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Babcock Woods
Babcock Woods is an 80-acre, natural area located within the
Waverly City limits. The woods contain 150-year old red oak
trees and give a view of what Bremer County looked like
during its settlement.
History:
Through the will of Aldora Babcock, the Bremer County
Conservation Board received the west 40 acres from the
Easter Seal Society of Iowa (the primary recipient of the
property). The Easter Seal Society then decided to sell the
remainder of the property (east 40 acres). ESS gave the
Bremer County Conservation Board the first option to
purchase it. BCCB started a fund-raising campaign to
acquire $100,000 to purchase the remaining forty acres.
Through the generous donations of many individuals and
organizations, over $106,000 has been raised. The Bremer
County Conservation Board was able to purchase the
additional 40 acres and has since placed a parking lot,
kiosk, pit toilets, in addition to reconstructing a
wildflower prairie in the former pasture.
The area is used as an outdoor education site for area
schools. The BCCB is currently working with the District
DNR Forester to develop a timber management plan for the
area.
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