Dan Nagle Walnut Grove Pioneer Village
Walnut Grove was a Scott County cross-roads settlement and stage coach stop of the 1860s. The Village includes 22 historic buildings, some relocated from rural Scott County. Pioneer Village has accessible and modern restroom facilities. Great for school groups, weddings and family picnics.
Open Daily
April 1 through October 31
9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Suggested Donation/Admission
$2 adults, $1 kids, under 5 free. Fee charged for special events (see calendar) and guided tours, call for dates.
(563) 328-3283
Dan Nagle Walnut Grove Pioneer Village
18817 290th Street
Long Grove, Iowa 52756
Videos Available: Blacksmith Shop
Features
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 - 10:30am to 2:00pm
Once a month the Wapsi River EE Center will be hosting a day just for homeschoolers!
Joins us for themed programming led by our Naturalists! The goal of this series is to immerse children in the natural world and help them experience seasonal phenomena in a hands-on way.
Most appropriate for K-8th grades, though all ages welcome. There is a program fee of $3/person payable at registration. Please come prepared for the weather because muck of the planned programming will take place outdoors. Please bring a lunch.
April: Wildflower fun and spring crafts
Online registration is required for every participant (parents included). To register click on [ Click Title for Full Article ]
Saturday, April 19, 2025 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
9:00am - Noon
Join the Friends of the Wapsi Center and Wapsi River Center Staff for a celebration of Earth Day. The workday will focus on habitat clean-up, trail work, and campus beautification. There will be work for people of all ages and abilities. Please bring a water bottle, appropriate clothing, and work gloves.
Light refreshments will be provided by Friends of the Wapsi Center.
If you plan on attending, please register online: Volunteer External Link.
Scott County is accepting online applications for the following position:
Conservation Department (Part-time) $16.00 to $18.00 per hour
Application Deadline: Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 4:30pm Central Time. (26 days remain)
Monday, March 17, 2025 - 12:00pm
Glynns Creek Golf Course is now open for the season (weather permitting). For more information and Tee times, please call.
Saturday, May 10, 2025 - 6:00pm
Come learn about the frogs and toads of Iowa and experience the sounds of the season in search of these amphibians which inhabit the Wapsi River Center
Online registration is required. Click link to go to our website to register: Frog & Toad Chorus External Link
Saturday, May 4, 2024 - 3:00pm
Join Naturalist Mike for a lesson on spring woodland wildflowers at the Wapsi River Center. Mayapple, bloodroot, and hepatica are just some of the many wonderful wildflowers to discover. Please wear sturdy waterproof shoes for this woodland adventure.
Online registration is required. Click link to go to our website to register: Wildflower Hike External Link
Scott County is accepting online applications for the following position:
Conservation Department (Seasonal) $16.00 to $18.00 per hour
Application Deadline: Thursday, July 31, 2025, 2:15pm Central Time.
Scott County is accepting online applications for the following position:
Conservation Department (Seasonal)
Application Deadline: Thursday, July 31, 2025, 2:15pm Central Time.
Scott County is accepting online applications for the following position:
Conservation Department (Seasonal) $12.00 to $14.00 per hour
Application Deadline: Thursday, July 31, 2025, 2:15pm Central Time.
Scott County is accepting online applications for the following position:
Conservation Department (Seasonal) $16.00 to $18.00 per hour
Application Deadline: Thursday, July 31, 2025, 4:15pm Central Time.
Scott County is accepting online applications for the following position:
Conservation Department (Seasonal) $14.00 to $16.00 per hour
Application Deadline: Thursday, July 31, 2025, 4:15pm Central Time.
Scott County is accepting online applications for the following position:
Conservation Department (Seasonal) $14.00 to $16.00 per hour
Application Deadline: Thursday, July 31, 2025, 4:15pm Central Time.
Scott County is accepting online applications for the following position:
Conservation Department (Seasonal) $14.00 to $16.00 per hour
Application Deadline: Thursday, July 31, 2025, 4:30pm Central Time.
Scott County is accepting online applications for the following position:
Conservation Department (Seasonal) $14.00 to $16.00 per hour
Application Deadline: Thursday, July 31, 2025, 4:30pm Central Time.
Scott County is accepting online applications for the following position:
Conservation Department (Seasonal) $12.00 to $14.00 per hour
Application Deadline: Thursday, July 31, 2025, 4:30pm Central Time.