Cerro Gordo County Conservation provides a wide variety of environmental education opportunities.
Public nature programs and outings are held throughout the year for all age groups, providing educational and recreational opportunities for area citizens. See our News and Events page for a listing of upcoming programs.
The nature center provides programs and field trips for school students to help acquaint them with their natural world. By exploring a pond, looking eye to eye with a fox snake, or making discoveries on a nature hike, our youth can learn to appreciate and respect the environment. To schedule a program or field trip, email Heather Hucka or call 641-423-5309.
Visit the Lime Creek Nature Center!
Give your students an experience they will never forget! Our staff is committed to providing positive outdoor activities that will engage your students in new and exciting discoveries. We invite you to visit the Lime Creek Nature Center for a fun-filled adventure in learning. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide programs to entities that are not in Cerro Gordo County.
On a typical field trip students will be divided into smaller groups that will rotate to various activities. Field trips are available for preschool through high school grade levels. See the Program and Field Trip Guide for a list of suggested field trip activities! We are also happy to customize activities to meet your needs.
Lime Creek Nature Center staff is also available to assist Cerro Gordo County Schools with field trips to other natural areas such as Fossil Park near Rockford. To schedule a field trip, email Heather Hucka or call 641-423-5309. Scheduling well in advance of your trip will allow you to pick a date that works best for you!
Schedule a Classroom Program!
The Lime Creek Nature Center has a wide variety of conservation programs that will engage your students on a topic that coincides with your curriculum goals. Our programs are age-appropriate, hands-on, and presented by a knowledgeable and enthusiastic naturalist. We will also assist teachers in correlating the program with NGSS and STEM standards.
A sample of our classroom program offerings can be viewed on the Program and Field Trip Guide. We will also customize and develop programs to coincide with curriculum topics. To schedule a classroom program and discuss program opportunities, email Heather Hucka or call 641-423-5309.
Check out the nature arts & crafts and educational activities below for some fun learning sessions for the classroom!
Nature and conservation programs are also provided to civic and community organizations, youth groups, and special needs groups. To schedule a program email Heather Hucka or call 641-423-5309.