Families with children going into Kindergarten and younger are invited to enjoy nature through Picnics in the Park! Picnickers are asked to bring a picnic lunch, blanket or tablecloth, and have an adult present throughout the program. Please meet us at the specified park where we will eat lunch first, then have a short program...
Join Osage Valent BioSciences and Mitchell County Conservation, for a fun afternoon preparing to Celebrate National Pollinator Week! This FREE event is open to the public and geared especially for families with children. Visitors to the Jiri-Rita Prairie Park will be provided with gear and information on how to find and collect Monarch eggs &...
Mitchell County Conservation Board monthly Board Meeting
Families with children going into Kindergarten and younger are invited to enjoy nature through Picnics in the Park! Picnickers are asked to bring a picnic lunch, blanket or tablecloth, and have an adult present throughout the program. Please meet us at the specified park where we will eat lunch first, then have a short program...
Enjoy a relaxing evening exploring Mitchell County's beautiful waters with our guided paddles! This is a FREE program led by MCCB Natural Resource & Outdoor Recreation Specialist, Andy Taets. Be sure to check out the special “Full Moon Float” on June 21st! June 12th June 21st - Full Moon Float! July 11th July 18th August...
Families with children going into Kindergarten and younger are invited to enjoy nature through Picnics in the Park! Picnickers are asked to bring a picnic lunch, blanket or tablecloth, and have an adult present throughout the program. Please meet us at the specified park where we will eat lunch first, then have a short program...
Many people have gone kayaking, but have you ever gone at night? This unique float is scheduled to welcome a Full Strawberry Moon after the longest day of the year on the Summer Solstice. Paddlers will enjoy a leisurely float down river and experience night unfolding on the water. During this one-of-a-kind, guided float, boats...
This camp is for students ENTERING 5th - 8th Grade. Pre-registration is required. Let’s play in the prairie and learn more about “Where the Wildflowers Grow” during this two-day nature camp! Mitchell County Naturalist Chelsea Ewen Rowcliffe and Science Teacher Lora Hargens are teaming up to offer unique WILDflower experiences for students entering 5th-8th grades...
Families with children going into Kindergarten and younger are invited to enjoy nature through Picnics in the Park! Picnickers are asked to bring a picnic lunch, blanket or tablecloth, and have an adult present throughout the program. Please meet us at the specified park where we will eat lunch first, then have a short program...
Help your child discover the wonders of nature this summer through Discovery Day Camps! Age/Grade ranges are based on the 2024-2025 school year. Camps meet at the Milton R. Owen Nature Center and require pre-registration. Registration covers supplies for ALL FOUR camps. Entering 1st & 2nd Grade Wednesdays in July 9-11:30AM *TUES, July 2nd...
Help your child discover the wonders of nature this summer through Discovery Day Camps! Age/Grade ranges are based on the 2024-2025 school year. Camps meet at the Milton R. Owen Nature Center and require pre-registration. Registration covers supplies for ALL FOUR camps. Entering 1st & 2nd Grade Wednesdays in July 9-11:30AM *TUES, July 2nd...
Join Mitchell County Conservation staff Andy Taets and Chelsea Rowcliffe to explore nature this summer! During these camp days, we will be adventuring through many different outdoor skills. You can join us for all six camps, or just sign up for your favorites. June 25th & 26th - "Where the WILDflowers Grow", 9-2,...