Articles Tagged: conservation

With the population at a 17-year high, some say new solutions are needed as raccoons ravage urban residences and farms alike.

While Linn County Conservation officials said the plan to pave a currently grassy trail will make it more accessible, some people who attended a public meeting Tuesday said they fear paving the trail will ruin its “tranquility.”

Director loves the outdoors but now spends most of his time in front of a computer

Old railroad bridge could become an outdoor recreation destination in the coming years

A lack of snowfall this past winter was likely a boon for Iowa pheasants, which were seen in roughly equal numbers as last year by state officers for their recent annual population survey.

At least 25 destructive species — like water fleas and bloody red shrimp — are inching closer to the Mississippi River Basin.

The federal money allocated by the state will go toward paving the last 16 miles of trail along with other work needed to complete the project.

$6.2 million redevelopment of Linn County park now open after pandemic, derecho delays

The event will be held on June 11 at 10 a.m. Paddlers will start the race at Sturgis Ferry Park in Iowa City and will cross the finish line nine miles downriver at the Hills Campground in Hills.

The nature activities and book drive on Saturday — which is also independent bookstore day — will take place at Sidekick Coffee & Books, 1310 1/2 Melrose Ave. The event is scheduled to take place from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

This Friday, both Jones and Buchanan counties are hosting Earth Day-themed hikes. Registration is recommended for either event.

Sen. Dan Dawson says a proposal to swap taxes in order to fund conservation and water quality could still pass the Iowa Legislature

This Sunday, come help support the management of Jackson County Conservation's rare and sensitive remnant prairies by enjoying some soup and a program at Hurstville Interpretive Center.

Jackson County Conservation will host three OWLS (Older, Wiser, Livelier) events starting with a Skunk Cabbage Hike this Friday. Events also are scheduled for April 2 and April 7. Registration is required at least 48 hours in advance of each event.

Application portal is open for interested local students; informational meeting next week