Pocahontas County Conservation

POCAHONTAS COUNTY CONSERVATION

PCCB naturalist doing an animal furs demonstration at the Clay County Fair.

The fire pit and shelter house at Rosenberger Park

A class picture on a field trip to Swan Lake.

PCCB Naturalist with one of our Easter Box Turtle, Scotty.

The butterfly garden at Rosenberger Park look at the fire pit area

Students throwing atlatl on a field trip

The Meredith Park Cabin at Meredith Park

Students on a prairie walk field trip with the PCCB naturalist.

PCCB Naturalist with one of our salamander lizards

Contact Information

702 NW 7th Street
Pocahontas, IA 50574
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Mon-Fri: 7:30 am - 3:30 pm

Phone: (712) 335-4395

Email: conservation@pocahontascounty.iowa.gov

Department Staff

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR:
Brian Reis

OPERATION SUPERVISOR:
Kyle Scheidegger

NATURALIST:
Adam Mann

MAINTENANCE TECH:
Aaron Samuelson

PARK RANGER:
Dallas Heuton

NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGER:
Mason Stall

OFFICE MANAGER:
Alicia Kopriva

Announcements

Office Hours: M-F, 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
TREE SALE: Our 2026 tree and shrub sale is open! Please call our office if you have any questions or orders you would like to place for 2026.
Wood Chips: We are currently out of wood chips. Please call office to get on our list, and we can let you know if/when we get more.
Campgrounds Closing Information -
- Meredith Park (Plover Pit) and Coopers Cove are fully closed for the season.
- Lizard Lake - Water and Restrooms are closed for the season. Electric only camping while weather permits.
- Little Clear Lake - Water and Restrooms are closed for the season. Gates fully closed December 1st.
- We do not take reservations for our camping sites. Payment and registration must be completed within one (1) hour of occupying site. Tent or camper camping is $20 p/night once you occupy your site. May not occupy campsite longer than 14 days out of any 28 day period.
Fireworks are NOT allowed in our parks or campgrounds! Thank You.
Meredith Park Cabin - Due to flooding the Meredith Park Cabin is closed for the remainder of the season.
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Upcoming Events

To sign up for our Wreath Making Workshop CLICK HERE

About Pocahontas County Conservation

Pocahontas County Conversation’s primary goal is to provide a balanced conservation, recreation, and education program to the citizens of Pocahontas County. We are public servants and are entrusted with the mission of “conserving our natural heritage for those who follow.”

Conservation Board:

The Board consists of a five member volunteer decision and policy-making body appointed by the County Board of Supervisors. Board meetings are open to the public and usually take place on the second Wednesday of the month at the PCCB Conservation Education Center (main office) please call or email us to confirm date and time of our next board meeting.

Dean Zuetlau – Pocahontas
Ray Wolf – Varina
Avery Aden – Palmer
Shawn Behrendsen - Rolfe
Randy Gustafson – Laurens