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Grimes Farm Nature Center - Marshall County
GPS Coordinates:
42.021476, -92.9692365
Management:
County
Description:
Nature Center with 160 acres of forest, wetlands, prairie, and a lookout tower. Marshall County Conservation Board is in charge. Restrooms and drinking water available ONLY when Nature Center is open!
Habitat:
Forest, wetlands, and praise. Good mix of birds is possible and there are feeders at the nature center
Directions:
NW of Marshalltown. COMPLICATED by easy if you follow directions so… From the WEST: Start at intersection of US 30 and IA 300 (this is several miles west of Marshalltown). Proceed WEST to Exit 181 (appox 2 miles. Take the exit and follow it eastward to Oaks Ave/Highland Acres Rd (1.4 miles). Turn left (NORTH) and proceed .7 miles to 233rd Street. Turn left and proceed .6 miles to parking. From the EAST: Start at intersection of US 30 and Marshalltown (Exit 185 do NOT get off this is just a start point. Proceed WEST and TAKE next the exit marked Oaks Ave (appox 2.5 miles_. Turn right (NORTH) and proceed .7 miles to 233rd Street. Turn left and proceed .6 miles to parking.
Website:
http://www.grimesfarm.org
Amenities
Restrooms
Drinking Water
Parking
Trails
Camping
Cabins