Sioux County Conservation Board offers several public programs throughout the year, many times partnering with other local organizations. Most public programs are free of charge though some do require a small fee. Our public programs are designed to encourage people to get outside and provide opportunities to try new skills. Pre-registration is sometimes required so please pay close attention to the event you wish to attend. Pre-registration for events is found on mycountyparks.org.
Interested in helping out with a public program? Please see our Volunteer page for information on how you can get involved.
Quick Look at 2021/2022
Upcoming Events:
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Trick or Treat Hike Saturday, October 8, 2022 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Oak Grove Park Campgrounds, Hawarden Iowa Join us for a fun evening of Trick or Treating. Ages 12 and under are invited to trick or treat in costume. Campground(s) will be full of campers with friendly faces at each campsite and of course pre-packaged candy/goodies too. If you would like to be a camper, see below for details. Trick or treating is from 5:30-8:00 pm. No pre-registration needed. Campers can register first come first served on Sept 6 starting at 8am by calling 712/552-1047. They will need to provide candy for 800 kids in exchange for free camping, Friday and Saturday night. Listen to KSOU 93.9 FM for weather cancellations. |
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SELF Creature Feature-Eww? Tuesday, October 18, 2022 All Day Prairie Woods Nature Center, Hawarden IA Morning session:10:00am
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Youth Pheasant Hunt Saturday, October 22, 2022 7:30 am - 12:30 pm Rock Valley Gun Club, Rock Valley Iowa We partner with Sioux Prairie Pheasants Forever and Rock Valley Gun Club on this day to give 12-15 year old Iowa residents, who have passed their hunter education course, a great pheasant hunt experience! The day starts with breakfast and a quick review of hunter safety and trap shooting. We pair youth with a mentor and hunting dog. Youth and mentor travel in groups to local hunting areas, both public and private, for the morning. Following the hunt, youth and mentors return to the Rock Valley Gun Club for lunch. Only a limited number will be taken so you must pre-register, registration will open approximately two months prior to event. Register approximately two months prior to event HERE. Please also print out the following forms: |
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Wild Child Nature Series- October Wednesday, October 26, 2022 All Day Prairie Woods Nature Center, Hawarden IA Attention animal and nature lovers ages 2 through 5! Our Wild Child Nature Series is a nature based experience that will get your child exploring, moving, playing, and using their senses. An adult is required to join the child(ren). No fee. Pre-registration required. Monthly Topic: Owls Click here to Register online. Registration will open approximately two months before date. **If it is the day of event, please call 712-552-3057 to check for availability and register. |
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SELF Creature Feature-Turkeys Tuesday, November 15, 2022 All Day Prairie Woods Nature Center, Hawarden IA Morning session:10:00am
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SELF Creature Feature-Team Jeopardy Tuesday, December 6, 2022 All Day Prairie Woods Nature Center, Hawarden IA Morning session:10:00am
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Wild Child Nature Series- January Wednesday, January 25, 2023 All Day Prairie Woods Nature Center, Hawarden IA Attention animal and nature lovers ages 2 through 5! Our Wild Child Nature Series is a nature based experience that will get your child exploring, moving, playing, and using their senses. An adult is required to join the child(ren). No fee. Pre-registration required. Monthly Topic: Tracks Click here to Register online. Registration will open approximately two months before date. **If it is the day of event, please call 712-552-3057 to check for availability and register. |