SWISS VALLEY NATURE PRESERVE - Revision history

Randylyon at 17:56, 14 March 2023

2023-03-14T17:56:51Z

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	SWISS VALLEY NATURE PRESERVE. The popular natural area southwest of Dubuque is owned by the Dubuque County Conservation Board. The Preserve's Nature Center was formally dedicated on April 25, 1976.		SWISS VALLEY NATURE PRESERVE. The popular natural area southwest of Dubuque is owned by the Dubuque County Conservation Board. Featuring ten miles of trails and good fishing, the preserve contains 476 acres. (1) The Preserve's Nature Center was formally dedicated on April 25, 1976.

	Located southwest of Dubuque and adjacent to the Swiss Valley Park, this area is one of the largest nature preserves in the Midwest. The preserve features a visitor center containing interpretive displays concerning the wildlife, ecology, and natural history of the Swiss Valley area. The center also houses the administrative office of the Dubuque County Conservation Board.		Located southwest of Dubuque and adjacent to the Swiss Valley Park, this area is one of the largest nature preserves in the Midwest. The preserve features a visitor center containing interpretive displays concerning the wildlife, ecology, and natural history of the Swiss Valley area. The center also houses the administrative office of the Dubuque County Conservation Board.

	More than 10 miles of self-guiding nature and hiking trails radiate outward from the center through the forest, prairie, and wetland areas. [[CATFISH CREEK]], which meanders through the preserve, is stocked annually with trout by the Iowa DNR. Habitat improvement efforts included such efforts as stabilizing banks. (1) In winter, many of the trails convert to groomed cross-country ski trails.		More than 10 miles of self-guiding nature and hiking trails radiate outward from the center through the forest, prairie, and wetland areas. [[CATFISH CREEK]], which meanders through the preserve, is stocked annually with trout by the Iowa DNR. Habitat improvement efforts included such efforts as stabilizing banks. (2) In winter, many of the trails convert to groomed cross-country ski trails.

	The preserve and the interpretive center are open year-round except for holidays. Preserve hours are sunrise to sunset. Center hours are 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Monday through Friday and 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.on weekends. Special programs for groups can be arranged by calling 563-556-6745.		The preserve and the interpretive center are open year-round except for holidays. Preserve hours are sunrise to sunset. Center hours are 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Monday through Friday and 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.on weekends. Special programs for groups can be arranged by calling 563-556-6745.
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	1. Reber, Craig. "Teens Say Stream Work Naturally Satisfying," ''Telegraph Herald'', July 25, 1997, p. 3A. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=aEyKTaVlRPYC&dat=19970725&printsec=frontpage&hl=en		1. "Hit Some Hiking Trails," ''Telegraph Herald'', May 7, 2022, p. 48

			2. Reber, Craig. "Teens Say Stream Work Naturally Satisfying," ''Telegraph Herald'', July 25, 1997, p. 3A. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=aEyKTaVlRPYC&dat=19970725&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

	Pratt, LeRoy G. ''Discovering Historic Iowa'', Iowa Department of Public Instruction, 1975		Pratt, LeRoy G. ''Discovering Historic Iowa'', Iowa Department of Public Instruction, 1975

	[[Category: Environmental]]		[[Category: Environmental]]

Randylyon at 17:50, 14 March 2023

2023-03-14T17:50:34Z

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	More than 10 miles of self-guiding nature and hiking trails radiate outward from the center through the forest, prairie, and wetland areas. [[CATFISH CREEK]], which meanders through the preserve, is stocked annually with trout by the Iowa DNR. Habitat improvement efforts included such efforts as stabilizing banks. (1) In winter, many of the trails convert to groomed cross-country ski trails.		More than 10 miles of self-guiding nature and hiking trails radiate outward from the center through the forest, prairie, and wetland areas. [[CATFISH CREEK]], which meanders through the preserve, is stocked annually with trout by the Iowa DNR. Habitat improvement efforts included such efforts as stabilizing banks. (1) In winter, many of the trails convert to groomed cross-country ski trails.

	The preserve and the interpretive center are open year-round except for holidays. Preserve hours are sunrise to sunset. Center hours are 7:00 to 3:30 Monday through Friday and 9:00 to 5:00 on weekends. Special programs for groups can be arranged by calling 563-556-6745.		The preserve and the interpretive center are open year-round except for holidays. Preserve hours are sunrise to sunset. Center hours are 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Monday through Friday and 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.on weekends. Special programs for groups can be arranged by calling 563-556-6745.

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Randylyon at 03:15, 22 September 2018

2018-09-22T03:15:17Z

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	SWISS VALLEY NATURE PRESERVE. ~~Popular~~ natural area southwest of Dubuque~~. Owned~~ by the Dubuque County Conservation Board~~, the~~ Preserve's Nature Center was formally dedicated on April 25, 1976.		SWISS VALLEY NATURE PRESERVE. The popular natural area southwest of Dubuque is owned by the Dubuque County Conservation Board. The Preserve's Nature Center was formally dedicated on April 25, 1976.

