Calendar

Reptiles & Amphibians

Come learn about some of Iowa's reptiles and amphibians with Benton County Conservation Naturalists. Learn about their incredible adaptations and how to help them in your own yard. This program will include live animals from the Benton County Nature Center. This program is in conjunction with Blairstown Public Library's Summer Reading Program.

Board of Supervisors Meeting

The Benton County Board of Supervisors meets Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. at the Benton County Service Center. Agendas can be found online or on the bulletin board of the Courthouse, on the first floor outside of the Treasurer's Office.

Items to be placed on the Board's agenda should be submitted to the Auditor's office by 8:30 a.m on Monday.

Critter Camp

Does your child love nature and exploring outside? Is your child in 1st or 2nd grade? This camp is exactly for them! If you are interested in signing up for summer camps please visit https://www.mycountyparks.com/County/Benton.aspx or call us at 319-472-4942 for more information. All registrations must be done online and be made ONE WEEK PRIOR to start of camp.

Critter Camp

Does your child love nature and exploring outside? Is your child in 1st or 2nd grade? This camp is exactly for them! If you are interested in signing up for summer camps please visit https://www.mycountyparks.com/County/Benton.aspx or call us at 319-472-4942 for more information. All registrations must be done online and be made ONE WEEK PRIOR to start of camp.

Critter Camp

Does your child love nature and exploring outside? Is your child in 1st or 2nd grade? This camp is exactly for them! If you are interested in signing up for summer camps please visit https://www.mycountyparks.com/County/Benton.aspx or call us at 319-472-4942 for more information. All registrations must be done online and be made ONE WEEK PRIOR to start of camp.

Conservation Board Meeting

Monthly meetings are held at the Benton County Nature Center. Board meetings are regularly scheduled for the second Monday of each month, at 5:00 p.m. untless otherwise noted or posted. Other meetings are called as needed.

Board of Supervisors Meeting

The Benton County Board of Supervisors meets Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. at the Benton County Service Center. Agendas can be found online or on the bulletin board of the Courthouse, on the first floor outside of the Treasurer's Office.

Items to be placed on the Board's agenda should be submitted to the Auditor's office by 8:30 a.m on Monday.

Dragonfly Camp

Does your child love nature and exploring outside? Is your child in 3rd, 4th or 5th grade? This camp is exactly for them! If you are interested in signing up for summer camps please visit https://www.mycountyparks.com/County/Benton.aspx or call us at 319-472-4942 for more information. All registrations must be done online and be made ONE WEEK PRIOR to start of camp.

Dragonfly Camp

Does your child love nature and exploring outside? Is your child in 3rd, 4th or 5th grade? This camp is exactly for them! If you are interested in signing up for summer camps please visit https://www.mycountyparks.com/County/Benton.aspx or call us at 319-472-4942 for more information. All registrations must be done online and be made ONE WEEK PRIOR to start of camp.

Dragonfly Camp

Does your child love nature and exploring outside? Is your child in 3rd, 4th or 5th grade? This camp is exactly for them! If you are interested in signing up for summer camps please visit https://www.mycountyparks.com/County/Benton.aspx or call us at 319-472-4942 for more information. All registrations must be done online and be made ONE WEEK PRIOR to start of camp.

Leave No Trace Awareness Workshop

Do you enjoy camping, hiking and other fun outdoor recreation activities? Want to learn more on how to be a better land steward while enjoying the outdoors? Come join BCC Naturalist for a morning of learning about proper ethics for outdoor recreation and camping. Participants will learn the 7 Principles of Leave No Trace set by the Center for Outdoor Ethics and then do a LNT activity at the Nature Center. Participants are encouraged to bring a reusable water bottle and dress for the weather. This program is free and family friendly. Registration is required by emailing [email protected] or by calling 319-472-4942.

River Raiders

River Raiders - Upper Iowa River Kendallville to Decorah

Fontana Training Day: June 16, 5:30 - 8pm (mandatory)

Upper Iowa River Trip: June 21-23 ; Age: 11-13. Cost: $90. Pre-register required.

Adventure awaits around every bend! Explore the Upper Iowa River from Kendallville to Decorah. Youth will canoe, camp, cook outdoors, and learn wilderness skills on this two-night, three-day excursion. Participants will paddle their way around winding bends, rapids, scenic waterfalls, cold springs, and 200-foot chimney bluffs.  The trip fee includes tents, food, canoes, life jackets, paddles and transportation. Enrollment is limited to 12 participants. Participants must attend the training day on June 16. The training will include camping and paddling basics, menu for the trip itinerary, and what to pack.

Register at www.buchanancountyparks.com

Board of Supervisors Meeting

The Benton County Board of Supervisors meets Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. at the Benton County Service Center. Agendas can be found online or on the bulletin board of the Courthouse, on the first floor outside of the Treasurer's Office.

Items to be placed on the Board's agenda should be submitted to the Auditor's office by 8:30 a.m on Monday.

River Raiders

River Raiders - Upper Iowa River Kendallville to Decorah

Fontana Training Day: June 16, 5:30 - 8pm (mandatory)

Upper Iowa River Trip: June 21-23 ; Age: 11-13. Cost: $90. Pre-register required.

Adventure awaits around every bend! Explore the Upper Iowa River from Kendallville to Decorah. Youth will canoe, camp, cook outdoors, and learn wilderness skills on this two-night, three-day excursion. Participants will paddle their way around winding bends, rapids, scenic waterfalls, cold springs, and 200-foot chimney bluffs.  The trip fee includes tents, food, canoes, life jackets, paddles and transportation. Enrollment is limited to 12 participants. Participants must attend the training day on June 16. The training will include camping and paddling basics, menu for the trip itinerary, and what to pack.

Register at www.buchanancountyparks.com

River Raiders

River Raiders - Upper Iowa River Kendallville to Decorah

Fontana Training Day: June 16, 5:30 - 8pm (mandatory)

Upper Iowa River Trip: June 21-23 ; Age: 11-13. Cost: $90. Pre-register required.

Adventure awaits around every bend! Explore the Upper Iowa River from Kendallville to Decorah. Youth will canoe, camp, cook outdoors, and learn wilderness skills on this two-night, three-day excursion. Participants will paddle their way around winding bends, rapids, scenic waterfalls, cold springs, and 200-foot chimney bluffs.  The trip fee includes tents, food, canoes, life jackets, paddles and transportation. Enrollment is limited to 12 participants. Participants must attend the training day on June 16. The training will include camping and paddling basics, menu for the trip itinerary, and what to pack.

Register at www.buchanancountyparks.com

Board of Supervisors Meeting

The Benton County Board of Supervisors meets Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. at the Benton County Service Center. Agendas can be found online or on the bulletin board of the Courthouse, on the first floor outside of the Treasurer's Office.

Items to be placed on the Board's agenda should be submitted to the Auditor's office by 8:30 a.m on Monday.

Pond Study at Hannen Lake Park

Join Benton County Conservation Naturalists to explore macroinvertebrates that live in Hannen Lake. Macroinvertebrates are aquatic insects that tell us about water quality. Come out to Hannen Lake on June 28th to get first-hand experience at catching macroinvertebrates with nets and view them up close! This program is in conjunction with Blairstown Public Library's Summer Reading Program

Benton County Conservation Foundation