Lee County Conservation

Lee County Conservation LCC manages 30 parks, wildlife areas, historic sites, and water accesses - encompassing 2,796 acres

You'll be seeing some new faces in our county parks this summer! 🌳☀️Please join us in welcoming our summer seasonal Cons...
06/01/2026

You'll be seeing some new faces in our county parks this summer! 🌳☀️

Please join us in welcoming our summer seasonal Conservation Technicians to the Lee County Conservation team. These hardworking crew members play an important role in keeping our parks, campgrounds, trails, and wildlife areas looking their best for visitors.

Throughout the summer, they'll be busy mowing, maintaining trails, painting and repairing shelters, cleaning facilities, picking up litter, assisting with projects, and helping ensure our parks and wildlife areas are the best they can be for everyone to enjoy.

We're especially excited that all three of our seasonal employees are pursuing careers in conservation and natural resources. Providing hands-on experience and helping the next generation of conservation professionals get their start is something we're proud to be a part of!

From left to right:
🌿 Leo Thomas is a 2025 graduate of Central Lee and attends the University of Iowa.
🌿 Tobias VanHamme is returning for his second summer with us! He is a 2025 graduate of HTC and attends Southeast Community College.
🌿 Andrew Underwood is a 2025 graduate of Central Lee and attends Iowa State University.

Help us give Leo, Tobias, and Andrew a warm welcome! 👏

⏰ Reminder! Registration for our Junior Naturalists and Outdoor Adventure Summer Camps closes March 31st!Don’t let your ...
05/28/2026

⏰ Reminder! Registration for our Junior Naturalists and Outdoor Adventure Summer Camps closes March 31st!

Don’t let your kids miss out on these fun-filled outdoor adventures packed with nature exploration, hands-on activities, games, and summer memories. 🌿☀️

https://www.mycountyparks.com/County/Lee/Events

The Lee County Conservation Center will be closed Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day 🇺🇸
05/22/2026

The Lee County Conservation Center will be closed Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day 🇺🇸

☀️🏖️ Pollmiller Beach opens for the season THIS Memorial Day Weekend!Join us Saturday–Monday from 12 PM–7 PM to kick off...
05/20/2026

☀️🏖️ Pollmiller Beach opens for the season THIS Memorial Day Weekend!

Join us Saturday–Monday from 12 PM–7 PM to kick off summer, then regular beach hours begin next week: Wednesday–Sunday, 12 PM–7 PM.

Admission is just $2/person for a day of swimming and fun in the sand. Looking for more adventure? Check out our paddling rentals:
🛶 Single kayaks, tandem kayaks & canoes: $5/hour
🚣 Small paddle boats: $5/30 min
🚤 Large covered paddle boats: $10/30 min

Concessions will be available for purchase, or feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks. **Please note: NO alcoholic beverages allowed.**

Grab your sunscreen and make plans to spend Memorial Day Weekend at Pollmiller! 🌊☀️

We’re incredibly grateful to the students of Fort Madison Community School District and their Green Team for choosing to...
05/20/2026

We’re incredibly grateful to the students of Fort Madison Community School District and their Green Team for choosing to support Lee County Conservation through their recycling efforts! ♻️🌎

By turning cans and bottles into something bigger, these students are making a real impact on conservation, outdoor recreation, and environmental education right here in our community. Their generosity helps us continue providing programs, improving parks, and creating opportunities for people of all ages to connect with nature.

Thank you for giving back and for showing what community stewardship looks like at such a young age. We’re proud of you! 💚

☀️ There’s still time to sign up for Lee County Conservation Summer Camps! 🌿🐍We’ve got a summer full of outdoor adventur...
05/13/2026

☀️ There’s still time to sign up for Lee County Conservation Summer Camps! 🌿🐍

We’ve got a summer full of outdoor adventures, wildlife, hands-on activities, games, hiking, nature exploration, and more planned for kids of all ages!

Spots are filling quickly, so don’t wait too long to register your young explorer. 🦋🌳

Check out our camp lineup and sign up today!

mycountyparks.com/County/Lee/Events

🌿 Celebrating National Environmental Education Week! 🌿This week, we’re proud to recognize the incredible work of our Nat...
04/24/2026

🌿 Celebrating National Environmental Education Week! 🌿

This week, we’re proud to recognize the incredible work of our Naturalists, Clay and Lia, who bring conservation to life for our community every single day.

From leading hands-on programs and school field trips to hosting community events and sharing their knowledge of local wildlife and habitats, Clay and Lia play a vital role in connecting people of all ages to the outdoors. Their passion, creativity, and dedication help inspire a deeper appreciation for the natural resources that make Lee County special.

Whether it’s helping a student discover their first frog, guiding a hike, or educating visitors about the importance of conservation, their impact reaches far beyond the moment.

Join us in thanking Clay and Lia for all they do to educate, inspire, and foster a love for the outdoors! 🌎💚

04/24/2026

We know you mean well, and we love that. If you want to help wildlife babies this spring, here's what to do:

Leave them alone. Really. In most cases, the babies are just fine and under the direct care of their parents, and any "help" we try to give as humans generally greatly reduces their chances of thriving and surviving.

Wildlife parents do things differently. Rabbit and deer moms, like a lot of other mammal moms, will leave young hidden in the nest during the day while they feed or sleep before returning to check on the little ones at night.

Wildlife kids, including birds, leave the nest or den pretty early. Even then, they're still under the direct care of their parents, who are likely watching nearby and shaking their heads at their kids' questionable decisions.

We know you're still thinking, "but..." and yes, there are times when it's appropriate to call a licensed wildlife rehabilitator. If you've just witnessed the parent being hurt or killed, or you can see an animal is visibly injured, call a rehabber (don't touch the nest or animal before calling, and follow the rehabber's instructions). Remember, it's not legal to take in wildlife.

Find a licensed volunteer wildlife rehabber near you: https://bit.ly/4sN627phttps://bit.ly/4mVxxte

Today we celebrate Caroline Sestito!Caroline is our Administrative & Outreach Coordinator, and she truly keeps us all mo...
04/22/2026

Today we celebrate Caroline Sestito!

Caroline is our Administrative & Outreach Coordinator, and she truly keeps us all moving in the right direction. From keeping things organized behind the scenes to helping us connect with our community, her impact is felt every single day.

Thank you, Caroline, for your hard work, dedication, and all you do for Lee County Conservation—we appreciate you!

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2652 Highway 61
Montrose, IA
52639

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Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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