MASTER CONSERVATIONIST PROGRAM

 2025 Sessions

Tuesdays: August 19th at 5:30 pm - ISU Extension office

August 26th at 5:30 pm - Kettleson Hogsback

September 2rd at 5:30 pm - The Prairie Flower

September 9th at 5:30 pm - Christopherson Slough

September 16th at 5:30pm - Spirit Lake Fish Hatchery

September 23rd at 5:30 pm - Watershed Bus Tour

September 30th at 5:30 pm - Lakeside Lab

Course Topics

• History and current opportunities for conservation in Iowa
• Iowa's landform, forests, prairies, wetlands and rivers
• Communicating Conservation

Course Format

Online, self-paced lessons from Iowa State University experts paired with in-person demonstrations and discussions led by local conservations leaders and educators.

Planting the seeds of conservation in Iowa

Where: Featured conservation locations in Dickinson County - weekly meeting location will be communicated prior, based on weather forecast

Fee: $30 (includes all course materials & a light supper each week) 

Registration deadline: August 15th (minimum of 6 participants)

Please mail or drop off payment to: 

Dickinson County Extension 

1600 15th St

Spirit Lake, IA 51360

Participants need to be prepared for traveling to various locations in Dickinson County, for walking on uneven surfaces, and to dress appropriately for spending time outdoors.

 

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