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Pull back the curtain on the Art of Taxidermy with Remington Hutton of Remington Taxidermy! 6-7 PM on Tuesday, May 5th at the Madison County Conservation Center in Pammel Park. Free and open to the public. A remote link will be shared on the day of the event. Free will donation.
Celebrate the USA’s 250th with hikes, wildlife demos, and exhibits exploring the link between independence and conservation. Sponsored by NEA Big Read. Open to the public.
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
Snake Ecology and Conservation in Madison County, Iowa with Paul Frese, Wildlife Diversity, Iowa Department of Natural Resources "I'll talk about snakes living in Madison County with an emphasis on Timber Rattlesnakes. The unique landscape and geology of Madison County provides habitat for a variety of snake species, including the Timber Rattlesnake. I'll discuss snake ... Read more
Join us on June 6 from 6:30-7:30 PM at the Madison County Conservation Center. Join us for a community showcase! An evening of selected writings, art, and performances from our community—plus the unveiling of the community-made Most Wanted Quilt. Open to the public.
Join us for a reception and presentation by 2026 Schantz Brother's Foundation Scholarship Recipient, Seth Breeding, highlighting the continuing legacy of birding passion inspired by the Schantz brothers. This will start at 10 AM at the Madison County Conservation Center in Pammel Park. For those interested, there will also be an optional birding hike at ... Read more
Join us the Madison County Conservation Center on July 7th from 6-7PM to learn about our endangered Barn Owls in Madison County! Free will donation equally shared by Madison County Foundation for Environmental Education and a conservation organization of the speaker's choice.
Ready to make learning fun—for you and your animals? Come explore the world of clicker training, where tiny clicks lead to big results! You’ll see how positive reinforcement can build trust, teach new behaviors, and create a stronger bond with animals, all while having a hands-on, interactive experience you won’t forget. Click, Treat, Repeat! (This ... Read more
Join us at the Madison County Conservation Center on Sept 1 from 6-7PM. Adam Janke of Iowa State University will teach us how to hunt and fish lead-free. Free will donation to be shared equally between Madison County Foundation for Environmental Education and a conservation organization of the speaker's choice.
LIVE WILD: Madison County Hunt with Catherine Cummings, DNR Wildlife Depredation Biologist, Tuesday, Oct 6 at the Madison County Conservation Center. From Herd to Harvest: What to Expect this Deer Season Headed out to the deer stand this fall? Join Catherine Cummings with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for a hunter-focused talk on what ... Read more