Environmental Learning Center
The Environmental Learning Center is a beautiful nature-themed building featuring a natural history exhibit, large classroom/meeting space and Muscatine County Conservation's offices. The building features public restrooms, and access to the park's trails. There is also easy access to the City's bicycle trails.
Location
The building is a 10,500 square foot facility located in Discovery Park. Upon entering the park off Cedar Street, you will drive past Discovery Pond and take the first right (a one-way). It will curve around past the prairie. You will see the Environmental Learning Center before you get there. Take the first left, which will pass in front of the ELC. Park anywhere in the large parking lot, noting there are a few accessible parking spots.
Features
- Two 1,200 gallon aquariums with native fish
- Natural history exhibits
- View the change in Iowa's habitats and wildlife species
- Live snakes, turtles, and other herps on display
- Over 100 mounted animals
- Kids exploration area
- Mr. Bakke's Book Nook
- Outdoor live raptor exhibit
- Outdoor landscaping
- Certified Monarch Waystation site
- Interactive, hands-on displays
Operating Hours & Seasons
The Environmental Learning Center is open:
Monday - Friday from 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday - Sunday from 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Closures
Closed most holidays.
Feel free to call to see if we are open: 563-264-5922
