Mills County Conservation Board

05/20/2026

Spring is baby season! We get lots of calls about how you can help when you have encountered a young animal.

Caring for injured wildlife is done by caring, trained and licensed individuals called Wildlife Rehabilitators. They are the only people that can legally work with injured wildlife and they do not all work with all kinds of wildlife.

There are also restrictions on the types of animals they can take in so please be understanding about this! If you find a wild animal you think might be injured or sick:

Do not touch or move the wildlife! If it is a baby, it may not be injured or orphaned, and moving them may cause problems rather than solving them.
Call the Iowa DNR at 515-725-8200, they can help you find appropriate care for the animal.

Mills County does not have a licensed wildlife rehabilitaion group or individual.

05/05/2026

Great program starting this summer.

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Mills County Extension is excited to announce that we will be partnering with Fremont County Iowa Extension and Outreach to host the Master Conservationist Program this fall!

The Master Conservationist Program provides hands-on learning experiences focused on Iowa’s diverse natural resources. Participants will learn about Iowa’s natural ecosystems and the various conservation challenges and opportunities that exist in the southwest Iowa region. Landowners, farmers, community leaders, gardeners and anyone interested in Iowa’s natural resources are welcome to participate!

The program consists of approximately 12 hours of online curriculum and 7 face-to-face meetings. The in-person meetings will build on the online lessons and be held throughout Mills and Fremont Counties from 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday’s, from August 4th – September 15th.

💵 The registration cost for the course is $75 and is due at the time of registration. There will be a maximum of 25 participants able to register. The registration deadline is July 24th, or until the registration is filled.
🔗 The registration link can be found in the comments of this post!
🔗 More information about the Master Conservationist Program can be found at the link in the comments!

Please call the Mills County Extension (712-624-8616) or Fremont County Extension (712-374-2351) office with any questions.

04/11/2026

Mark your calendar for these plant sales with natives and milkweed! Supporting local groups and making valuable habitats 🤩.

04/01/2026

04/01/2026

Update on Summer Camp Availability:
Mini Explorers (Age 6-7)- 4 spots open
Pony Creek Explorers (Age 10-11)- 6 spots open
Adventurers (Age 12+)- 8 spots open

03/17/2026

Looking for an outdoor job this summer? Apply today!

02/20/2026

Pony Creek Nature Center is closed today, Friday the 20th.
Enjoy the snow ❄️

01/14/2026

Homeschool class at Pony Creek Nature Center is cancelled today (01/14) due to illness.

01/13/2026

We are looking for three individuals to join our team for the summer! Please share and help us find some qualified candidates.