Feature Story On
behalf of the Dallas County Conservation Department and Conservation
Board we welcome you to the Conservation Department website. We see our
work and communication through this media as a way to connect with you,
possibly on a daily basis, and a way to more closely attach you to
conservation lands, rivers, history, culture, and programs in Dallas
County. [more]
Woodland,
Wetland, Prairies The woodlands, wetlands, prairies, and savannas
extend as ecosystem in an agricultural matrix across Dallas County.
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Volunteers Volunteering
is a welcome and important part of the Conservation Department operations.
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Biking/Recreational
Trails The Raccoon River Valley Trail and other trails
in Dallas County are part of a central regional network of corridors
connecting many communities, counties, and varying landscapes.
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News
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Scenic History Drive A unique event, the Scenic History Drive, begins Sunday April 8th at 1:00 pm at the Forest Park Museum.
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The Red Buffalo Has Returned This is the name given to prairie fire by the indigenous cultures of this landscape.
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Eagle Watch Visit a number of observation stations at the Saylorville Reservoir and view the eagles in the wild.
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