News from the Naturalist
How Do Iowa Animals Survive the Cold?
posted 2/6/24How do big blizzards and freezes affect Iowa wildlife? Cold weather is natural, and animals have found many ways to adapt!
2024 Conservation Summer Jobs
posted 1/22/24The Tama County Conservation Board is currently hiring seasonal staff for Summer 2024! If you are interested in stepping into the world of conservation and environmental education, now is your chance!
Hedgehog Creature Feature
posted 1/10/24Have you met educational hedgehog Olive? Say "hello" to her at the Nature Center during your next trip to Otter Creek Lake & Park!
Which Iowa Winter Animal are You?
posted 12/18/23Iowa animals have found plenty of ways to survive our harsh winters. How do you compare? Read about animal adaptations and take a short quiz to discover which winter animal you are!
5 Easy Ways to Help Birds in Tama County
posted 11/27/23Did you know that birds eat billions of insects each year, help remove roadkill, pollinate crops, and reduce mouse and rat populations? Winter can be a trying time for our local birds, and they need our support now more than ever!
