Des Moines County Conservation is dedicated to the sustainability of natural resources through land stewardship, conservation education and by providing quality outdoor recreation opportunities.
School Programs
SCHEDULING
Environmental Education staff can either visit your classroom or students are invited to come for a fieldtrip to Starr's Cave Park & Preserve or any of our other parks. We are frequently in Des Moines County public schools, Christian Schools, Head Start, and many preschools. Programs must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance. For the first part of the school year Aug. – Dec., we will take program reservations beginning early August. For school programs Jan.– June, we will take program reservations beginning Dec. 1. To schedule a program or fieldtrip contact Starr's Cave Nature Center at (319) 753-5808.
FEES
The majority of programs are free of charge for schools within Des Moines County unless otherwise noted. For out of county schools, the fee for a fieldtrip to Starr's Cave Nature Center is $1/kid. For EE staff to come to out of county classrooms, the fees are $1/kid in addition to mileage to the location. If additional fees apply, they will be noted.