Grimes Farm & Conservation Center

The center provides support for environmental education, space for natural history exhibits, a classroom for indoor meetings and activities, and houses the Marshall County Conservation Board administrative offices. Today thousands of students in all grade levels enjoy this outdoor classroom. Displays will continue to evolve over the years. Hiking trails provide access to the forests, wetlands, prairies, and crop fields. Public interpretive programs are scheduled periodically throughout the year. Location Just west of Highland Acres Road between Highway 30 and West Lincoln Way; Marshalltown, Iowa Map to Conservation Center Features Features & Activities: Hiking trails Bicycle trails Observation tower Restrooms Nature center with educational displays Picnicking and picnic shelter Hiking Wildlife and bird watching Cross country skiing and snowshoeing Drinking water and electricity Amphitheater Nature Playscape StoryWalk Operating Hours & Seasons Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Closed Saturday and Sunday