Upcoming Events

More info contact:
Naturalist Kyle Neuendorf
kneuendorf@boonecounty.iowa.gov 

• Boone County Youth Fishing Derby-Don Williams Park Lodge by the Lake
  610 H Ave Ogden, IA
  June 7, 2025 · 9:00 am - 11:30am

  Join us during Iowa Free Fishing Weekend for a Youth Derby at Don Williams Lake!

  Never taken your little one fishing? Well now is your chance! Enjoy a morning of fishing with your young angler and have a chance to win some prizes.

  Rules:
  - We do not provide bait, however there is a bait shop by the boat ramp.
  - We do not have any equipment to rent or borrow.
  - We do not require to see the fish live, a photo with the angler and fish will do!

  To qualify: 16 years of age and below may register.
  Fee: FREE, we do accept a free will donation.

  ALL PRIZES are given to us by local donors or given by the county.

• Mushroom Foray - Swede Point Park Meet at the Swede Point Main Shelter
  1601 322nd Ln Madrid, IA
  June 14, 2025 · 1:00 pm - 3:00pm

  Join the Prairie States Mushroom Club and Boone County Conservation Board on a fun and educational mushroom hunt and identification Foray at Swede Point Park in Madrid, Iowa on Saturday June 14th from 1 to 3 pm.

  PLEASE Pre-register here so we can get a head count:

  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mushroom-foray-at-swede-point-park-tickets