part of the Hook N' Paddle Passport program. By participating in this event, you are eligible to gain points and earn prizes through the free Hook N' Paddle program. Register for your passport here!

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

Posted by: 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.

For More Information
(319) 753-8260
conservation@dmcounty.com
Website

Posted by: Conservation