The Conservation Education Center (CEC) is located in F.W. Kent Park, serves as the primary base for the environmental education program. The CEC provides space for programs, conservation related meetings and field trips. The CEC also includes live animal exhibits, which help citizens better understand the natural and cultural resources of Johnson County.

The Conservation Education Center is open to the general public from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. on Saturdays from June through mid August, and on the second Saturday of the month throughout most of the year from 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. 

Additionally, there are numerous free public programs hosted each season, many of which are held out of the CEC and include visitor exploration hours. For listings of upcoming public events, head to: Upcoming Public Events.

Snowshoe Check Out

When conditions allow, we provide free snowshoe check out. Pairs are limited. To learn more, head to our SignUpGenius Snowshoe Calendar.