MCCB History
Named after a chief of Ioway Indian tribe.
What is Mahaska County?
While volunteering, conduct yourself in this manner.
What is professional? (friendly, courteous, informative)
Unwelcomed and illegal conduct that is not tolerated.
What is harassment?
Volunteers are not allowed to use this kind of property from MCCB.
What are computers or internet?
This park once had a coal mining railroad intersect the property and now has 18 new holes.
What is Caldwell Park?
Manages 21 separate areas in the county
What is Mahaska County Conservation Board?
Wear this appropriately while volunteering.
What is clothing?
If you ever notice anything unsafe, notify this person immediately.
What is the supervisor?
MCCB is not responsible for the loss, theft, or damage of a volunteer's _______.
What are personal belongings?
This park lies in the flight path of numerous migratory birds including the rarely seen Yellow-crowned Night Heron.
What is Maskunky Marsh?
Headquarters for MCCB and home of many nature exhibits.
What is the Environmental Learning Center?
Report this to staff after making sure the scene is safe.
What are injuries/emergencies?
Serious accidents, illness, fires, etc. are considered as this and must be reported.
What is an emergency?
MCCB animal collections and these kinds of dogs are allowed inside the ELC.
What are service dogs?
This 111-acre wilderness area is named after the Latin word for "oak".
What is Quercus?
A place to camp next to the Des Moines River.
What is Eveland Access Campgrounds?
Act this way in dealing with staff, volunteers, and the public.
What is ask for help?
This sometimes dictates a change in schedule or cancellation of an event.
What are weather conditions?
The Eddyville Dunes Sand Prairie is a 55-acre park that has been a home for this threatened Iowa animal species.
What is an ornate box turtle?
MCCB was established in this year.
What is 1975?
Never do this while wearing MCCB clothing, hats, or gear.
What is consuming alcohol and/or illegal controlled substances?
Sign in and out on this each time you volunteer.
What is the clipboard? (volunteer sign-in sheet)
This is located on the main level of the ELC next to the elevator.
What is an AED?
This park was once a rock quarry and now has 5 fishing ponds.
What is Russell Wildlife Area?