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Welcome to the Buchanan County Conservation Board website. Buchanan County Conservation manages prairies, woodlands, wetlands and streams for both people and wildlife. These properties include 37 parks, natural areas and river accesses located throughout Buchanan County. Our mission is to "improve the quality of life through programs of conservation and education."
 
The Conservation Department headquarters are located at Fontana Park Interpretive Nature Center.  Nature center hours are: Mon - Tues 8 a.m. - Noon; Wed - Fri 8 a.m. - noon and 1 - 4:30 p.m.; weekends 1-4 p.m.

Explore our Public Events Page to see what programs are being offered at Fontana Park this winter.

Sign up for a Sandhill Crane Bus Tour in March 2010

New Youth Wilderness Trips. Explore the Boundary Waters by canoe or Colorado mountains by horse-back!

Take part in our 2010 Snowflake Contest (PDF file). This file may take several minutes to download.

View the Natural Resources College Scholarship and Application!
Buchanan County Conservation, Fontana Interpretive Nature Center, 1883 125th St., Hazleton, IA 50641 Phone: (319) 636-2617