Lee County Conservation

Lee County Conservation LCC manages 30 parks, wildlife areas, historic sites, and water accesses - encompassing 2,796 acres
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Meet Wyatt! 🌟This summer, we're excited to have Wyatt working with Lee County Conservation through the Accelerate Iowa W...
06/23/2026

Meet Wyatt! 🌟

This summer, we're excited to have Wyatt working with Lee County Conservation through the Accelerate Iowa Work Experience Program.

The Accelerate Iowa program helps young adults gain valuable hands-on job experience while exploring potential career paths and building workplace skills for the future. Through the program, participants develop confidence, professionalism, and real-world experience that can help prepare them for long-term success in education and employment.

During his time with us, Wyatt has been assisting with a variety of projects throughout our parks and conservation areas while learning more about natural resource management and public conservation services. His hard work and positive attitude have already made him a great addition to our team!

We're grateful to be a partner worksite for this program and proud to help provide meaningful experiences for young people interested in exploring career opportunities.

Be sure to say hello to Wyatt if you see him out and about this summer! 👋🌳

🌿 Looking for something to do with your little ones this summer? Stop by the Lee County Conservation Center and explore ...
06/22/2026

🌿 Looking for something to do with your little ones this summer? Stop by the Lee County Conservation Center and explore our new Little Naturalist Nature Nook — a fun, interactive space designed to inspire curiosity, creativity, and a love for the outdoors! 🐾📚🦋

This new playspace offers opportunities for imaginative nature play with:
🦉 Dress-up and puppet theater play
📖 Nature-themed books and games
🪵 Building blocks and hands-on activities
🎨 Coloring and creative exploration
…and more!

We’d like to extend a huge thank you to Lee County Youth Services for generously funding this project and helping us create a welcoming space where children can learn, play, and connect with nature. Your support is helping inspire the next generation of outdoor enthusiasts and conservationists. 💚

While you’re here, don’t forget to check out our live animal displays, play on our natural playground, and enjoy a hike through the prairie down to the Mississippi River!

📍 Lee County Conservation Center
🕗 Open Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–4:30 PM

We hope to see lots of little naturalists enjoying the new space this summer! 🌞🌱

06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day!!

Due to weather the beach will be closed today, Sunday June 21st.

Did visit us at River Days in Burlington? Here are the answers for our game!
06/13/2026

Did visit us at River Days in Burlington? Here are the answers for our game!

06/11/2026

Pollmiller Beach is closed today due to the weather (6.11.26).

06/10/2026

Forest Explorers day camp is being moved to the Lee Co. Conservation Center tomorrow due to the rainy weather.

06/10/2026

Due to weather Pollmiller Beach will be closed today (6.10.26)

06/08/2026

Oh no, a baby bird all out there by itself! 😮

Don't let a fledgling's adorable awkwardness fool you -- while most wildlife babies leave their nests or dens well in advance of being able to care for themselves, it's okay, because they'll stay under the direct care and feeding of their parents for a bit.

Just after venturing out of the nest, young birds appear clumsy, dull-witted and vulnerable. The reason for this is because they really are clumsy, dull-witted and vulnerable. But as the education process continues, the young ones smarten up fast.

For songbirds, actually "leaving the nest" in terms of striking out on their own comes quickly and may take as little as four or five days. For other birds, like Canada geese, kestrels or great horned owls, the young and parents may stay in contact for weeks, even months.

Did you know that millions of birds hit windows every year because reflections look like open sky? Sadly, only 40% of in...
06/03/2026

Did you know that millions of birds hit windows every year because reflections look like open sky? Sadly, only 40% of injured birds survive, even with medical care.

If you've been around the Conservation Center recently you may have noticed our windows look a little different. We are using paint markers to break up reflections and show birds that the glass is a solid object!

You can easily protect birds at home using oil-based paint markers. Just keep your drawings spaced less than 2 inches apart horizontally and 4 inches apart vertically so birds don't try to fly through, and when you're ready for a new design, simply wash with standard glass cleaner and start fresh!

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2652 Highway 61
Montrose, IA
52639

Opening Hours

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

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+13194637673

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