Dickinson County Conservation Board

Lisa Laird to perform at festival

kiley : July 30, 2014 10:56 am : Environmental Education, Events and Activities, General Information, Our Parks and Places

Puppeteer Lisa Laird will bring a new show to the Dickinson County Nature Center during the Bee & Butterfly Festival Friday, Sept. 5. The Orange City puppeteer is working on a special show about butterflies and insects that will feature four of her puppets — Lily the princess, Jemimah the dinosaur, ...

Volunteer Appreciation Day Aug. 4

kiley : July 29, 2014 9:05 am : Administrative, Events and Activities, General Information, Volunteers

A recap of the event will be e-mailed out to volunteers, or copies of the recap will also be available at the Dickinson County Nature Center.

We want your opinion!

kiley : July 24, 2014 8:51 am : Administrative, Events and Activities, General Information, Our Parks and Places

The Dickinson County Conservation Board is seeking input from the public about county parks, wildlife areas and nature programs. As part of a Dickinson County Conservation planning process, residents are invited to share their thoughts and suggestions on current and potential county conservation facilities and programming by filling out an online survey (Click ...

Watercolor workshop with Anita “Katie” Plucker

kiley : July 24, 2014 8:25 am : Environmental Education, Events and Activities, Fundraising, General Information, Our Parks and Places

Local artist Anita “Katie” Plucker will host a watercolor workshop Aug. 13-15 at the Dickinson County Nature Center in Okoboji. The intermediate-level workshop for those with watercolor experience will be held 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Aug. 13-15 and costs $155. Plucker will review necessary watercolor supplies — valuable information for all levels of ...

Tuesday Night Science cancelled July 29

kiley : July 23, 2014 4:31 pm : Administrative, Environmental Education, Events and Activities, General Information

“Why Should You Do Native Landscaping?” with urban conservationist Derek Namanny has been cancelled for Tuesday, July 29. We’re sorry for the inconvenience and hope you join us for the next program, “Perseids Meteor/Summer Constellations,” 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, at the Dickinson County Nature Center in Okoboji. For questions, please call ...

Recycling Manager job opening

kiley : July 22, 2014 9:35 am : Administrative, General Information, Our Parks and Places

JOB TITLE: Recycling Manager FLSA: Nonexempt REPORTS TO: Executive Director DATE APPROVED: 10/07 Wage: $34,000 – 38,000 depending on experience with standard county benefits Closed Date: open until filled Job Summary: Under supervision of the Executive Director, performs administrative duties, material processing, customer service and maintenance work, as part of operations of the Recycling Center and ...