Winneshiek County Conservation

08/17/2026

Don't Forget to stop by Phelps Park this morning to Grow Your Plant Knowledge!

Learn about plants and seeds through stories and hands-on activities! We'll be at the Phelp Park pavilion #1 on Monday, August 17th at 10am with Winneshiek County Conservation!

No registration required
Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult

07/31/2026

Join us outside Impact Coffee for free conservation-themed trivia Thursday, August 6th at 7:30 pm in Decorah, IA! Prizes include Impact Coffee gift cards and jars of real maple syrup made at Winneshiek County Park, Walden Pond.🌿💡🦅 Impact Coffee

07/21/2026

The hunt for the gnomes has begun! Thank you to Decorah Parks and Recreation and the Decorah Area Chamber of Commerce for working with us on this program. Learn more at https://parks.decorahia.org/news/2026/gnomes-in-the-park-2026?fbclid=IwY2xjawTMbo9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeqesBreIrHnZKr71r7nSLkw9iufwNy6UjQkMwgtDnDWfKShY5jCIxq-WSkJA_aem_ClzYGSB4QZn3ei4j5u4vHQ

Starting Tuesday, July 21st, Gnomes in the Park returns for Nordic Fest 2026!

07/17/2026

Kendallville Campground is open for camping

07/15/2026

DON’T FORGET! It’s live animal day at the Winneshiek County Fair! Stop by and see what critters are visiting the Winneshiek County Conservation booth!

07/13/2026

Find Winneshiek County Conservation at the fair this week! From Tuesday to Saturday (July 14-18), visit us to learn all about incredible insects, get up close with some real ones, and take your picture with our photo booth! You can also learn more about your county parks and trails, local natural resources, and upcoming events for environmental education and outdoor recreation.

Wednesday (July 15), will be our Live Animals Day, where we will show some of the cool critters found here in Winneshiek County.

The fair booth is located under the grandstand. Stop next door to check out the Winneshiek County Recycling booth as well!

07/10/2026

Kendallville Park and Campground is closed due to flooding.

07/07/2026

Kendallville Campground is back OPEN!

Watch our Facebook and Website for more alerts and closures.
https://www.winneshiekwild.com/park-trail/kendallville-park-and-campground

07/03/2026

Kendallville Campground is CLOSED until further notice due to flooding on the Upper Iowa River.