Bear Creek Nature Center, Kuehn Conservation Area , Dallas County , Iowa

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.

Check-In / Out Availability Check-in is after N/A and check-out is before N/A.

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.

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.

Address

32828 Houston Trail
Ph: 515-465-3577

Earlham, IA, 50072

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

Availability

Where You'll Be

Dallas County

Dallas County Conservation is located in Central Iowa - just west of the Des Moines metropolitan area. The DCCB manages 20+ areas encompassing approximately 3115 acres of parks, wildlife areas, historic sites, trails and museums. If you are a hiker, biker, canoer/kayaker, hunter, angler, camper, history buff or just general nature enthusiast, we have something for you!