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Monarch Tagging

Contribute to monarch citizen science by catching monarch butterflies on their amazing migration back south! Participants will get a chance to catch monarch butterflies, tag them for monitoring and test their health. This program is free, weather dependent and family-friendly. Participants should meet at the beach parking lot. Please call 319-472-4942 to register or email [email protected]

Hoefle-Dulin Recreation Area Re-opening

Join us Friday, September 2nd, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm for our Re-Opening of Hoefle-Dulin Recreation Area!

Come check out the completed Shoreline Stabilization Project, other park improvements, and future park plans for this river park. Food will be served by VFW Post 8884 for Free Will Donation. Proceeds will go to Hoefle-Dulin improvements. BCCB Staff will be leading a Fishing Program from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm. BCCB Staff will also be leading a Monarch Tagging Program at Hoefle-Dulin before the re-opening event from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm.

Come enjoy this beautiful park!

Labor Day - County Offices Closed

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.

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, unless otherwise noted or posted. Other meetings are called as needed.

Summer months, meetings will be held at 5:30pm, winter months meetings will be held at 5:00pm. Unless otherwise posted. 

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.

Edna Shain Fen and Wildlife Area Grand Opening

We couldn't be more excited to share the Edna Shain Fen and Wildlife Area (2053 54th St, Mount Auburn, IA)!

Grand opening happening Thursday, September 15th from 5-7pm with a public program at 6pm! Beast & Bird will be selling some delicious food and Benton County Brewing Company will have some samples! All proceeds go to the Benton County Conservation Foundation for park improvements.

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.

Benton County Conservation Foundation

Cedar Valley Nature Trail Family Bike Ride

This nine mile section of the Cedar Valley Nature Trail winds through Buchanan and Benton Counties along an old railroad bed with only long gentle inclines and declines. The trail surface is crushed limestone. Trees line most of the route, providing both shade and habitat. It is not unusual to see a variety of wildlife, including deer, squirrel, many bird species, butterflies and dragonflies. Bring a phone or camera to participate in the family scavenger hunt.

This ride is informal and can begin any time between 10 and 12, with VFW post 8884 grilling lunch from 11:30 - 2 at the Urbana picnic shelter (free will donation). Shuttle transportation will be available at Brandon at 10 am.

Pre-registration is required by visiting: https://www.mycountyparks.com/.../Cedar-Valley-Nature... 

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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.