	Located southwest of Dubuque and adjacent to the Swiss Valley Park, this area is one of the largest nature preserves in the Midwest. The preserve features a visitor center containing interpretive displays concerning the wildlife, ecology, and natural history of the Swiss Valley area. The center also houses the administrative office of the Dubuque County Conservation Board.		Located southwest of Dubuque and adjacent to the Swiss Valley Park, this area is one of the largest nature preserves in the Midwest. The preserve features a visitor center containing interpretive displays concerning the wildlife, ecology, and natural history of the Swiss Valley area. The center also houses the administrative office of the Dubuque County Conservation Board.

Randylyon at 00:51, 5 July 2018

2018-07-05T00:51:29Z

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	Located southwest of Dubuque and adjacent to the Swiss Valley Park, this area is one of the largest nature preserves in the Midwest. The preserve features a visitor center containing interpretive displays concerning the wildlife, ecology, and natural history of the Swiss Valley area. The center also houses the administrative office of the Dubuque County Conservation Board.		Located southwest of Dubuque and adjacent to the Swiss Valley Park, this area is one of the largest nature preserves in the Midwest. The preserve features a visitor center containing interpretive displays concerning the wildlife, ecology, and natural history of the Swiss Valley area. The center also houses the administrative office of the Dubuque County Conservation Board.

	More than 10 miles of self-guiding nature and hiking trails radiate outward from the center through the forest, prairie, and wetland areas. [[CATFISH CREEK]], which meanders through the preserve, is stocked with trout by the Iowa DNR ~~each year~~. Habitat improvement efforts included such efforts as stabilizing banks. (1) In winter, many of the trails convert to groomed cross-country ski trails.		More than 10 miles of self-guiding nature and hiking trails radiate outward from the center through the forest, prairie, and wetland areas. [[CATFISH CREEK]], which meanders through the preserve, is stocked annually with trout by the Iowa DNR. Habitat improvement efforts included such efforts as stabilizing banks. (1) In winter, many of the trails convert to groomed cross-country ski trails.

	The preserve and the interpretive center are open year round except for holidays. Preserve hours are sunrise to sunset. Center hours are 7:00 to 3:30 Monday through Friday and 9:00 to 5:00 on weekends. Special programs for groups can be arranged by calling 563-556-6745.		The preserve and the interpretive center are open year-round except for holidays. Preserve hours are sunrise to sunset. Center hours are 7:00 to 3:30 Monday through Friday and 9:00 to 5:00 on weekends. Special programs for groups can be arranged by calling 563-556-6745.

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Randylyon at 17:17, 18 March 2016

2016-03-18T17:17:01Z

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	Located southwest of Dubuque and adjacent to the Swiss Valley Park, this area is one of the largest nature preserves in the Midwest. The preserve features a visitor center containing interpretive displays concerning the wildlife, ecology, and natural history of the Swiss Valley area. The center also houses the administrative office of the Dubuque County Conservation Board.		Located southwest of Dubuque and adjacent to the Swiss Valley Park, this area is one of the largest nature preserves in the Midwest. The preserve features a visitor center containing interpretive displays concerning the wildlife, ecology, and natural history of the Swiss Valley area. The center also houses the administrative office of the Dubuque County Conservation Board.

	More than 10 miles of self-guiding nature and hiking trails radiate outward from the center through the forest, prairie, and wetland areas. [[CATFISH CREEK]], which meanders through the preserve, is stocked with trout by the Iowa DNR each year. In winter, many of the trails convert to groomed cross-country ski trails.		More than 10 miles of self-guiding nature and hiking trails radiate outward from the center through the forest, prairie, and wetland areas. [[CATFISH CREEK]], which meanders through the preserve, is stocked with trout by the Iowa DNR each year. Habitat improvement efforts included such efforts as stabilizing banks. (1) In winter, many of the trails convert to groomed cross-country ski trails.

	The preserve and the interpretive center are open year round except for holidays. Preserve hours are sunrise to sunset. Center hours are 7:00 to 3:30 Monday through Friday and 9:00 to 5:00 on weekends. Special programs for groups can be arranged by calling 563-556-6745.		The preserve and the interpretive center are open year round except for holidays. Preserve hours are sunrise to sunset. Center hours are 7:00 to 3:30 Monday through Friday and 9:00 to 5:00 on weekends. Special programs for groups can be arranged by calling 563-556-6745.
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			1. Reber, Craig. "Teens Say Stream Work Naturally Satisfying," ''Telegraph Herald'', July 25, 1997, p. 3A. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=aEyKTaVlRPYC&dat=19970725&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

	Pratt, LeRoy G. ''Discovering Historic Iowa'', Iowa Department of Public Instruction, 1975		Pratt, LeRoy G. ''Discovering Historic Iowa'', Iowa Department of Public Instruction, 1975

	[[Category: Environmental]]		[[Category: Environmental]]

