Rentals
Environmental Learning Center Classroom
The classroom in the Environmental Learning Center is available for rental by organized groups or businesses for workshops and meetings.
The classroom can seat up to 75 people at tables and can be divided for separate use. A TV/DVD/VHS unit and a large whiteboard are available for groups to use, and internet access can be made available.
Classroom is available days, evenings and weekends. Except that it is not available during the day in April, May, June, September, or October.
Call the Conservation Board office at 563-264-5922 to find out about available dates. Fees vary depending on the time of day needed and the type of group.
Amenities & Facilities
- Tables and chairs for 75
- Restrooms and drinking fountains
- TV/DVD/VHS unit
- Whiteboard
- Projector screen
- Internet access
- Large parking lot
- Alcohol is prohibited, but refreshments and meals may be brought in
Rental Contract and Fee Schedule
Canoe & Kayak Rentals
Ten canoes and fifteen kayaks are available for paddling trips in Muscatine County.
The canoes are available for float trips on the Cedar River in Muscatine County. A minimum of four canoes must be going for the trips. The kayaks can be rented for use anywhere in the County.
Canoe Cedar River Float Trips
From Jack Shuger Park in Moscow, Iowa to the Saulsbury Bridge Recreation Area, the Cedar River meanders through floodplain forests and Wiese Slough, a State-owned wildlife management area. It is typically wide and fairly shallow during the summer months. There is no whitewater and it is a fun and interesting stretch of the river for experienced and novice canoeists.
Trips may be scheduled Fridays, Saturdays, or Sundays, May through September as river conditions allow. Please call our office to check on availability before sending in a reservation form. Minimum notice of 72 hours required for canoe rentals.
Fees: $25/canoe (2-3 people)
- Fee includes canoe, two paddles, life jackets, and transportation of the canoe to the launch point in Jack Shuger Park.
- Canoeists must arrange their own transportation between Jack Shuger Park and the take-out point at the Saulsbury Bridge Recreation Area.
Kayak Rentals
Kayaks are all are one person kayaks. They can be reserved with a deposit, then you pick up the kayak and take it to your destination. Kayaks can be rented for one or more days.
View the kayak rental agreement for rental rates. Please call our office to check on availability before sending in a reservation form. Minimum notice of 72 hours required for kayak rentals.
These are recreational kayaks with a larger opening and no skirting so getting in and out is relatively easy. They are designed for paddling on lakes, ponds, streams, and gentle rivers.
Kayaks are not difficult to maneuver, but they are different than canoes. You sit closer to the water and kayaks are very responsive to the paddles. People with canoeing experience can usually learn kayaking quickly.
Try It!
To learn and practice in an easy environment, we host several canoeing and kayaking “Try-it!” events each year, when people can try out our equipment at no charge. Check our upcoming Events for the next “Try-it!” event. Organized groups may schedule a “Try-it” event just for their group.