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  1. County News

  2. Keep up to date with the latest Conservation news and highlights

  1. Photo Contest Otter with Fish

    Partners Annual Photo Contest 2023

    Story County Conservation holds an annual photography contest that is open to amateur photographers only. Split into adult and youth divisions with prizes in each category. Submit your nature photos today! Read on...
  2. FebMarApr 2023

    Latest Prairie Horizon Newlsetter

    Spring 2023 Prairie Horizons newsletter. In this issue: Exciting changes underway for McFarland Lake, Tales from the Trails, and of course, park and Partners updates. Read on...
  3. McFarland Renovation zone closure map

    McFarland Lake Renovations are Underway

    By Dec. 5, McFarland Lake and the surrounding paved Touch-A-Life Trail will close to the public. The rest of McFarland Park will remain open (i.e. the soft/unpaved trails, Conservation Center, and playscape). Read on...
  4. Snow prints

    Beat the Blues Winter Activity Marathon

    Challenge yourself to complete a full marathon this winter! Read on...
  5. recycle cell phones

    Recycle cellphones and other devices at Conservation Center

    Help save gorillas and other wildlife by recycling old smartphones and other devices! Read on...
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  1. Connecting people with nature and improving natural resources -- making Story County a great place to live, work, and recreate. 

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  2. Keep up to date with the latest Conservation events and highlights

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  1. County Meetings

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  1. Sun Feb. 5

    Wild Tots - Animals in Winter
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  2. Sun Feb. 5

    Worm Composting
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  3. Tue Feb. 7

    Story County Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting
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  1. Tue Feb. 7

    Paddling for Plants and Critters Presentation by Jim Pease
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  2. Mon Feb. 13

    Story County Conservation Board Meeting
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  3. Tue Feb. 14

    Story County Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting
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  1. County Events

February 2023

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  1. Sun Feb. 5

    Wild Tots - Animals in Winter
    Read on...
  2. Sun Feb. 5

    Worm Composting
    Read on...
  3. Tue Feb. 7

    Story County Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting
    Read on...
  1. Tue Feb. 7

    Paddling for Plants and Critters Presentation by Jim Pease
    Read on...
  2. Mon Feb. 13

    Story County Conservation Board Meeting
    Read on...
  3. Tue Feb. 14

    Story County Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting
    Read on...
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  1. Board of Supervisors Meeting

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    Story County is located in the immediate center of Iowa. Story County governs the unincorporated areas of Story County. Keep up with us on YouTube.

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Story County Information

  1. Conservation Center

  2. 56461 180th Street
    Ames, IA 50010


  3. Phone: 515-232-2516

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  1. My County Parks
  2. DNR
  3. ESRI (Environmental Systems Research Institute)
  4. Iowa Counties Information Technology Organization
  5. Iowa Geographic Information Council
  6. Story County Real Estate Website
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