The Black Hawk County Conservation Board maintains 37 areas totaling approximately 8,200 acres. These include river accesses, wetlands, wildlife areas, campgrounds, bike trails, geologic sites, lodges, and nature center.
Black Hawk County Conservation Board Current Members:
Ruth Buck - President
Louis Beck - Vice-President
Eric Dowell - Secretary
John Mardis
Steve Clabby
Contact Us:
Black Hawk County Conservation Board
1346 West Airline Hwy
Waterloo, IA 50703
Phone: (319) 433-7275
Fax: (319) 433-7276
conservation@co.black-hawk.ia.us
Activities in Black Hawk CountySeveral activities are available in Black Hawk County such as:
- Camping
- Hiking & biking trails
- Picnicking
- Public hunting
- Fishing
- Canoeing, boating & kayaking
- Educational programming
- and much more!!
Facilities in Black Hawk CountyThere are several facilities available for public use in Black Hawk County:
- 4 All-season cabins
- 6 Rustic Cabins
- 2 Enclosed year-round lodges
- 8 Seasonal open shelters
- Numerous campsites spread over 3 parks
- Wildlife exhibit (Hickory Hills Park)
- Hartman Reserve Nature Center
- Firearms Range
- Archery Range
- Trap-shooting Range
Interactive Black Hawk County Parks Map
Click on an item below to view each parks information.
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Featured Events
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All About Birds
May 29, 2010
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Youth Fishing Contest
June 5, 2010
8:30 - 11:00 AM
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Archery Tournament
June 12 - June 13, 2010
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Turtle Program & Races
June 19, 2010
8:30 - 12:00 AM
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Pond Study Program
July 3, 2010
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Christmas in July
July 23, 2010
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Archery Tournament
August 7 - August 8, 2010
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Bicycle Rodeo
August 14, 2010
9:00 - 11:00 AM
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Lights on the Lake
August 20, 2010
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Hog Roast
August 21, 2010
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Snake Program
September 4, 2010
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"Roadkill" Stew
September 5, 2010
3:30 PM - 12:00 AM
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Archery Tournament
September 11 - September 12, 2010
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Halloween Camp Out
September 17, 2010
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Hickory Hills Halloween Campout
October 9, 2010
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Halloween Weekend
October 16, 2010
5:30 - 6:30 PM
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