Chickasaw County Conservation and Twin Ponds Nature Center

05/04/2026

Hey All! Join us for a float with Bremer County Conservation. You can call 641-394-4714, or email [email protected] to register. All participants will be required to wear a life jacket and sign a liability waiver.

Looking for a way to explore the great outdoors this summer? Join Bremer County and Chickasaw County Conservation and Twin Ponds Nature Center for a float down the Cedar River on Saturday, June 6th starting at 10 AM. We will start at Pearl Rock Canoe Launch in Nashua and end at North Cedar Park in Plainfield.

Kayaks and life jackets will be provided but please bring your own lunch/snacks. All participants are required to wear a life jacket.

You must reserve your spot by emailing [email protected]. Sign up today to enjoy nature in a care-free way!

04/23/2026

We know you mean well, and we love that. If you want to help wildlife babies this spring, here's what to do:

Leave them alone. Really. In most cases, the babies are just fine and under the direct care of their parents, and any "help" we try to give as humans generally greatly reduces their chances of thriving and surviving.

Wildlife parents do things differently. Rabbit and deer moms, like a lot of other mammal moms, will leave young hidden in the nest during the day while they feed or sleep before returning to check on the little ones at night.

Wildlife kids, including birds, leave the nest or den pretty early. Even then, they're still under the direct care of their parents, who are likely watching nearby and shaking their heads at their kids' questionable decisions.

We know you're still thinking, "but..." and yes, there are times when it's appropriate to call a licensed wildlife rehabilitator. If you've just witnessed the parent being hurt or killed, or you can see an animal is visibly injured, call a rehabber (don't touch the nest or animal before calling, and follow the rehabber's instructions). Remember, it's not legal to take in wildlife.

Find a licensed volunteer wildlife rehabber near you: https://bit.ly/4sN627phttps://bit.ly/4mVxxte

04/23/2026

The water is on at Split Rock Park and Airport Lake Park. We'll see you at the campgrounds!

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04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day! Go out and spend some time enjoying this beautiful planet that we live on. Feel free to pick up some trash and leave it better than you found it!

04/22/2026

Wildflower Walk: Friday, May 1 @ Howard's Woods

Join us @ 5:00 pm to see what's blooming in Howard's Woods (North of Nashua). There is no charge for this event, but pre-registration is required by calling 641-394-4714 or by emailing [email protected] .

04/13/2026

Campground updates:

Campgrounds are open for the season. The water at Airport Lake Park and Split Rock Park Campgrounds won't likely be on until the weekend of April 24 due to cold temperatures.

You can now make campground reservations at Airport Lake Park for about half of the sites online (including the group site) at https://www.mycountyparks.com/County/Chickasaw/Facility/Search

Below are some instructions on how to do so. Cash and check will still be accepted at the other sites.

Electronic payments are also an option for Split Rock Park at any of the sites, but you will need to do so in person. Split Rock Park will operate the exact same, as before, just with the electronic payment option.

04/01/2026

Last minute reminder: (not an April Fool's joke)

Come out for a GPS hunt this evening at Twin Ponds @ 5:00 pm. Come solo, with a partner, or group and head out on the trails to find hidden items with the GPS unit. Find all 5 spots and then head back to the nature center to claim your prize!

Pre-Registration is required by calling 641-394-4714, or by email at [email protected]

03/02/2026

Notice of Public Hearing. If you have any questions, please contact a Chickasaw County Supervisor or the Chickasaw County Auditors Office.

03/02/2026

Notice of Public Hearing. If you have any questions, please contact a Chickasaw County Supervisor or the Chickasaw County Auditors Office.

02/26/2026

Winter Fun Day Saturday, February 28: 8:00 start time

Come and participate in some outdoor activities this Saturday at Twin Ponds, Ringneck Haven or Airport Lake. Register with staff or a volunteer to be entered into a prize drawing at NOON at the Twin Ponds Nature Center.

9:00 Justin will help get folks on the water that are new to ice fishing at the pond North of the Nature Center.

10:00 Ice Pick Races at the same pond

11:00 Longest Sled Slide at the Hill by the pond

11:30 Best Snowman Contest by the TP playground

12:00 Drawing for Prizes

Winners of race, slide contest and snowman contest will get an extra entry to the drawing

Soup will be available at nature center.

02/04/2026

Come on out to Twin Ponds for the Owl Prowl tomorrow night, February 5th @ 6:00 PM. We will start the evening with some basic biology about owls. We will then go out on the trail and see if we can call in a barred owl. Make sure to dress for the weather. Please call ahead to register for this event (641-394-4714). This is a free program.

01/23/2026

Just a reminder to all of you out there: Tomorrow's Winter Fun Day has been postponed until February 28th. Stay warm and safe!

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