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Lime Creek Nature Center
3501 Lime Creek Rd; Hwy. 65 N
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 423-5309
www.co.cerro-gordo.ia.us

A public conservation facility nestled atop the limestone bluffs of the Winnebago River. The center features a variety of displays about the wildlife and natural resources of North Iowa. An outdoor amphitheater, hands-on nature displays and over nine miles of trails through prairie, forest and wetland habitat provide remarkable experiences.
Virtual geocaching is available; for landmark coordinates call or visit  website.

Hours:
Mon. - Fri. 7:30 am - 4 pm
Sat. 9 am - 5 pm
Sun. 1 pm - 5 pm;
winter weekends close at 4pm; closed holidays

Admission:
Free

Group Tour Information

Group Tour Hours of Operation: same as hours of operation for general public
Group Admission Rate: free for main tour; $350 per group for participation in horse drawn sleigh ride or hayrack ride; price range from $4.50 to $8.50 per person for picnic-style meal.
Group Tour Size: 10 minimum and 50 maximum
Guided Tours Available: yes, reservations required (2-week notice)
Unique Tours for Motorcoach Groups Only: yes, the motorcoach groups are offered memory-making hay-rack rides or sleigh rides pulled by a team of horses on the scenic trails at the nature center.   A barbecue can be arranged to accompany the rides or can be planned alone as a picnic-style activity. (Please note enclosed shelters are not available).  Click here for more information about hayrack/sleigh ride and picnic style barbecue.
Length of Tour: 30 minutes minimum and 45 minutes average time for general tour; additional time needed if group would like to participate in horse drawn sleigh ride, hayrack ride or barbeque.
Handicap Accessible: yes
Motorcoach Parking: yes
Restroom Facilities: yes, limited


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Cerro Gordo County Wind Farm
10586 Balsam Ave./ S14 South
Ventura, IA 50482

FPL Energy's Cerro Gordo Wind Farm consists of 55 wind energy turbines. The Wind Farm outdoor viewing area is located 5 miles south of Ventura, Iowa on S14.

Hours:
Outdoor viewing area open to public.

Admission:
Free


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Central Gardens butterflyCentral Gardens of North Iowa
N. 8th St. & 2nd Ave. N.
Clear Lake, IA 50428
(641) 357-0700
www.central-gardens.org
The 2.75 acre space is home to 22 theme gardens such as Victorian, Wetland, Butterfly, Shade and more.  Also included are water features, terraces, a pavilion, and the Moongate Theatre Steps.

Hours:
April - December; dawn to dusk.

Admission:  Free

Group Tour Information

Group Tour Hours of Operation: same as hours of operation for general public
Group Admission Rate: Free for self-guided tour; $1 per person for scheduled guided tour.  Complimentary admission for driver and escort for grous of 25 or more.
Group Tour Size: No minimum or maximum
Guided Tours Available: yes, reservations required (1 week minimum notice)
Length of Tour:  60 minutes minimum; 90 minutes maximum
Handicap Accessible: yes
Motorcoach Parking: yes
Restroom Facilities: no

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