County Park System:
The park system involves the maintenance, management and development of seven parks, river accesses, and wildlife areas. These areas provide facilities for outdoor recreation for the residents of Fayette County as well as regional visitors.
Environmental Education Program:
The Gilbertson Nature Center serves as the headquarters for the education program. Through school programs, general public programs, and other programs with youth and civic groups, the county Naturalists educate visitors to and citizens of Fayette County about the natural world around them. For more information about the environmental education program call 563-426-5740.
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 6:00 PM at the Wildwood Office.
Board Members:
Wendy Munger
Jessie Pleggenkuhle
Ken McDonough
Eric Boehm
Jed Siebrecht
Staff:
Heather Gamm - Executive Director
Nick Hatlan - Park Ranger
Dustin Schott - Park Ranger
Isaac Sedlmayr - Maintenance Supervisor at Gilbertson Conservation Education Area
Leif White - Conservation Technician at Gilbertson Conservation Education Area
Megan Boyer - Environmental Education Coordinator
Brianna Stanevicius - Office Manager/Naturalist
Cody Anderson - Roadside Manager/Deputy Director
Dan Harrington - Roadside Foreman
Mike Massman - Roadside Technician
Chase Miller - Roadside Technician
FAYETTE COUNTY CONSERVATION
Wildwood Nature Center
18673 Lane Road
Fayette, Iowa 52142
PHONE:
563-422-5146
EMAIL: Contact Fayette CCB
WEBSITE: Go to Fayette County Conservation
Activities in Fayette County
Activities available within the Fayette County Conservation Board areas include:
- Camping
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Paddling
- Kayaking
- Public hunting
- Educational Programs
- Picnicking
Main campgrounds with electrical sites and modern restrooms:
Gilbertson Conservation Education Area - Elgin, IA
Gouldsburg Park - Between Hawkeye, IA and St. Lucas, IA
Facilities in Fayette County
Facilities available for public use within Fayette County Conservation Board areas include:
- Shelters
- Campground
- Nature Centers
- Historical Buildings
- Trails
- Petting Zoo
- Playgrounds
- Natural Playscape
- and many more
Parks in Fayette County
Downing Park
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23088 78th Street
563-422-5146
| West Gate | IA | 50681 |
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Dutton's Cave Park
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Fayette
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25218 Ironwood Road
563-422-5146
| West Union | IA | 52175 |
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Echo Valley State Park
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Fayette
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9672 Echo Valley Road
563-422-5146
| West Union | IA | 52175 |
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Fayette County Conservation Office (Wildwood)
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Fayette
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18673 Lane Road
563-422-5146
| Fayette | IA | 52142 |
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Gilbertson Conservation Education Area
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Fayette
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22580 A. Avenue
563-426-5740
| Elgin | IA | 52141 |
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Glovers Creek Fishing and Wildlife Area
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Fayette
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9680 Echo Valley Road
| West Union | IA | 52175 |
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Goeken Park
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Fayette
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28191 Lincoln Road
563-422-5146
| West Union | IA | 52175 |
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Gouldsburg Park
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Fayette
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18649 Sunset Road
563-422-5146
| Hawkeye | IA | 52147 |
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Turkey River Recreational Trail
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Fayette
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22580 A. Avenue
563-426-5740
| Elgin | IA | 52141 |
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Turkey River Water Trail-Valley Acess
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Fayette
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3306 Diamond Road
563-426-5740
| Elgin | IA | 52141 |
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Twin Bridges Park
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Fayette
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13112 O Avenue
563-422-5146
| Maynard | IA | 50655 |
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