Black Hawk County Conservation

10/20/2026

Holiday Light Enthusiasts! We NEED YOU!
Promote your business or organization in festive lights as part of the 7th Annual Hickory Hills Holiday Light show. There is no charge for site displays, and all funds raised benefit BHC Conservation. For more information call (319) 433-7275.

10/19/2026

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the trail surface repairs that were scheduled to begin tomorrow, October 20, 2026 on the Cedar Valley Nature Trail will be postponed. We will post when it gets rescheduled. Stay tuned!

10/15/2026

POSTPONED!
Black Hawk County Conservation is continuing with efforts to improve the Cedar Valley Nature Trail. Please be advised that contractors are expected to begin working on asphalt surface trail repairs between Weiden Road south to Washburn Road on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. To ensure public safety and smooth ex*****on of the work, this trail section will be closed until work is complete. This work is expected to take up to two weeks; however, weather conditions will dictate the duration.
Please avoid the closed areas and obey ALL trail closure signage. Do not bypass barricades, cones, or safety fencing, even if heavy machinery is not actively operating.

We apologize for the temporary inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we work to improve the safety and longevity of the Cedar Valley Nature Trail.

10/14/2026

Calling all creative spirits!! The Hickory Hills Park Light Show is less than TWO months away! We are looking for organizations and businesses that would like to decorate a site or sponsor the 7th Annual event.

This is a fun way to promote your business or cause- at no charge - while helping raise money for BHC Conservation. For more information call (319) 433-7275.

10/13/2026

Registration is now open!
Join us for the annual Under the Harvest Moon fundraiser benefiting Black Hawk County Conservation! Purchase one seat, or save money on a table for 8. Join us for dinner and an auction benefiting Black Hawk County Conservation.

Find more information and register here: https://www.mycountyparks.com/Event/Default

MyCountyParks serves the Iowa area with outdoor recreation, environmental education, and natural resource protection.

10/12/2026

Community Presentation on Wednesday!

Black Hawk County Conservation is hosting a community presentation by Dan Cohen, “Securing the Promise: Iowa’s Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation Trust Fund.”
Here is what you need to know:
DATE: Wednesday, October 14
LOCATION: Rotary Reserve Lodge, 5932 N. Union Road, Cedar Falls
TIME: 9:30 a.m. | Presentation: 10:00 a.m.

Learn more about Iowa’s Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation Trust Fund, also known as IWiLL, how the fund is structured, and what its potential funding could mean for communities, landowners, and outdoor recreation across Iowa.

This event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Black Hawk County Conservation at (319) 433-7275.

10/07/2026

Next week, Black Hawk County Conservation will host a community presentation by Dan Cohen, “Securing the Promise: Iowa’s Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation Trust Fund.”
Here is what you need to know:
DATE: Wednesday, October 14
LOCATION: Rotary Reserve Lodge, 5932 N. Union Road, Cedar Falls
TIME: 9:30 a.m. | Presentation: 10:00 a.m.

Learn more about Iowa’s Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation Trust Fund, also known as IWiLL, how the fund is structured, and what its potential funding could mean for communities, landowners, and outdoor recreation across Iowa.

This event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Black Hawk County Conservation at (319) 433-7275.

10/06/2026

10/6/2026 - Black Hawk Park is now open for day use only! The campgrounds will remain closed for a culvert replacement project. Thank you!

10/05/2026

Holiday Light Enthusiasts! We NEED YOU!
The Hickory Hills Park Light Show is less than TWO months away! We are looking for organizations and businesses that would like to decorate a site for the 7th Annual event.

There is no charge for site displays! For more information call (319) 433-7275.