News from the Naturalist
Fall Fest Approaches!
posted 9/10/24Join us for family fun at Otter Creek Lake & Park on Oct 6, 2024! Enjoy food, a mini market, games, crafts, archery, and more from 12-4 pm. No cost to attend.
Nature Summer Camps are Open for Registration!
posted 5/2/24Explore insects, dinosaurs, space, and more with Tama County Conservation's summer camps for kids entering grades 2-8!
Tama County offers Junior Naturalist Program
posted 4/29/24The Iowa Junior Naturalist Program promotes awareness of natural and cultural resources of Iowa by rewarding children for engaging in educational programming and self-directed activities. Ran through the Iowa Association of Naturalists, this program is offered state-wide each calendar year and is now supported by Tama County Conservation!
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!
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!
