Conservation
Welcome to the Winnebago County Conservation Board, one of 99 county conservation boards in Iowa. We are located in north-central Iowa's prairie pothole region. Our purpose is to provide outdoor recreational opportunities for everyone and to protect and conserve our natural resources.
Winnebago County Conservation manages more than 30 parks, recreation areas, wildlife areas, and trails in the county, which offer anything from hunting to camping to hiking to bird watching.
We invite you to explore our section of the Winnebago County website to learn more about our parks, campsites, cabins, services, and more.
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WCCB Meeting
Hanson Nature Center
41600 Highway 69
Leland
July 14, 2025
8:00 am
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(641) 567-3390
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Public Trap Shooting
Florence Trap Shooting Range
42435 60th Avenue
Thompson
July 16, 2025
5:00 pm · 7:00pm
Come hone your trap shooting skills at the Florence Trap Shooting Range! All shooters must bring their own gun and ammo, as well as their own eye and ear protection. Voice-activated releases are available, and all shooting will be supervised by a Certified Range Safety Officer. The cost to shoot will be $3 for a round of 25 targets.
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Contact: Rick Lillie
(641) 565-3390
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Public Trap Shooting
Florence Trap Shooting Range
42435 60th Avenue
Thompson
July 30, 2025
5:00 pm · 7:00pm
Come hone your trap shooting skills at the Florence Trap Shooting Range! All shooters must bring their own gun and ammo, as well as their own eye and ear protection. Voice-activated releases are available, and all shooting will be supervised by a Certified Range Safety Officer. The cost to shoot will be $3 for a round of 25 targets.
For More Information
Contact: Rick Lillie
(641) 565-3390
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WCCB Meeting
Hanson Nature Center
41600 Highway 69
Leland
August 11, 2025
8:00 am
For More Information
(641) 567-3390
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Public Trap Shooting
Florence Trap Shooting Range
42435 60th Avenue
Thompson
August 13, 2025
5:00 pm · 7:00pm
Come hone your trap shooting skills at the Florence Trap Shooting Range! All shooters must bring their own gun and ammo, as well as their own eye and ear protection. Voice-activated releases are available, and all shooting will be supervised by a Certified Range Safety Officer. The cost to shoot will be $3 for a round of 25 targets.
For More Information
Contact: Rick Lillie
(641) 565-3390
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Summer Wildflower Walk
Thorpe Park
34496 110th Avenue
Forest City
August 16, 2025
1:00 pm · 2:00pm
Meet at the Thorpe Park shelter house for a leisurely walk around the park, learning about the summer wildflowers blooming there. We will see flowers such as bee balm, goldenrod, black-eyed susans, and other colorful natives!
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Contact: Lisa Ralls
(641) 567-3390
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Summer Stargazing
Hanson Nature Center
41600 Highway 69
Leland
August 23, 2025
9:00 pm · 10:00pm
Join the WCCB for an informal tour of the summer nighttime sky! We will observe some of the more common summer constellations such as Scorpius the Scorpion, Lyra the Lyre, Aquilla the Eagle, and Cygnus the Swan. We will also take a look at the Big and Little Dippers, as well as the stars that make up all those constellations, and learn interesting facts about each of them!
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Contact: Lisa Ralls
(641) 567-3390
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Public Trap Shooting
Florence Trap Shooting Range
42435 60th Avenue
Thompson
August 27, 2025
5:00 pm · 7:00pm
Come hone your trap shooting skills at the Florence Trap Shooting Range! All shooters must bring their own gun and ammo, as well as their own eye and ear protection. Voice-activated releases are available, and all shooting will be supervised by a Certified Range Safety Officer. The cost to shoot will be $3 for a round of 25 targets.
For More Information
Contact: Rick Lillie
(641) 565-3390
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The Amazing Monarch Migration
Hanson Nature Center
41600 Hwy 69
Leland
September 7, 2025
3:00 pm · 4:00pm
Monarch butterflies are some of the most amazing insects on Earth! Come find out why and also help us tag Monarch butterflies for research. Although we should have a few Monarchs to tag, attendees are also welcome to bring their own to tag and release.
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Contact: Lisa Ralls
(641) 567-3390
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WCCB Meeting
Hanson Nature Center
41600 Highway 69
Leland
September 8, 2025
8:00 am
For More Information
(641) 567-3390
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WCCB Meeting
Hanson Nature Center
41600 Highway 69
Leland
October 13, 2025
8:00 am
For More Information
(641) 567-3390
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Conservation
WCCB Meeting
Hanson Nature Center
41600 Highway 69
Leland
November 10, 2025
8:00 am
For More Information
(641) 567-3390
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Conservation
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