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, July 20, 2024 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
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
Scott County is accepting online applications for the following position:
Conservation Department (Full-time) $24.50 to $26.50 per hour plus benefits.
Application Deadline: Wednesday, July 31, 2024, 4:30pm Central Time. (15 days remain)
Scott County is accepting online applications for the following position:
Conservation Department (Seasonal) $12.50 to $14.50 per hour
Application Deadline: Wednesday, July 31, 2024, 4:30pm Central Time. (15 days remain)
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.
Scott County is accepting online applications for the following position:
Conservation Department (Full-time) $24.35 to $33.56 per hour plus benefits.
Application Deadline: Wednesday, July 31, 2024, 4:30pm Central Time. (15 days remain)
Saturday, August 10, 2024 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
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
Saturday, August 24, 2024 - 10:00am
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
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: Not Specified