Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center
Woodbury County is located in far west-central Iowa in the Loess Hills and along the Missouri River. It is home to areas such as Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center, Little Sioux Park, Snyder Bend Park and Owego Wetland. The Woodbury CCB collectively manages 16 parks, natural areas, public hunting areas, wetlands and preserves encompassing over 5,500 acres across the county. You will find a tremendous variety of outdoor recreational opportunities for people of all ages and interests.
The Conservation Board welcomes your visits to our parks and encourages your comments and interest in the program. Your input can be directed to the Board's office located in the Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center.
Step into the Loess Hills...
- Hike a trail and let prairie grasses tickle your chin. Explore bur oak forests with 150-year old giants.
- Climb the ridges and imagine what Lewis and Clark might have seen.
We invite you to visit this unique outdoor educational facility.
Special Features Include:
- 14,000 sq. feet of classroom, exhibit and office space
- Loess Hills natural history exhibits
- Interactive prairie, wetland & woodland exhibits
- Live native reptile and fish exhibits
- Bird viewing area
- Outdoor amphitheater
- Butterfly and wildflower gardens
- A professional staff providing a variety of programs
- Located within Sioux City in scenic Stone State Park
- Meeting rooms available for rent
- Several miles of trails leading to forest and prairie viewpoints
- Facility is open six days a week, year-round
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