The boyhood home of Buffalo Bill Cody, government Scout and Wild West Showman, is located in the broad valley of the Wapsipinicon River, a short 20 minute drive from I-80. The 1847 farmhouse, entered in the National Registry of Historic Places, was built by Isaac Cody, Buffalo Bill's father, of native limestone and contains walnut floors and trim.
The Homestead has been restored and furnished with items typical of the mid-19th century. Cody Homestead is nestled in scenic hillside overlooking the rich Iowa prairie where buffalo graze on the land surrounding the house. The Cody Homestead is air conditioned.
OPEN DAILY
9 AM - 5 PM
TEMPORARY HOURS
MON-FRI: CLOSED; SAT-SUN: 9AM-5PM
April thru October
Adults $2, 16 and under free.
Located at 28050 230th Ave, at Bluff Road
Scott County, Iowa
Phone: (563) 225-2981
Come join Naturalist Paige to learn some survival skills like shelter building and fire starting. Then, use your new skills to cook a s'mores over the fire you built! All supplies will be provided, please bring your own drink and come prepared to take trash out (Leave No Trace).
This program is free and family friendly!
Online registrations is required: S'mores
Conservation Department (Full-time) $24.50 to $26.50 per hour plus benefits.
Conservation Department (Seasonal) $12.50 to $14.50 per hour
The Scott County Conservation Board has approved a special deer hunt for archery hunters only from October 1, 2024 through January 10, 2025 at Scott County Park. This hunt is only for residents of Iowa. Applications are now available and need to be returned no later than Wednesday, July 31st, 2024 by 4:30pm. Please click the attachments below for additional application information.
Conservation Department (Full-time) $24.35 to $33.56 per hour plus benefits.
Come Learn about the many wild edibles in your own neck of the woods. We will focus on foraging basics, foraging safety, identifying plants, and preparing wild edibles. We will take a hike outdoors to identify and forage some of the summer wild edibles available during this time. After the hike, put your cast iron cooking skills to the test and make berry muffins out of our foraged ingredients over a campfire!
Online registration is required: Summer Wild Edibles
Learn how to use a bow and arrow in this fun, informative and free hands-on class! Children must be in the 4th grade or above to participate and accompanied by an adult. Adults are welcome to participate as well! Park in Parking Lot A and meet at the Observatory. This event is weather permitting.
Online registration is required: Archery Basics
Conservation Department (Full-time) $26.84 to $37.00 per hour plus benefits.