Webster County Naturalist

The Webster County Conservation Board provides recreational and educational experiences that are readily accessible to all county residents, and initiates programs designed to protect and enhance the natural and cultural resources of Webster County. The Webster County Naturalist offers a variety of education programs throughout the year, both indoor and outdoor programs, including working with schools. Most of these are free of charge and are announced in the local media, in our newsletter, and on this website. Special, custom-fit programs can be arranged. If you have any questions, please contact the Naturalist at 576-4258 or email:

Karen khansen@webstercountyia.org Erin emeehan@webstercountyia.org

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2012 Programs	Date
Cross Country Skiing	Sat. January 28
Evening Skiing & Snowshoeing	Tues. January 31
Cross Country Skiing	Sat. February 4
Evening Skiing & Snowshoeing	Tues. February 7
Cross Country Skiing	Sat. February 11
Evening Skiing & Snowshoeing	Tues. February 14
Evening Skiing & Snowshoeing	Tues. February 21
Hunter Safety	February 27,28, March 1
Evening Skiing & Snowshoeing	Tues. February 28
Bald Eagle Workshop	Sat. March 17
Geo-cache Hide & Seek	Sat. March 17
Trout Stocking/Clinic	Sat. March 24
Hy-Vee Half Marathon	Sat. March 31
Spring Park Festival	Sat. April 14
Campground Opens	Sun. April 15
Night Paddling	Fri. May 4
Duane Bill's Fishing Derby	Sat. May 12
Plant Some Shade	Thur. May 17
Fishing Derby at Brushy	Sat. June 2
Night Paddling	Sat. June 2
3-D Archery Shoot	Sat.-Sun. June 2-3
Women in the Outdoors	Sat. June 9
Paddling Class	Sat. June 16
Prairie Hike	Sat. June 30
Night Paddling	Tues. July 3
Water Trails Dedication	Fri. July 13
River Clean-up	Sat. July 14
Summer Park Festival	Sat. July 14
3-D Archery Shoot	Sat.-Sun. July 21-22
Dragon Boat Bash	July 27-29
Night Paddling	Wed. August 1
Hunter Safety	August 13,14,16
3-D Archery Shoot	Sat.-Sun. August 18-19
Adventure Race	Sat. August 25
Butterfly Tagging	Sat. August 25
Night Paddling	Fri. August 31
Skillet Creek Night Hike	Sun. September 9
Fall Park Festival	Sat. October 13
Campground Closes	Mon. October 15
Friends Banquet	Thurs. November 8
Archeology Workshop	Sat. November 17
Lights at Kennedy	December TBA

Winter Equipment Rental Policy Summary

Cross-country skis sets and snowshoes must be picked up by 4:00 pm Friday and returned to the Kennedy Park Reception Center office by 4:00 pm Monday. For the dates listed above, equipment may be rented immediately following the public skiing programs.
Rental fees, paid at the time of check-out, are as follows:

Kids under 18 with a parent FREE
Cross country ski package (skis, boots, poles) $10 / weekend
Snowshoes (pair) $10 / weekend

A deposit of $100 per set of skis or snowshoes must also be paid at the time of reservation. It will be refunded when the gear is returned promptly & without damage. A damage fee may be assessed.

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Webster County Naturalist Program

Webster County
Naturalist Program