Fish Hatcheries & Visitor Centers

The Iowa DNR Fisheries Bureau operates several fish hatcheries. All facilities are open for tours. For tour information, visit the Fisheries web page.

Iowa State Fair

Displays, activities, and programs from all bureaus of the Department of Natural Resources are available in the DNR Building (near the fairground's west entrance).

Nature Centers & Museums

The E.B. Lyons Nature Center, South Bluff Nature Center, Loess Ridge Nature Center, and Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) museum offer excellent field trip opportunities. For more information, check out the Parks, Recreation, and Preserves web page.

Springbrook Conservation Education Center

The Center is north of Guthrie Center. The facility strives to provide a unique opportunity by integrating resource management with education about natural resources through hands-on outdoor education activities.

Some available activities are fishing, stream table, archery, pond study, water quality, rifle shooting, bird banding, Iowa mammals, orienteering, and team building. For additional information, contact A. Jay Winter, 641/747-8383.

State Parks & Recreation Areas

Recreation opportunities abound in Iowa State Parks and Recreation Areas. From hiking and camping to bird-watching and bicycling, each park offers outdoor enthusiasts a multitude of diverse and exciting adventures. View a list of state parks and recreation areas.