Shelby County Conservation Board

ABOUT

As representatives of conservation, the Shelby County Conservation Board is involved in a number of activities. Staff members take an active role in developing and managing wildlife habitat in county areas and secondary roadsides. From providing nest boxes for blue birds, kestrels, and Canada geese, to planting trees, shrubs, and native grasses for wildlife food and shelter. These activities serve to provide valuable habitat for both game and nongame wildlife species.
Staff members also develop recreational outlets for the citizens of Shelby County. This involves providing camping facilities, hiking trails as well as places to hunt and fish. This includes park maintenance and development, and officer duties to keep our parks safe.

Through the Conservation Board’s Nature Education Program, staff are involved in promoting preservation by providing year-round educational events for the public schools, the general public and youth groups throughout the area. Some classes conducted recently by conservation staff included a prairie burn, a prairie planting class, prairie butterfly garden class, bluebird house building workshops and birdfeeding classes, as well as a string of classroom programs offered to schools.