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Sioux County Conservation Board campgrounds, shelters, cabins, Prairie Woods Nature Center and all park playground equipment are closed as directed by Governor Kim Reynolds.

The Prairie Woods Nature Center will remain closed for the next three weeks or as determined necessary. No further rentals of cabins or shelters facilities will be allowed until after April 27, 2020. You are welcome to come out and use the hiking trails to get some fresh air.

Program cancelled for March. Starting in April we will be hosting this program at either 9:30 am or 2 pm. We look forward to seeing you then.

Find the link here for our spring/summer 2020 newsletter. You will find out updates on local parks, upcoming programming and summer camps, along with part time job openings.

Hiring summer positions for Front Desk Receptionist, Naturalist Internship, Registration Booth Attendants and Seasonal Park Technicians. Positions located near Hawarden, IA and Sioux Center, IA.

Position Available: Full Time Seasonal Summer Naturalist Internship   JOB DESCRIPTION As a Summer Naturalist Intern, you use your talent and skills to impact public understanding and attitudes about nature and the environment! Assist professional Naturalists with planning and implementing nature interpretation, outdoor recreation and environmental education programs and media for a wide range of … Read more Summer Naturalist Internship

  Position Available: Part-time Seasonal Front Desk Positions (Possibility of Becoming Year-Round) Prairie Woods Nature Center JOB DESCRIPTION    The Front Desk Positions will be the first person that visitors interact with in the Nature Center. This person must be able to provide a friendly welcoming experience while ensuring that all patrons are acting in … Read more Employment Opportunity

Cancellations due to winter weather. Prairie Woods Nature Center will be closed on Saturday (1/18/20) and no Ice Fishing Clinic.

Check out what is happening in the county park system from opening date of Prairie Woods Nature Center announced, seasonal camp sites and much more.