Randylyon at 03:12, 12 March 2011

2011-03-12T03:12:03Z

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	SWISS VALLEY NATURE PRESERVE. Popular natural area southwest of Dubuque. Owned by the Dubuque County Conservation Board, the Preserve's Nature Center was formally dedicated on April 25, 1976. Located southwest of Dubuque and adjacent to the Swiss Valley Park, this area is one of the largest nature preserves in the Midwest. The preserve features a visitor center containing interpretive displays concerning the wildlife, ecology, and natural history of the Swiss Valley area. The center also houses the administrative office of the Dubuque County Conservation Board. More than 10 miles of self-guiding nature and hiking trails radiate outward from the center through the forest, prairie, and wetland areas. [[CATFISH CREEK]], which meanders through the preserve, is stocked with trout by the Iowa DNR each year. In winter, many of the trails convert to groomed cross-country ski trails. The preserve and the interpretive center are open year round except for holidays. Preserve hours are sunrise to sunset. Center hours are 7:00 to 3:30 Monday through Friday and 9:00 to 5:00 on weekends. Special programs for groups can be arranged by calling 563-556-6745.		SWISS VALLEY NATURE PRESERVE. Popular natural area southwest of Dubuque. Owned by the Dubuque County Conservation Board, the Preserve's Nature Center was formally dedicated on April 25, 1976.

			Located southwest of Dubuque and adjacent to the Swiss Valley Park, this area is one of the largest nature preserves in the Midwest. The preserve features a visitor center containing interpretive displays concerning the wildlife, ecology, and natural history of the Swiss Valley area. The center also houses the administrative office of the Dubuque County Conservation Board.

			More than 10 miles of self-guiding nature and hiking trails radiate outward from the center through the forest, prairie, and wetland areas. [[CATFISH CREEK]], which meanders through the preserve, is stocked with trout by the Iowa DNR each year. In winter, many of the trails convert to groomed cross-country ski trails.

			The preserve and the interpretive center are open year round except for holidays. Preserve hours are sunrise to sunset. Center hours are 7:00 to 3:30 Monday through Friday and 9:00 to 5:00 on weekends. Special programs for groups can be arranged by calling 563-556-6745.

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			Pratt, LeRoy G. ''Discovering Historic Iowa'', Iowa Department of Public Instruction, 1975

	[[Category: Environmental]]		[[Category: Environmental]]

Randylyon at 00:20, 29 March 2010

2010-03-29T00:20:22Z

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	SWISS VALLEY NATURE PRESERVE. Popular natural area southwest of Dubuque. Owned by the Dubuque County Conservation Board, the Preserve's Nature Center was formally dedicated on April 25, 1976. ~~A restored barn~~, the ~~Center offers~~ displays of ~~geological formations along with plant~~ and ~~animal life found in~~ the ~~area~~. ~~Spacious rooms provide adequate accommodations for school classes~~ which ~~regularly use~~ the ~~area~~ for ~~outdoor education~~.		SWISS VALLEY NATURE PRESERVE. Popular natural area southwest of Dubuque. Owned by the Dubuque County Conservation Board, the Preserve's Nature Center was formally dedicated on April 25, 1976. Located southwest of Dubuque and adjacent to the Swiss Valley Park, this area is one of the largest nature preserves in the Midwest. The preserve features a visitor center containing interpretive displays concerning the wildlife, ecology, and natural history of the Swiss Valley area. The center also houses the administrative office of the Dubuque County Conservation Board. More than 10 miles of self-guiding nature and hiking trails radiate outward from the center through the forest, prairie, and wetland areas. [[CATFISH CREEK]], which meanders through the preserve, is stocked with trout by the Iowa DNR each year. In winter, many of the trails convert to groomed cross-country ski trails. The preserve and the interpretive center are open year round except for holidays. Preserve hours are sunrise to sunset. Center hours are 7:00 to 3:30 Monday through Friday and 9:00 to 5:00 on weekends. Special programs for groups can be arranged by calling 563-556-6745.

	[[Category: Environmental]]		[[Category: Environmental]]

Randylyon at 21:09, 26 December 2008

2008-12-26T21:09:32Z

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	SWISS VALLEY NATURE PRESERVE. Popular natural area southwest of Dubuque. Owned by the Dubuque County Conservation Board, the Preserve's Nature Center was formally dedicated on April 25, 1976. A restored barn, the Center offers displays of geological formations along with plant and animal life found in the area. Spacious rooms provide adequate accommodations for school classes which regularly use the area for outdoor education. ~~See:~~ [[~~WALTON, Bob\|Bob WALTON~~]]		SWISS VALLEY NATURE PRESERVE. Popular natural area southwest of Dubuque. Owned by the Dubuque County Conservation Board, the Preserve's Nature Center was formally dedicated on April 25, 1976. A restored barn, the Center offers displays of geological formations along with plant and animal life found in the area. Spacious rooms provide adequate accommodations for school classes which regularly use the area for outdoor education.

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SWISS VALLEY NATURE PRESERVE. Popular natural area southwest of Dubuque. Owned by the Dubuque County Conservation Board, the Preserve's Nature Center was formally dedicated on April 25, 1976. A restored barn, the Center offers displays of geological formations along with plant and animal life found in the area. Spacious rooms provide adequate accommodations for school classes which regularly use the area for outdoor education. See: [[WALTON, Bob|Bob WALTON]]