Wapsi River Environmental Education Center
31555 52nd Avenue Dixon, Iowa 52745 (563) 328-3286
Wapsi River Environmental Education Center
What is the Wapsi River Environmental Education Center?
The
Wapsi River Environmental Education Center is located along the
Wapsipinicon River and consists of 225 acres of upland and bottomland
forests, grasslands, and wetlands. The Wapsi Center, along with
Sherman Park across the river, provide a 432-acre complex offering
a wide variety of uses.
Center Goals
The Wapsi River Environmental Education Center provides multiple
uses, with an emphasis on resource protection and environmental
education. Specific goals include:
- protection of existing natural resources
- a comprehensive environmental education program
- providing limited outdoor recreation
- providing public access to the Wapsipinicon River
- managing the area to provide diverse wildlife habitat
- development of a Wapsipinicon River Greenbelt
You Can Help!
Are you a school teacher or a member of a civic organization that
is looking for a community project? Please consider the Wapsi River
Environmental Education Center. The Center has a constant need for
supplies and equipment.
The Friends of the Wapsi Center is a citizens' support group providing
assistance to the Wapsi River Environmental Education Center in
the form of volunteers for programs, technical assistance, curriculum
planning, financial support, and guidance in fulfilling the Center's
goals.
Need Information?
For more information on programs and facilities, the "Friends"
Group, or making a contribution to the Center, contact the Wapsi
River Center.
31555 52nd Avenue
Dixon, Iowa 52745
(563) 328-3286
wapsicenter@scottcountyiowa.com
Project Partners
The Wapsi Center is a cooperative project, managed and operated
by Scott County Conservation with programming assistance from Clinton
County Conservation. The Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation and QCCA
helped with the original purchase of the property and fund raising.