The land south of the Middle Raccoon River starts the rolling hills of southern Iowa. The Middle Raccoon River is one of the most scenic and beautiful rivers in the state of Iowa and offers excellent smallmouth bass fishing and canoeing. Cattail marshes full of waterfowl and large, ungrazed portions of timber with white-tail deer and turkeys are just an example of the diversity of natural resources that Guthrie County has to offer. The Guthrie County Conservation Board manages and develops woodlands, prairies, wetlands and other recreational areas totaling 855 acres and offers services to private landowners in creating and developing wildlife habitat. Environmental Education Staff of the Guthrie County Conservation Board provides public programs for schools and private groups dealing with a variety of subjects such as conservation, natural resources, and ecology.
Environmental education provides a better understanding of nature and our environment.
Our history tells us that prairie grasses and forbs evolved and became the dominant vegetation for this area. Roadsides in Guthrie County are being seeded down to prairie grasses and forbs which outcompete noxious weeds. This reduces the amount of chemical that is used, and creates beautiful roadsides and wildlife habitat. The main headquarters is located at the Guthrie County Historical Village on the south edge of Panora. The maintenance shop and director and staff offices are located there.