Wapello County Conservation Board

"To create awareness of our natural environment by providing quality outdoor experiences."





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The Wapello County Conservation Board invites you to enjoy the many wonders of Wapello County. The Wapello County Conservation Board maintains several natural areas that offer a variety of recreational opportunities. Picnicking, bird watching, hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, camping, hunting and fishing are some activities that one can experience in these natural areas.

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Pioneer Ridge Nature Center

Located on the 737-acre Pioneer Ridge Nature Area the Pioneer Ridge Nature Center serves as the operation headquarters for the Conservation Board and as a base of operations for the extensive Environmental Education program. The modern, fully handicapped accessible center offers the casual visitor numerous displays depicting the flora, fauna and natural history of the area. Programs are held throughout the year with topics ranging from building bird feeders to the Native American process for tanning deer hides.
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Wapello County Conservation Board
1339 Hwy. 63
Bloomfield, IA 52537