Conservation Board Event

Join us for an expert panel discussion! An expert panel discussion on handling real-life encounters with Madison County’s most misunderstood wildlife. Q & A Common misperceptions Benefits of animals How to deal with conflict Virtual Option Available Panelists: Jim Pottebaum, Veterinarian/Owner at Winterset Veterinary Center Marlene Ehresman, Executive Director of the Iowa Wildlife Center Catherine ... Read more

Join us at the Madison County Conservation Center on Saturday, Feb. 21st from 1-2PM! Dr. Greg Rasmussen is a 2023 Indianapolis Prize nominee and wildlife conservationist who has studied the critically endangered painted dog for over thirty years, one of the longest studies of the species ever conducted. Working in Zimbabwe, he is the founder ... Read more

If you've ever considered getting a hive or two of honeybees, Spring is the time to do it. We'll discuss the importance of honeybees as pollinators in addition to honey & other hive products we may glean as beekeepers. We'll cover some basics of bee biology & behavior, which really is what makes beekeeping such ... Read more