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| Created in 1960, the Shelby County Conservation
Board manages over 700 acres of parks and natural areas; including lakes, rivers, streams,
prairies, and woodlands for recreation, wildlife habitat, and outdoor education. The Conservation Board personnel are actively involved in habitat development, park maintenance, outdoor recreation, and nature education. Many of the public areas have been donated to the Conservation Board. If you would be interested in making a donation of land or other, contact the Conservation Board at 712/744-4203 or (712) 744-3403 |
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| As representatives of conservation, the Shelby County Conservation Board is involved in a number of activities. Staff members take an active role in developing and managing wildlife habitat in county areas and secondary roadsides. From providing nest boxes for blue birds, kestrels, and Canada geese, to planting trees, shrubs, and native grasses for wildlife food and shelter. These activities serve to provide valuable habitat for both game and nongame wildlife species. | ||
| Staff members also develop recreational outlets
for the citizens of Shelby County. This involves providing camping facilities,
hiking trails as well as places to hunt and fish. This includes park maintenance and
development, and officer duties to keep our parks safe. Through the Conservation Board's Nature Education Program, staff are involved in promoting preservation by providing year-round educational events for the public schools, the general public and youth groups throughout the area. Some classes conducted recently by conservation staff included a prairie burn, a prairie planting class, prairie butterfly garden class, bluebird house building workshops and birdfeeding classes, as well as a string of classroom programs offered to schools. Be Our Guest - We ask you observe all rules and regulations while visiting Shelby County parks and recreation areas. Your help will allow each person a chance to enjoy their recreational experiences and will protect the areas, yourself and others. |
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Manteno Park - 2426 Fir Road Dunlap Iowa 51529 | Questions? 712/744-3403 |
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Elk Horn Creek Recreational Area - Elk Horn Iowa 51531 | Questions? 712/744-3403 |
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Nishna Bend Recreation Area - 516 Maple Road Harlan, Iowa 51537 - Main Office of the Shelby County Conservation Board and Roadside Management - Nick Preston, Director/Park Officer
Nature Learning Center - View pictures of nature center and conference room. Link to Naturalist page. Christina Groen, Naturalist
Roadside Management Office - Bryce Schaben Roadside Manager.
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(Office) 712/744-3403 712/744-4203 |
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Other
County Recreation Areas View a map of all county areas, visit links to larger areas, and read short descriptions of smaller areas.
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Shelby County Conservation Board Meetings are held the first Thursday of every month at Nishna Bend Recreation Area, 6:30 P.M. The public is invited to attend.
Follow the link to view the list of upcoming events with the Shelby County Conservation Board.
The mountain lion has arrived in Shelby County!
Click the picture for more information.
The Shelby, Audubon, Cass, and
Crawford County Conservation Boards have completed another Sandhill Crane bus trip.
Click the picture to view trip pictures..
The camping cabin at Nishna Bend is complete.
Click the picture to view more information about the cabin and reservation
details.
2008 Summer Camps have been set. Click on the link for more information.
Contact Information
- Telephone - (712) 744-4203 - (712) 744-3403
- Fax - (712) 744-4204
- Postal address - 516 Maple Road Harlan, Iowa 51537
- Electronic mail -
- General Information, Nick Preston - sccb@fmctc.com
- Nishna Bend Recreation Area/Conservation Office - sccb@fmctc.com
- Roadside Manager - Bryce Schaben - roadside@fmctc.com
- Naturalist/Webmaster - Christina Groen -cgroen@fmctc.com