Emmet County Conservation

05/07/2026

Join Emmet County Conservation and the Iowa Great Lakes Fishing Club for a Youth Free Fishing Day! The first 50 participants to sign up will receive a free rod and reel combo, courtesy of the IGLFC. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. For kids K-12.
Register here: https://emmetcountyparks.com/events/free-youth-fishing-day-2/

04/27/2026

Thank you North Union High School for having us out last week to shoot archery with the students. The students had lots of fun learning, practicing, and competing with one another. We always look forward to visiting and hope to do the same next year!

04/15/2026

County campgrounds are open for the season! Water and electricity are on at Tuttle Lake and Wolden Recreation Area. Iowa Lake campground has the water turned on. The docks have been put in the water at all three campgrounds.

04/14/2026

A big thank you from us to our local DNR guys for their help burning a prairie on our property. It was long overdue and we're excited to see it come back happier and healthier!

🔥 Prescribed burns help control invasive species, reduce fuel buildup, and promote an increase in biodiversity. They are a integral part of keeping the prairie ecosystem healthy!

For more information on prescribed burns, visit the DNR website: https://www.iowadnr.gov/programs-services/forestry-resources/fire-management-safety -fire-information

04/09/2026

🌱 Big things start small… even conservation efforts.

If you’ve ever wanted to learn more about Iowa’s natural resources and be part of something bigger, the Master Conservationist Program through Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is for you.

📅 Thursday, May 7th
⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 Lost Island Nature Center, Ruthven

This isn’t just a class—it’s an experience. You’ll combine online learning with real, in-the-field opportunities to see conservation in action.

🌿 Learn. Connect. Do.
• Discover practical conservation practices
• Meet others who care about the land as much as you do
• Be part of protecting Iowa for future generations

✨ Take that first step—join us and grow something that matters.

04/01/2026

No joke! Registration for summer camp is now open. You can find all the camp registration forms here: https://emmetcountyparks.com/programs-events/event-registrations/

03/26/2026

Our youth archery season ran from December through February this year. We had lots of fun shooting our bows each week and had a game night the last day of archery. One lucky archer was gifted a bow from a generous donor in Estherville, and we hope he continues to practice and use it into the future!

03/17/2026

03/16/2026

We want to extend a huge "thank you" to all of our sponsors, donors, and everyone who joined us at this year's banquet. We appreciate your continued support. Hope to see you again next year!

02/14/2026

Happy Valentine's Day from your favorite ambassador animals!

02/10/2026

We want you to work for us! Emmet County Conservation is looking to fill a seasonal naturalist position for the summer. This is a great opportunity to get outdoors, work with kids, and have fun! You can find more information at https://www.mycountyparks.com/Jobs/408E5EC6-F392-4216-81A1-81F2815F5EEC/Seasonal-Naturalist