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Explore the Expansion - Wildcat Bluff Addition Grand Opening

posted on 3/7/25

🚨 GRAND OPENING 🚨

 

Join us on Saturday, March 29, 2025, as we celebrate the expansion of Wildcat Bluff Recreation Area! 🌿✨

📍 Wildcat Bluff Recreation Area

🕐 1 – 3 PM – Gathering, celebrating, and The Den Cabin open house

🚶‍♂️ 2 PM – Introduction & guided hike

 

This incredible addition was made possible by individual donors, organizations, grants, partnership with Iowa Natural Heritage Foundaiton and the Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) program. We couldn’t be more thankful for the support of our amazing community! ❤️

 

🌟 What to Expect:

✔️ Explore the new expansion

✔️ Tour The Den, our newest reservable cabin

✔️ Enjoy refreshments & snacks

✔️ Shop Benton County Conservation Foundation clothing for sale (cash or check only!)

 

📌 Things to Know:

🚗 Park along 57th St Trail

👟 Dress for mud & off-road hiking

 

A huge THANK YOU to our event donors:

🍪 Shelly's Sweets in Newhall IA – Cookies

☕ Cedar Valley Bank – Coffee

🚻 Hendryx Electric – Portable facilities

 

We can’t wait to celebrate with you! 🎉

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