Wapsi River Environmental Education Center
The Wapsi River Environmental Education Center is located along the Wapsipinicon River and consists of 225 acres of upland and bottomland forests, grasslands, and wetlands. The Wapsi Center, along with Sherman Park across the river, provide a 432-acre complex offering a wide variety of uses.
- Education
- Nature
- Recreation
- Facilities
- Contact
- Register for Public Programs
- Rates & Rental Fees
- Waspi River Environmental News
- Wapsipinicon River Water Levels
- Wapsi River Environmental Education Center Map (Attached Below)
Center Goals
The Wapsi River Environmental Education Center provides multiple uses, with an emphasis on resource protection and environmental education. Specific goals include:
- protection of existing natural resources
- a comprehensive environmental education program
- providing limited outdoor recreation
- providing public access to the Wapsipinicon River
- managing the area to provide diverse wildlife habitat
- development of a Wapsipinicon River Greenbelt
You Can Help!
Are you a school teacher or a member of a civic organization that is looking for a community project? Please consider the Wapsi River Environmental Education Center. The Center has a constant need for supplies and equipment.
The Friends of the Wapsi Center is a citizens' support group providing assistance to the Wapsi River Environmental Education Center in the form of volunteers for programs, technical assistance, curriculum planning, financial support, and guidance in fulfilling the Center's goals.
[ Friends of the Wapsi Center ]
Need Information?
For more information on programs and facilities, the "Friends" Group, or making a contribution to the Center, contact us:
Wapsi River Center
31555 52nd Avenue
Dixon, Iowa 52745
563-328-3286
[email protected]
Project Partners
The Wapsi Center is managed and operated by Scott County Conservation. The Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation and QCCA helped with the original purchase of the property and fund raising.
- Scott County Conservation
http://www.scottcountyiowa.com/conservation/ - Quad-City Conservation Alliance
http://qccaexpocenter.com - Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation
http://www.inhf.org
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Features
Saturday, October 12, 2024 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Come out to the Wapsi River Center to kick off the fall season! We will make lighted glass luminaries with guidance from Friends of the Wapsi Center Member Susan McPeters. After creating some lovely fall art, we will take a fall tree hike then enjoy some Apple Cider! This program is great for all ages!
Please bring your own glass jars (at least 2) all other supplies will be provided
Fee: $2/person payable by cash or check at the program
Online registration is required: [ Click Title for Full Article ]
Saturday, October 19, 2024 - 10:00am
Come out and celebrate spooky season! Learn all about bones and how to identify different skulls. Take a hike to search for bones in the Wapsi Woods, then conclude with a delicious campfire-cooked S'more!
This program is free & open to all ages.
On-line registration is required: Public Programs
Scott County is accepting online applications for the following position:
Conservation Department (Full-time) $26.84 to $37.00 per hour plus benefits.
Application Deadline: Thursday, October 17, 2024, 4:00pm Central Time. (16 days remain)
Saturday, October 19, 2024 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Learn how to use a bow and arrow in this Halloween themed, informative, free, and fun hands-on class. You’ll learn safety and proper archery techniques according to National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) guidelines. Children must be in the 4th grade* and above to participate. Your targets will be Zombies!
*Children must be accompanied by an adult to participate
Online registration is required: Public Programs
Scott County is accepting online applications for the following position:
Conservation Department (Part-time) $15.00 to $17.00 per hour
Application Deadline: Saturday, November 30, 2024, 4:30pm Central Time.