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Bear Creek Nature Center

32828 Houston Trail
Ph: 515-465-3577
Earlham, IA, 50072
The center, which consists of an indoor classroom, modern restrooms, and a deck may be reserved for meetings or programs. The classroom includes a variety of mounted wildlife specimens. The main attraction is the site, which includes a diversity of plant and animal life including prairie, woodland and riparian habitats. Bird watching hikes, prairie hikes, archaeological programs and aquatic programs are a few of the educational opportunities available to the public. 

Location

Kuehn Conservation Area
32828 Houston Trail
Earlham, IA
 
From I-80, take the Earlham exit (Exit 104) and proceed north to I Ave. Stay northbound for just over a mile to a four-way stop intersection. Turn west (left) onto Bear Creek Rd. Follow Bear Creek Rd. for 1/2 mile. The road will turn north, and become Houston Trail. Houston Trail dead-ends at the park.

Coming from County Rd. F60, between Adel and Redfield, turn south on H Ave., about 5 1/2 miles west of Adel (or two miles east of Redfield). Proceed on H Ave. for about four miles to the junction with Bear Creek Rd. Turn east (left) onto Bear Creek Rd. and proceed 1/2 mile to junction with Houston Trail. This is a "T" intersection. Turn north (left) at the "T" and go about 1 3/4 mile to the park.

Fees

Hours of Operation & Seasons

 SUMMER HOURS           May 1—October 31
Kuehn Conservation Area, Earlham: Open ½ hour before sunrise to 10:00 p.m. daily. Restroom facilities will be open.

WINTER HOURS            November 1 — April 30
Please note: Because our first concern for anyone using park roadways is safety,
if the snow hasn’t been removed, or if the surface is too slick, the gates will remain closed. 

Closures

Open ½ hour before sunrise to 10:00 p.m. daily.

Permits

Rental Fees:
Building $50 fee / $100 deposit
Grounds $25 fee / $50 deposit
Bear Creek Nature Center may be reserved for educational programs, youth & scouts - Free.

DALLAS COUNTY CONSERVATION BOARD
14581 K Avenue 
Perry, IA 50220
PHONE: (515) 465-3577 
FAX: (515) 465-3579
EMAIL: conservation@co.dallas.ia.us
WEBSITE: www.conservation.co.dallas.ia.us
Office hours:  8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m M - F