Enjoy the outdoors in Mahaska County!
Enjoy the outdoors in Mahaska County!
Mahaska County has over 1,722 acres of forests, wetlands, prairies and parks to explore. The Mahaska County Conservation Board manages 21 separate parks, river accesses and wildlife areas with over six miles of maintained trails.
Enjoy the outdoors in Mahaska County!
Volunteer with MCCB!
Volunteer with MCCB!
Volunteering with MCCB will help create stewardship in our county areas, meet new people and make a positive impact in Mahaska County. Join the volunteer team today!
Volunteer with MCCB!
Come visit the Environmental Learning Center!
Come visit the Environmental Learning Center!
Come and explore the Environmental Learning Center located at 2342 Hwy. 92 East, Oskaloosa, IA. It is currently open for scheduled programs. The ELC is open to the public from Monday through Friday 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. or by appointment. Call us at (641) 673-9327 to schedule a visit.

Site Features

Fees and Reservations

Learn about fees for park shelters, cabins, canoes, and other rentals from MCCB.

Education Programs

Learn about scheduling an education program for your school or organization.

Rules and Regulations

Learn about all of MCCB's rules and regulations which can be found here.

ELC Hours

Monday & Tuesday  12:30 - 4:30 pm

Wednesday - Friday  12:30 - 8:00 pm

Saturday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Upcoming Events

Knee-High Naturalists "Owls"
December 12, 2023
Environmental Learning Center, Caldwell Park
9:30am to 10:30am
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OWLS Lunch & Learn "Wolves"
December 15, 2023
Environmental Learning Center, Caldwell Park
11:30am to 12:30pm
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