Floyd County Conservation

05/29/2026

Keep up to date on all the happenings in Floyd County with the June edition of "Conservation Connections".
Newsletter link in the comments.

05/09/2026

Celebrate 25 years of the Fossil & Prairie Center with us!

Join us Sunday, May 10 from 12:30–4:00 p.m. as we celebrate 25 years of visitors, school groups, and historic preservation at the Fossil & Prairie Center.

Enjoy an afternoon of activities, memories, and community pride, including:

🦅 Bird Friendly Community designation ceremony for Floyd County
🎥 Preview the new season of Iowa PBS Road Trip Iowa: Hwy 18, featuring Fossil & Prairie Park Preserve
🦴 Explore new and updated displays inside the Fossil & Prairie Center
🎁 Enter drawings for great prizes featuring hidden treasures of Floyd County
📜 View documents, photos, and stories about the businesses and individuals who helped make the Center a reality
✨ And much more!

After celebrating Mother’s Day with your family, come celebrate with us as we commemorate 25 years of welcoming guests from across the world to the Fossil & Prairie Center.

05/04/2026

Stay connected with May events and information on Floyd County Conservation areas.

04/30/2026

There is still a beautiful show of wild doing our county areas. Don’t miss a chance to see them first hand.
These are from the Riverbend Wildlife Area in Charles City.

04/29/2026

🎉 The Visitor Center is opening for the season on May 2! 🎉

Come explore a hidden gem where you can search for Devonian fossils, wander through beautiful native prairie, and discover the historic beehive kilns that helped shape Iowa’s agricultural roots.

🕒 Park Hours: Open daily from sunrise to sunset
🏡 Visitor Center Hours:
• Opens May 2 (Saturdays only in May, 1–4 PM)
• Open daily May 23 – September 7
• Open weekends in September & October

Whether you're into history, nature, or just a relaxing day outside, this is a perfect spot to explore. Bring the family and see what you can discover!

Make plans to stop by and kick off the season with a little adventure!

04/28/2026

Mother Nature may be slowing us down, but we’re still ready to celebrate spring with our plant sale! 🌱🌼

Plants are available just inside the door at the Fossil & Prairie Center and are self-serve for your convenience.

🕗 **Hours:** Monday–Thursday, 8 AM – 3 PM
📅 Available while supplies last

**Plant varieties include:**
• Sedums
• Kalanchoe
• Echeveria*
• Pothos
• Spider Plants
• Cape Ivy
• Boston Fern*
• Canna Lily*

*Limited quantities available

Stop in, pick out your favorites, and bring a little spring home! 🌿

04/27/2026

Floyd County Conservation campgrounds will open Friday May 1st. To find out more information about campgrounds or reserve sites at Tosanak Recreation Area or Ackley Creek, visit https://www.mycountyparks.com/County/Floyd

04/26/2026

Today was a great day to hike enjoying the wildflowers.

04/23/2026

Deadline to apply is Friday by 11:00am!

Floyd County Conservation- Natural Resource Manager DESCRIPTION: Permanent, full-time position: Natural Resource Manager performs a variety of duties in the Conservation...