Webster County Conservation

06/19/2026

𝑴𝒖𝒔𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒐𝒎 𝑭𝒐𝒓𝒂𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒈

We are excited for this partnership!
Be sure to register for this program by June 23.

Join ISU Extension and Outreach Natural Resources Field Specialist, Gina Buelow, for a fun-filled program about mushroom foraging.

We will cover the basics of mushroom biology and ecology, practice identifying seasonal mushrooms, and explore to find specimens and learn in the field!

👉Registration Fee $10 by June 23rd.

go.iastate.edu/OFCM0V

Thanks to our funders,ISU Extension and Outreach Webster County and
Webster County Conservation for partnering on this program and paying $25 of the registration fee.

June 25, 2026
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Camp Wa-No-Ki
2400 Wa-No-Ki Camp Rd,
Fort Dodge, IA 50501

06/18/2026

👏 A big thank you to Cargill for volunteering at Kennedy Park.

💚 Not only was it a great team-building exercise, but it also gave back to conservation in a helpful way. Your teamwork, energy, and effort made a real difference and we are truly grateful!

🆕 Be sure to check out the new tipi cover their group set up in a fresh spot at the Playscape.

06/17/2026

🟢 Stomp
🔵 Spin
🟣 Leap

Creativity ➕ Outdoor Fun

Two of our creative visitors turned a little sidewalk chalk into a fun obstacle for everyone to enjoy at the River's Edge Discovery Center.

Check out the video of them putting it to the test. 🩷🌟

06/16/2026

📖 T𝐚k𝐞 𝐚 𝐒t𝐨r𝐲W𝐚l𝐤

A new book is featured in our Children's Forest:
𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘳 𝘊𝘢𝘵𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘳

👟 Walk along the gravel trail
📚 Discover a new book, page by page
🌳 Connect with nature

Go and check it out!




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06/14/2026

🛶 Two more opportunities to join us for a fun time of lake paddling!

▪️Tuesday, June 16 & June 30
▪️5:00-7:00 pm
▪️Badger Lake at Kennedy Park

Whether you’re bringing your own kayak or borrowing one of ours, we’d love to see you on the water with us.

To help us make sure we have enough kayaks available, please register online if you need to use one. If you already have your own kayak and lifejacket, no registration is needed — just show up and enjoy the fun!

Register online: mycountyparks.com

06/13/2026

Join us for our next Tuesday at 10 Hike!

Explore a new area in Webster County each month, enjoy the fresh air, and connect with others who love being outdoors.

📅Tuesday, June 16
🕰️10:00 am
📍Liska-Stanek Prairie
(1877 260th Street, Fort Dodge)

06/12/2026

☕ You won't want to miss tomorrow's Coffee & Conservation! 🌿

Join us for a fascinating look at the early years of Fort Dodge from our guest speaker, Bob Singer.

Enjoy fresh coffee from Wishbone Coffee, delicious pastries provided by the Friends of Webster County Conservation, and casual conversation with fellow community members.

➡️ Start your day tomorrow with us. See you then!

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06/11/2026

🔥Fireside Chat

Join us tonight! It's looking to be a perfect evening to spend time at Camp WaNoKi, learn about (and try!) primitive weapons, and sit around a fire.

See you there!