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Hikes

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Registration for events:
Mycountyparks.com

Geology Hike

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Join us at Ely Ford’s Lacey Keosauqua State Park for a guided hiking tour along the river to discover the natural beauty of the bluffs and rock formation. This trail is gravel and in timber so proper hiking attire, sunscreen and bug spray is recommended. This mile long hike will have various terrain types from moderate to difficult. We will be looking at different rock formations and discuss different rock types.

Dates: July 11th, 2025 at 10 am

Wild Edible Prairie Hike

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Explore various prairie plants while hiking with us through Lake Sugema Wildlife area. This mile hike will cover various terrain from moderate to difficult. This trail is grass and dirt, proper hiking attire, sunscreen and bug spray is recommended. We will meet at the Lake Sugema Campground. Common flora may include Wild bergamot, slender mountain mint, common milkweed, white wild indigo, and swamp milkweed.

Date
July 12th, 2025 at 1 pm

Mushroom Foray Hike

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Join us at Beach House for a mile hike to discover mushrooms found in our local habitat. This mile hike will have various terrain types from moderate to difficult. This trail is gravel and in timber so proper hiking attire and bug spray is recommended.

Registration is encouraged but not required.
Date
September 6th at 9 am
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Fall Color Hike

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Have you ever wondered why leaves change color in the fall? Join us at Lacey Keosauqua Beach House Lodge for a mile hike to discover different tree species and the fall colors. This mile hike will have various terrain types from moderate to difficult. This trail is gravel and in timber so proper hiking attire and bug spray is recommended.
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Registration is encouraged but not required.

Date:
October 4th at 10 am

Weather permitting, events may be rescheduled for a later date.
Van Buren County Conservation Board
816 Franklin St.
Keosauqua, Iowa 52565
319-293-3589
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Van Buren County Conservation  does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or gender identity in relation to any of the parks  events or activities offered to the public.
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