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Story County, Iowa

Conservation

Story County, Iowa
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56461 180th Street Ames, IA 50010

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Michael Cox
Director
Story County Conservation
56461 180th St. Ames, IA 50010-9451
Tel 515-232-2516
Fax 515-232-6989

Welcome to the Story County Conservation Web Page!

SCC manages over 3,000 acres of parks and natural areas for outdoor recreation and takes an active role in developing and managing wildlife habitat throughout the county, including assistance to private landowners.

 

SCC's Environmental Education Program works with school districts to provide classroom programs and outdoor field trips that promote environmental awareness and enjoyment of our natural resources.

 

The mission of Story County Conservation (SCC) is to enhance the quality of life for all citizens of Story County by wisely managing our natural resources, by providing recreational opportunities, and by educating citizens to be wise caretakers of our natural environment.

Story County Conservation  


January 23, 2012 03:41:48 PM
Campground Attendant
Resident Campground Attendant applications are currently being accepted at Story County Conservation. This is a contract position, from April 27, 2012 - October 11, 2012, at Hickory Grove Park.

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January 23, 2012 05:45:10 PM
Summer Jobs 2012
Summer job applications are currently being accepted at Story County Conservation. Positions available include: summer naturalists, park aides, and vegetation management interns.

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January 23, 2012 03:45:15 PM
Naturalist

Applications are currently being accepted at Story County Conservation for a Naturalist position.

Primary functions of this position include: Coordinates, develops, plans, and conducts environmental education, informational, and interpretive programs and related written, audiovisual, and display materials for schools and teachers, youth and adult groups, service groups, the general public, and other community organizations and agencies.



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December 22, 2011 09:59:21 AM
Fourth Annual Trek The Trails Run at McFarland Park is Feb. 18
Come explore some of central Iowa's most scenic trails! Join Story County Conservation for the fourth annual Trek the Trails race on Saturday, February 18, at 10 a.m. at McFarland Park (56461 180th Street Ames), northeast of Ames.

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December 22, 2011 09:16:38 AM
"Mother Nature Can Be Fickle" Photos on Display at SCC
The public is invited to view "Mother Nature Can Be Fickle," an exhibit of winter photographs from past Story County Conservation Partners' photo contest participants.

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September 13, 2011 05:07:58 PM
Story County Conservation Partners' Annual Photo Contest

Story County Conservation Partners is announcing its 2012 photo contest.  The contest is open to all amateur photographers.  Images from the contest are used to enhance Story County Conservation's photo library and encourage people to visit and enjoy Story County Conservation's parks. 



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