Story County Conservation reminds Iowans to abide by Iowa Code 314.17, which restricts roadside mowing until July 15 to protect roadside habitat for many ground-nesting birds. Read on...

Soper's Mill Water Trail Access is currently closed due to the start of the Water Trail Access Improvement Project... Read on...

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...

Read about: Updates on the McFarland Lake Restoration, master planning taking place at two of our most popular parks, improvements at Soper's Mill, upcoming programs/events, and of course summer camps! Read on...