Emmet County Conservation

Emmet County Conservation Explore Emmet County! Visit one of our 9 public areas! Wolden Rec. Area, Tuttle Lake, and Iowa Lake offer beautiful places to camp.

Mission statement:

To utilize the skills and knowledge of the people and organizations in Emmet County to achieve a meaningful Emmet County Conservation Board. To educate, protect, and promote the preservation and conservation or our history, natural resources, persons and culture for future generations. The Environmental Education Program of Emmet County Conservation emphasizes natural resource

s, ecological systems, and conservation & preservation philosophies for the healthful sustainment of Emmet County’s natural areas, wildlife, and environmentally mindful citizenry. Electrical hookups for $30 a night, or tent camping $20 a night, we also offer weekly and senior rates. Visit us and we're sure you'll want to stay awhile.

09/03/2026

Due to staffing, the Nature Center will be closed this Saturday. We will not be open again on Saturdays until Memorial Day 2027.

No school? No problem. Our Monarch Tagging No School Day Camp is the perfect place for kids to have fun, stay active, an...
08/29/2026

No school? No problem. Our Monarch Tagging No School Day Camp is the perfect place for kids to have fun, stay active, and make the most of their day off from school!
Register now: https://emmetcountyparks.com/?p=2248

We can't wait to see everyone tonight!
08/26/2026

We can't wait to see everyone tonight!

Save the date! Our Annual Nature Center Foundation Banquet is moving later this year.
08/24/2026

Save the date! Our Annual Nature Center Foundation Banquet is moving later this year.

08/19/2026

The Nature Center will be closed Thursday, August 20th for professional development.

We wanted to share some of our favorite memories from summer camp this year 🌱✨
08/18/2026

We wanted to share some of our favorite memories from summer camp this year 🌱✨

08/11/2026

As we move into the fall, please call ahead if you plan on visiting the Nature Center so you can assure staff is on site!

We had so much fun helping kick off Sweet Corn Days with a kids’ corn craft, our Ambassador Animals, and magnet fishing!...
07/31/2026

We had so much fun helping kick off Sweet Corn Days with a kids’ corn craft, our Ambassador Animals, and magnet fishing! Thank you to everyone who swung by to say hi. Happy Sweet Corn Days, Estherville! 🌽✨

Join Amie Adams for a 2-hour writing and kayaking workshop on High Lake. Together we will read and discuss several natur...
07/30/2026

Join Amie Adams for a 2-hour writing and kayaking workshop on High Lake. Together we will read and discuss several nature poems and essays, go for a paddle around the lake, and do some writing of our own.

Address

2303 450th Avenue
Wallingford, IA
51365

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 3pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 3pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 3pm
Thursday 8:30am - 3pm
Friday 8:30am - 3pm

Telephone

(712) 867-4422

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