OSKALOOSA — On Tuesday, September 9, 2025, join Mahaska County Conservation at the Environmental Learning Center, at 2342 IA-92, Oskaloosa, to learn how to preserve the natural beauty of your land for future generations. This exciting event, featuring expert presentations and a guided nature tour, is free and open to everyone interested in better land stewardship.

Starting at 10:30 AM, attendees will hear from Ross Baxter, the Senior Protection Director and Counsel at the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation. Ross will share valuable insights on how to protect your land’s natural features while maximizing current tax benefits. Anyone looking to ensure their land remains a special place for years without making financial sacrifices will find this information beneficial.

Following Ross’s presentation, participants will enjoy a guided tour of the newly constructed oxbow wetland located on the floodplain of Caldwell Park. Brandon Iddings, the Senior Conservation Services Manager with the Iowa Soybean Association, will be on hand to reveal the secrets and benefits of these vital and fascinating wetlands.

To round out the day, attendees are invited to stay for a complimentary lunch where they can mingle with fellow landowners. Plus, you’ll have the chance to win one of two prairie pockets!

Please RSVP by September 4 for meal count by calling 641-673-3476 Extension 3 or emailing Brittany Phillips at Brittany.Phillips2@ia.nacdnet.net.