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...
One of the BEST stargazing spots in Mitchell County is at the shelter along our Cedar River Greenbelt Trail. After a short (less than 10 min/.4mi) candle-lit walk down the trail, a large grassy area welcomes stargazers for an amazing view of the night sky during the height of the Perseid Meteor Shower. This meteor...
Mitchell County Conservation Board monthly Board Meeting
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...
Mitchell County Conservation Board monthly Board Meeting
Border Bike Ride – The Official Bike Ride to the MN Border and Beyond Saturday, September 14th, 2024 8:30AM - 3PM Say "Goodbye to Summer" in a fun way! This fun bike ride offers multiple bike routes with a choice of: Family Route - WGWL Northern Branch Option – Out-and-Back that starts at WGWL Trailhead...
#CedarRiverRendezvous2024Where the past comes ALIVE!The Cedar River Rendezvous is a celebration of the rich history of this area. Throughout the day, students and visitors will experience that history through hands on activities and way-of-life demonstrations like: 1800's fur-traders encapment, shooting demonstrations, blacksmithing, period music, historical games, and much more! This event is FREE and open...
September 25th 5:30-7PM New Haven Potholes - 3748 Shadow Avenue, Osage, IA 50461 FREE – no registration needed Contact: Chelsea @ (641) 330-0765 With ever growing concern and interest in the decline of our pollinators, Mitchell County Conservation is offering a Monarch Tagging program on September 25th at the New Haven Potholes. Join MCCB...
Mitchell County Conservation Board monthly Board Meeting
October 18th & 19th Milton R. Owen Nature Center – 1879-3 Highway 9, Osage, IA 50461 Pre-registration Required FREE Contact: Chelsea@ (641) 330-0765 Hunter education is a mandatory program that is designed to introduce students to several lifelong skills that are important to many different types of outdoor recreational opportunities. The course teaches students...
October 20th Milton R. Owen Nature Center – 1879-3 Highway 9, Osage, IA 50461 Youth Ages 12-15 FREE Pre-Registration required by October 11th Time – TBD Local Mitchell County Pioneer Pheasants Forever chapter and Mitchell County Conservation are teaming up to offer a guided Youth Pheasant Hunt this fall! Whether your youth is a seasoned...
October 30th 6:30PM Pioneer Park – 3987 Shadow Avenue, Osage, IA 50461 FREE – no registration needed Contact: Chelsea @ (641) 330-0765 Want to know “whoooo” makes those bumps in the night? Join MCCB Naturalist Chelsea at Pioneer Park for a fun night exploring life as a nocturnal creature! On this non-scary hike, we...