County Parks System:
The parks system involves the maintenance, management and development of seven parks, river access's, and wildlife area's. These area's provide facilities for outdoor recreation for the residents of Fayette County as well as regional visitors.
Environmental Education Program:
Wildwood Nature Center and Gilbertson Nature Center serve as headquarters for our education program. Through school programs, general public programs, and other programs with youth and civic groups, the county Naturalists educate Vistors to and Citizens of Fayette County about their natural world around them. For more information about the Environmental Education Program call 563- 426-5740 or e-mail gncfccb@alpinecom.net.
Wildlife Management Program
Restoring wildlife habitat is the focus of our wildlife management program. Much of our work occurs on private land with the cooperation of local landowners.
Roadside Management Program
All 1,135 miles of secondary road ditches are under the management of our Roadside program.
This program is responsible for the eradication of noxious weeds, reestablishment of native prairie species where possible and the removal of brush where needed.
Board Meetings:
The Fayette County Conservation Board invites all questions and comments and urges everyone to visit our facilities or attend a board meeting.
The Conservation Board meets the Second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM at the Wildwood Nature Center.
FAYETTE COUNTY CONSERVATION
Wildwood Nature Center
18673 Lane Road
Fayette, Iowa 52142
PHONE:
563-422-5146
563-425-3613
EMAIL: Contact Fayette CCB
WEBSITE: Go to Fayette County Conservation
Activities in Fayette CountyActivities available within the Fayette County Conservation Board areas include:
- Camping
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Canoeing
- Kayaking
- Tubing
- Hunting
- Educational Programs
- Picnicking
- and many more!
Facilities in Fayette CountyFacilities available for public use within Fayette County Conservation Board areas include:
- Shelters
- Campground
- Nature Centers
- Historical Buildings
- Trails
- Petting Zoo
- Playgrounds
- and many more
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