 
 The
Tama County Nature Center is located at Otter Creek Lake and Park.
The 5,600 sq. ft. facility is a work in progress as construction has
been phased over the past fourteen years. The facility has been made possible through use of non-property tax revenues including grants, donations and fundraisers. A Nature Center Exhibit Team has been organized of volunteers from around the county. The Team is working with Museum Professionals, Inc. of Loretto, MN, during the display design and fabrication stage of the project. The Conceptual Design Document was completed recently and a model of the diorama is under construction. Once the model is complete fundraising will begin to finance the construction of Phase 1 which includes the diorama. The Exhibit Team members are: Chelsea- Josh VanHamme, Dysart- David Hill, Cathy Wieck,Gladbrook- Geri Eilers, Montour- Melody Bro, Tama- George Corum, Ginny Elliott, Toledo- Dennis Appelgate, BobEtzel, Jim Little, and Traer- Yvette Berner. These individuals are graciously donating their time and talents to The facility is being used on
a limited basis for environmental education activities of the board.
The facility may also be rented to serve as host site for private
events such as training workshops, banquets, weddings and receptions.
There are restrictive policies in place regarding use of the Nature
Center. A brief overview of use of the Nature Center is outlined in
the "Can
We Use the Nature Center" brochure. Please tour the rest of the Conservation
area below: Under
pertinent federal regulations prohibiting discrimination on the basis
of race, color, national origin, age, sex, or handicap the Tama County
Conservation Board strives to provide quality programs of environmental
education and outdoor recreation for all persons. If you feel that
you have been discriminated against in any program, activity, or facility
operated by the Tama County Conservation Board you should write to:
Director, Tama County Conservation Board, 2283 Park Road, Toledo,
IA 52342, or the Equal
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assure a quality display component of the Nature Center will be available to Tama County residents and guests.