COVID19 Nature Center Entrance Regulations
20+ Mile trail
Wapsi-Great Western Line Trail
15 - Species
Found at the Butterfly Garden
3,000 - Plants
Found at the Butterfly Garden
11562 Valley Ave PO Box 157 Cresco IA 52136
The Howard County Conservation Board
The Howard County Conservation Board (HCCB) was authorized by a vote of the people at a general election in 1956, for the purpose of acquiring and developing county parks, preserves, wildlife areas, forests and other conservation areas and to encourage the wise management of our natural resources. The conservation board consists of five individuals who show demonstrated interests in conservation and recreational activities. conservation board members are appointed by the Board of Supervisors to staggered 5 - year terms and serve without compensation.
HOWARD COUNTY CURRENT
CONSERVATION BOARD
MEMBERS
Dennis Christensen - Chairman
Don Burnikel - Vice-Chairman
Mike Natvig, Gerry Haar, Diane Kueker
The monthly regular board meetings of the Howard County Conservation Board are the first Wednesday of the month. The meetings begin at 4:00 pm at the Prairie's Edge Nature Center
Prairie's Edge Nature Center
11562 Valley Ave PO Box 157 Cresco IA 52136
Mon - Fri 8 am - 12 pm and 1 pm - 4 pm
Office Phone number: (563) 547-3634
Lake Hendricks number: (641) 985 - 2127
Conservation Director: Jeff Korsmo
Park Ranger: Ryan Sindelar
Park Ranger: Craig Fencl
Naturalist: Angela Bries
Lake Hendricks Ranger: Skyler Foley
Saturdays from Memorial Day to Labor Day 10 am - 2:30 pm
Bonair Shooting Range Information
Howard County Conservation Board
Howard County Parks are a great way to discover outdoor recreational opportunities. Activities provided are numerous and include hunting, fishing, camping, picnicking, boating and
canoeing,
From the trout of Bigalk’s Stream to the pan fish and bass of Lake Hendricks to the other wildlife that roam the county’s forests and prairies, one doesn’t have to look far to find great locations for hunting and fishing in Howard County.
Howard County is fortunate to be blessed with an abundance of wildlife and is rich in natural resources. Three major rivers,
the Wapsipinicon, Turkey and Upper Iowa, along with Crane Creek, many tributary streams and ponds intermingling through a diversity of woodland
Thank you for visiting and exploring all of the
Howard County, Iowa Conservation Areas