Linn County Conservation

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Linn County Conservation manages nearly 30 areas encompassing over 9,000 acres which includes Morgan Creek, Pinicon Ridge, and Wanatee parks. The Wickiup Hill Learning Center not only features educational displays and exhibits but also provides year round environmental programming. The purpose of the Linn County, IA social media presence is to provide accurate information from and about the County

to the public and to respond to questions related to such information. Linn County Conservation's website is the Conservation Board's primary internet presence. Communications made through a social media site will in no way constitute a legal or official notice or comment by or to any official or employee of Linn County for any purpose. Comments posted by the public on Linn County’s social media site express the opinions of the commentators or posters. Such comments do not necessarily reflect the opinions or policies of the County, and the publication of such comments does not imply endorsement or agreement by the County. County staff will monitor accounts and reply to posts during normal working hours; exceptions may include emergency situations, weather-related events, or special events occurring outside normal business hours. Every effort will be made to reply to comments or questions within 24 hours (during the standard work week) when a response is warranted. Content posted to Linn County social media sites, including comments, are subject to public disclosure. The County reserves the right to remove any content posted on its social media site that violates its social media policy or terms of use or any applicable local, state, or federal law. Read Linn County’s Terms of Use here: https://www.linncountyiowa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/12566/Linn-County-Social-Media-Terms-of-Use

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Come on out! We have our all-terrain wheelchair for you to try that we have available at Wickiup to demonstrate. Don’t w...
08/29/2026

Come on out! We have our all-terrain wheelchair for you to try that we have available at Wickiup to demonstrate. Don’t worry about the rain, there’s plenty to check out in the gym!

HAPPENING THIS SATURDAY: Every Iowan deserves the opportunity to be active, so Linn County Public Health is once again helping to put on an Adaptive Sports and Inclusive Wellness Clinic!

This event offers something for everyone. We welcome people with all kinds of disabilities, their friends and families, and those aging into disability. Come try a variety of adaptive sports and learn about resources in Linn County!

🗓August 29, 2026
⏰ 9:00 a.m.–noon
📍NW Rec Center
1340 11th St. NW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405

This hummingbird is enjoying one of late summer’s best native nectar sources -jewelweed!Those bright orange, trumpet-sha...
08/28/2026

This hummingbird is enjoying one of late summer’s best native nectar sources -jewelweed!

Those bright orange, trumpet-shaped flowers are hummingbird favorites—and their timing is perfect. As Iowa’s hummingbirds prepare for fall migration, they’re fueling up and nearly doubling their body weight for the journey. Most will pass through or leave Iowa by the end of September.

Jewelweed (also called touch-me-not) is a late-blooming gift for pollinators, thriving in moist, shady places like woodland edges, wetlands, and riverbanks. Want to help send hummingbirds off with a full tank? Keep those native flowers blooming and leave your hummingbird feeders up into fall. Feeders won’t prevent migration—day length and temperature help tell hummingbirds when it’s time to head south.

A fun bonus: Jewelweed also has a long history of being used to soothe the itch and irritation associated with poison ivy.

Based on the success of some of our previous birding events, we hope you can join us for a series where we pull in birde...
08/26/2026

Based on the success of some of our previous birding events, we hope you can join us for a series where we pull in birders together from the Linn County area and beyond. Expect to see some migrants and local birds in a mix of habitats. We are planning for a monthly series of hikes to provide some comradery for birders from beginners on up. The first one comes up at Wickiup Hill on September 1. Learn more and register now: https://www.mycountyparks.com/County/Linn/Park/Wickiup-Hill-Learning-Center/Events/29364/First-Tuesday-Birding-Hike-Series-Wickiup-Hill

08/24/2026
What happens when the sun goes down and the trail comes alive?Join us for a nighttime adventure August 27 at Pinicon Rid...
08/23/2026

What happens when the sun goes down and the trail comes alive?

Join us for a nighttime adventure August 27 at Pinicon Ridge Park as we explore the woods after dark! Participants will experiment with seeing in the dark, discover what goes bump in the night, and listen for some of the creatures that call the woods home. We might even have a conversation with an owl. Sign up:

MyCountyParks serves the Iowa area with outdoor recreation, environmental education, and natural resource protection.

The Watercraft Concession at Pinicon Ridge Park is open Saturday and Sundays only from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. until it closed...
08/20/2026

The Watercraft Concession at Pinicon Ridge Park is open Saturday and Sundays only from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. until it closed for the season after Labor Day ( and yes, open on the holiday). The concession provides in-park rentals of kayaks, canoes, paddleboats, and paddleboards through the backwaters of the Wapsipinicon River inside the park., assuming water levels are appropriate. We recommend checking with the Watercraft Concession ahead due to various staffing levels for service, as well as current water conditions. More information: https://www.linncountyiowa.gov/1448/Watercraft-Concession

What happened here?We call this evidence of PLAY. Lots and lots of fun, messy, imaginative play.When kids have access to...
08/16/2026

What happened here?
We call this evidence of PLAY. Lots and lots of fun, messy, imaginative play.

When kids have access to loose parts, natural materials, and time to play freely, they get to invent the rules, test ideas, solve problems, tell stories, take manageable risks, and create worlds of their own.

The research backs up what we see every day: unstructured nature play is associated with more physical activity and more imaginative, creative, and dramatic play. Nature's benefits aren't just for kids either. Keep exploring. Keep building. Keep getting dirty.

Check out Linn County Conservation's many parks, trails, and natural areas for spaces to explore!

Looking for something fun to do on a visit to Wickiup Hill Learning Center this week? Drop by our classroom inside the l...
08/13/2026

Looking for something fun to do on a visit to Wickiup Hill Learning Center this week? Drop by our classroom inside the learning center tomorrow (Friday, August 14, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.) and help us paint rocks to look like food items. They will be donated to the outdoor natural playscape's mud kitchen to inspire even more creative play!

Inside the latest Oak Hickory newsletter from Linn County Conservation: • Online reservations now open for ALL camping i...
08/11/2026

Inside the latest Oak Hickory newsletter from Linn County Conservation:
• Online reservations now open for ALL camping in 2027.
•New event lodge is opening at Morgan Creek Park.
• Hydrostation gathering flood and drought prediction data.
• Fall and winter events now added to the Conservation program and events calendar.

Check it out:
https://www.linncountyiowa.gov/m/NewsFlash/home/detail/4516

Area schools, educators, and groups can now begin scheduling programs and field trips for this fall and winter! We are a...
08/11/2026

Area schools, educators, and groups can now begin scheduling programs and field trips for this fall and winter!

We are also excited to announce that the Linn County Conservation Board has eliminated fees for field trips and educational programs for schools and community groups. Removing this financial barrier will increase access to conservation education, making it easier for organizations to participate in hands-on learning experiences and connect more people with the natural world.

Visit the Wickiup Hill Learning Center webpage to learn more about our conservation education offerings and sign up your group: https://www.linncountyiowa.gov/1588/Field-Trips

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