Buchanan County Conservation manages 37 parks, accesses, and natural areas for both people and wildlife, with a mission to "improve the quality of life through programs of conservation and education". The Conservation Department provides and encourages outdoor recreation, education programs, and conservation practices. The Fontana Interpretive Nature Center is the Department headquarters and the main facility for the education program.
To contact the Conservation Department for additional information about programs, services and facilities, please utilize the following information:
BUCHANAN COUNTY CONSERVATION
Fontana Interpretive Nature Center
1883 125th St.
Hazleton, IA 50629
PHONE: (319) 636-2617
FAX: (319) 636-2624
EMAIL: Contact Buchanan CCB
WEBSITE: Go to Buchanan County Conservation
FACEBOOK: Fontana Park
NEWSLETTERS: Otter Creek Quarterly
Activities in Buchanan CountyBuchanan County Conservation manages lands that offer a variety of outdoor enjoyment and quality programs to residents and visitors alike. Using this web site, you are able to discover many opportunities to enjoy and learn about nature and the outdoors, including:
- Campgrounds
- Cabins
- Hiking & biking Trails
- Picnicking
- Numerous hunting & fishing opportunities
- Boating and water trails
- Educational programming
- Historic sites
- Local private landowner assistance opportunities
Facilities in Buchanan CountyMany diverse facilities are available for public use within the Buchanan County Park system, including:
- Picnic shelters
- Fishing jetties
- River accesses
- Walking, bicycling, and multi-use trails
- Fontana Interpretive Nature Center displays, classrooms, and meeting space
- 3 modern campgrounds
- Wildlife observation blinds
- Wildlife exhibit
- Disc golf course
- Archery range
- And much, much more!
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