Hardin County Conservation

04/15/2026

You're Invited! 🌟

Join Hardin County Conservation for an open house at this beautiful new space,
The Lodge in Steamboat Rock. This is the perfect venue for weddings, celebrations, meetings, community gatherings, and so much more.

📅 Saturday, May 2nd
⏰ 1:00 – 3:00 PM
📍 299 N. 7th St. Steamboat Rock, IA

Enjoy light appetizers and refreshing lemonade provided by The Bakery while you tour the venue and connect with our team.

We’d love to see you there!

04/14/2026

Thank you to the Hardin County Community Endowment Foundation for their generous financial support of “The Lodge” in Steamboat Rock. Your continued support of Hardin County Conservation helps make projects like this possible and strengthens our community!

“The Lodge” will serve as a versatile event center open for rentals of all kinds, including weddings, conferences, meetings, community events, and outdoor programming. It will provide a welcoming space for people to gather, support local events, and help boost tourism in the area for years to come. We truly appreciate your investment in our vision.

04/10/2026

04/06/2026

PUBLIC NOTICE OF TRAIL CLOSURE

The portion of Waterfront Walkway that is circled in red was destroyed by recent rains. It has been deemed no longer safe for foot traffic. Barriers will be in place along the trail to stop passage. Staff is assessing the trail further to see how it could be modified, though we may end up creating a new, safer walking trail through a different portion of the riverfront. DO NOT attempt to access the circled portion of the trail at this time. -Calkins Staff

03/30/2026

03/09/2026

02/28/2026

Were getting very close to done with our new Lodge!
If you're interested in reserving it for your next big event call the conservation at 641-648-4361
Or email us at [email protected]

02/13/2026

Join us at Calkins Nature Area on Tuesday, February 17th at 6 pm for a pollinator and pollinator garden program. Katelyn Rinicker will be our speaker for the event. If you’re thinking about getting a pollinator garden started, or have interest in attracting more pollinators, this is the program for you!

Our first presentation of our Seed Bank Series is at Calkins Nature Area in partnership with Hardin County Conservation!
Find a presentation near you: https://www.prrcd.org/events/