Clayton County

The Osborne Conservation Center offers a wide variety of programs to students from preschool to high school, the general public, and specialty groups. Some of the programs offered at the Osborne Center include; archery, native wildlife exhibit tours, canoeing, nature walks, geocaching, scavenger hunts, and animal identification.

The Osborne Nature Center Winter hours are November-March, Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

Spring/Summer/Fall hours are April-October,  Monday-Saturday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM & Sundays 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM. 

The Osborne Nature/Welcome Center will be closed on Labor Day 9/4/2023. 

For a more detailed list of programs offered, or information about all the Clayton County parks and areas, please utilize the following contact information:

CLAYTON COUNTY CONSERVATION
29862 Osborne Road
Elkader, IA 52043
PHONE: (563) 245-1516
EMAIL: cccb@claytoncountyia.gov
WEBSITE: http://www.claytoncountyconservation.org

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Donate to the Osborne Partners for Education Endowment Fund to financially contribute to the educational programs we provide to local students! The Osborne Partners for Education Endowment Fund was started by Susi Nehls and Roy Blair in memory of Susis father, Dr. Joe Hickey. Dr. Hickeys research led to the legislation that protected birds of prey like the bald eagle. Dr. Hickeys passion for teaching others about the natural world was sparked early by adults who introduced him to the wonders of nature. 

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