Hidden Jewels

Without a doubt, one of my top picks for favorite areas in the MCCB parks has to be the floodplain forest in the southern half of the Russell Wildlife Area.  [read more >>]

Conservation Spotlight: Dave Sedivec

In this series of interviews we hope to introduce you to some of the conservation leaders in our community.  Each person will be asked the same five questions. 

Dave Sedivec was recently hired as the MCCB Director. 

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Nature Notes: Spectacular Sandhills

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Youth Pheasants Forever Chapter Formed in Mahaska County—First in the Nation

Brooks VanDerBeek of Oskaloosa has started the first ever Youth Pheasants Forever chapter, the Oskaloosa Pioneering Ringnecks.  The group is designed as a way for middle school and high school aged kids to get involved in local habitat conservation. [read more >>]

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MCCB Canoe Rentals!

The MCCB has 8 canoes available for rent.   Just call (641) 673-9327! [read more >>]

Environmental Learning Center to be Built at Caldwell Park

Plans are on track for the construction of a new Environmental Learning Center at the Mahaska County Conservation Board’s Caldwell Park.  [read more >>]

You Can Be a Conservation Volunteer!

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