Organized Groups & Committees

Central Iowa Paddlers Middle Raccoon River Program

River Clean Up

Water Quality Monitoring

Native American Celebration Committee

Monthly planning meetings for annual celebration held in late summer.

Redfield Development Commission

Staff the Redfield Depot along the Raccoon River Valley Trail during the warm season. Offer refreshments for sale to trail users at this rest stop.

Conservation Youth Program

Location: Meet at Forest Park Museum, Perry, and bus to conservation areas.

Youth ages 9-15 meet on Wednesday mornings for 6 weeks in summer.

Need adult leaders for both groups.

Plant trees and shrubs.

Trail Maintenance.

Water Monitoring.

Paint picnic tables.

Adopt-A-Trail

Adopt a portion of the Raccoon River Valley Trail.

Keep clear of litter and debris.

Help with storm clean up.

Report to department: obstacles, bee hives, illegal activity.

Friends Group

Coming soon - for Forest Park and Voas Museums and Foundation.

Raccoon River Valley Trail Rangers

Sell trail permits

Public relations

Special events

Handle emergencies

Main Contact Cathy Royer, Administrative Assistant and Volunteer Coordinator at the Dallas County Conservation Department.