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  • Madison County’s Most Wanted: Snakes, Coyotes, and Bats, oh my!

    Madison County Conservation Center 2508 Pammel Park Trail, Winterset, IA, United States
    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

    Free

  • African Painted Dogs

    Madison County Conservation Center 2508 Pammel Park Trail, Winterset, IA, United States
    Conservation Board Event

    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

    Free

  • Iowa Women in Natural Resource Conservation Conference

    Warren County Conservation Middleswart Lodge
    Local Partner Event

    To provide a network and support system for women in natural resources and environmental fields; To promote the entrance, retention, and advancement of women in the natural resource and environmental careers. Register before Feb. 2 to get a better deal. Here is the link: https://www.iwinr.com/.../c1f066...

  • LIVE WILD: Getting Started with Bees with Andrew Joseph, long-serving State Apiarist for Iowa

    Madison County Conservation Center 2508 Pammel Park Trail, Winterset, IA, United States
    Conservation Board Event

    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

    Free

  • Madison CO Chapter of Pheasants Forever 2026 Annual Banquet

    The Jackson Building 1146 W. Summit St, Winterset, IA, United States
    Local Partner Event

    Join us on Friday, March 6, 2026, for the Madison County Covered Bridge Chapter's Annual Banquet and Auction at the Jackson Building on the Madison County Fairgrounds! Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Enjoy a prime rib dinner, games, silent auction, live auction, and raffles! All proceeds from this banquet stay local to improve habitat and ... Read more

  • Madison CO Most Wanted- Action! Book discussion & writer’s workshop

    The Iowa Theater 121 N John Wayne Dr, Winterset, IA, United States
    Conservation Board Event

    Join us for a book discussion and creative writing workshop on March 7th from 10 AM-12 PM at the Iowa Theater. Transform a wildlife story into a screenplay with help from The Winterset Stage. Authors can play themselves or trained actors will fill in. Open to the public.

    Free

  • Pond Management 101- Andy Jansen, DNR Fish Biologist

    Madison County Conservation Center 2508 Pammel Park Trail, Winterset, IA, United States

    DNR Fisheries Biologist Andy Jansen will provide a free seminar on basic pond management. Topics covered include: Pond construction Fish stocking Fish management Aquatic vegetation Bring all of your pond questions! When:  March 25, 2026 at 6:00 pm Where: Madison County Conservation Center               2508 Pammel Park Trail               Winterset, IA 50273

    Free

  • Madison CO Most Wanted: Break Out from the Big House Game Night

    Madison County Conservation Center 2508 Pammel Park Trail, Winterset, IA, United States
    Conservation Board Event

    Join us for a game night w/ American Idol contestant Sam Moss! March 31st, from 6-8PM at the Madison County Conservation Center. A fun, family-friendly night of games, crafts, singalongs—and help from the Sheriff’s Office to break the “Most Wanted” animals out of jail!

    Free

  • Madison CO Most Wanted: Q&A with Mary Roach (virtual)

    Madison County Conservation Center 2508 Pammel Park Trail, Winterset, IA, United States
    Conservation Board Event

    Join us for a virtual meet the author! April 7th, 6-7PM, Madison County Conservation Center Moderated virtual Q&A with Mary Roach, author of Fuzz

    Free

  • LIVE WILD: Wildlife Rescue with Jenny Boonjakuakul, IA Bird Rehab

    Madison County Conservation Center 2508 Pammel Park Trail, Winterset, IA, United States
    Conservation Board Event

    Join us for our LIVE WILD speaker series on April 14th from 6-7PM at the Conservation Center in Pammel Park. Jenny Boonjakuakul, Director of Iowa Bird Rehabilitation will share about her experience rehabilitating Iowa's wildlife. Free will donation to be shared equally between Madison County Foundation for Environmental Education and a conservation organization of the ... Read more

    Free