Upcoming Events

More info contact:
Naturalist Kyle Neuendorf
kneuendorf@boonecounty.iowa.gov 

• Youth Volunteer Nights: Save our Prairie Remnants! - Don Williams Park Ronald Good Shelter
  610 H Ave Ogden, IA
  April 30, 2025 · 5:30 pm - 7:30pm

  Don Williams Park has newly discovered prairie remnants
  that need our help! We are asking any TEENS needing volunteer hours to help assist staff in the removal of woody invasives that are harming these historical areas in the park. Those who need hours such as silver cord, scouts, 4-Hers and more are welcome to join!

  Help be apart of history folks!

• Introduction to Snake Boards - Don Williams Park Red Tail Shelter
  610 H Ave Ogden, IA
  May 24, 2025 · 10:00 am

  Join us to look at what snakes may call Don Williams Park home! Would you like to be a snake board volunteer? Then you may love this program!

  Snake board monitoring for Boone County Conservation Board involves searching for snakes under artificial cover boards and natural areas to gather data on species for conservation purposes.

  Will discuss what species can be found in our county, talk about the reasoning for using a snake board, and adventuring out to look under the boards.

  Please wear appropriate attire for walking on the trail, prairie, and other heavily dense vegetation.
  - Close toed shoes
  - Long pants
  - Dress for the weather (hot or cold).

  This is for all ages.

• Boone County Youth Fishing Derby-Don Williams Park Lodge by the Lake
  610 H Ave Ogden, IA
  June 7, 2025 · 9:00 am - 11:30am

  Join us during Iowa Free Fishing Weekend for a Youth Derby at Don Williams Lake!

  Never taken your little one fishing? Well now is your chance! Enjoy a morning of fishing with your young angler and have a chance to win some prizes.

  Rules:
  - We do not provide bait, however there is a bait shop by the boat ramp.
  - We do not have any equipment to rent or borrow.
  - We do not require to see the fish live, a photo with the angler and fish will do!

  To qualify: 16 years of age and below may register.
  Fee: FREE, we do accept a free will donation.

  ALL PRIZES are given to us by local donors or given by the county.

• Mushroom Foray - Swede Point Park Meet at the Swede Point Main Shelter
  1601 322nd Ln Madrid, IA
  June 14, 2025 · 1:00 pm - 3:00pm

  Join the Prairie States Mushroom Club and Boone County Conservation Board on a fun and educational mushroom hunt and identification Foray at Swede Point Park in Madrid, Iowa on Saturday June 14th from 1 to 3 pm.

  PLEASE Pre-register here so we can get a head count:

  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mushroom-foray-at-swede-point-park-tickets