Tree and plant ID Winter Tree & Plant ID Walk Motor Mill Historic Site Saturday, February 17th, 2024 1:00 PM Everyone knows a maple leaf, but how can you tell what’s growing in the forest after the leaves drop? Come on out to the Motor Mill Historic Site and de-mystify Iowa’s native plants in their […]
Older, Wiser, Livelier, Souls Dummermuth Historical Buildings Thursday, March 21st Reservations Required The first Older, Wiser, Livelier, Souls program of the season will be on Thursday, March 21st. This year’s theme is “NEIA Farm and Ag Tour”, and March’s program will be a visit to the Dummermuth Historical Buildings at Elgin Iowa. Please meet at […]
Hazardous Waste Poster Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day Saturday, April 13th (9:00 AM – Noon) Osborne Nature Center Appointments Required Clayton County Conservation is pleased to host a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day on Saturday, April 13th from 9am – noon at Osborne. Any Clayton County resident wishing to dispose of hazardous waste must call […]
Older, Wiser, Livelier, Souls Country View Dairy Tour Thursday, April 18th Reservations Required The second Older, Wiser, Livelier, Souls program of the season will be on Thursday, April 18th. This year’s theme is “NEIA Farm and Ag Tour”, and April’s program will be a tour of the Country View Dairy at Hawkeye, Iowa. Please […]
Earth Day Hiking Stick Workshop 5:30 p.m. Monday, April 22 Reservations Required Osborne Nature Center Clayton County Conservation is excited to host a DIY Hiking Stick Workshop to celebrate Earth Day, Monday, April 22nd at 5:30 p.m. Join us at the Osborne Nature Center and personalize your own walking stick for all your outdoor […]
PONY HOLLOW TRAIL BRANDING CONTEST CALLING ALL TRAIL ENTHUSIASTS The Clayton County Conservation Board is hosting a logo design contest for the Pony Hollow Trail. Participants must submit entries before Friday, May 31 at 5:00pm to be included in the fundraising competition. Contest information and a link to the submission form can be found on […]
“Savanna Saunter” 5:00 PM Friday, May 17th Bloody Run County Park Join naturalist & natural resource manager Kenny Slocum for a guided hike through one of Clayton County Conservation’s highest quality natural areas at Bloody Run County Park. The restored oak savannas, oak-hickory woodland, and goat prairies have been a major focus of the CCCB’s […]
Older, Wiser, Livelier, Souls Norman Borlaug Boyhood Farm Tour Thursday, May 30th Reservations Required The next Older, Wiser, Livelier, Souls program will be on Thursday, May 30th. This year’s theme is “NEIA Farm and Ag Tour”, and May’s program will be a tour of the Norman Borlaug Boyhood Farm near Cresco, Iowa. Please meet […]
Tuesday, June 18th Reservations Required The next Older, Wiser, Livelier, Souls program will be on Tuesday, June 18th. This year’s theme is “NEIA Farm and Ag Tour”, and June’s program will be a visit to Turkey River Farm near Elkader. Please meet at Osborne Park at 10:00 to carpool to our destination for a tour […]
Join us for a night of sky fishing for moths and other nocturnal insects! No registration required!
Osborne’s next Older, Wiser, Livelier, Souls program will be on Thursday, September 19th. September’s program is a “Fall Wineries Tour.” Join the O.W.L.S. as we explore beautiful Northeast Iowa as we travel to two wineries. The first stop will be at one of our local Clayton County wineries that we have not been to yet, […]
Clayton County Conservation’s 49th Annual Osborne Heritage Days will be held on Saturday and Sunday, October 12th and 13th, from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. each day. Travel back in time to experience some of the sights, sounds, smells and activities of early pioneers during this family fun event. Heritage Days is held in the […]