Neal Smith NWR was established to reconstruct prairie and savanna areas: to provide habitat that supports grassland birds and other wildlife on over 8,600 acres of the Walnut Creek watershed; and to provide an educational opportunity for people to learn about the tallgrass and savanna ecosystems. The goal is to reestablish the natural landscape which existed prior to European settlement in Iowa.

Visitor Center Hours:

9:00am - 4:00 pm Monday - Saturday

Noon - 5:00pm on Sunday

The Red-Headed Woodpecker is just one of the many rare and unique birds you'll see on the Refuge. This beauty is present on the Refuge, but not always seen. (Seen every 2 to 5 years.)

 

We came to see the Wildlife Refuge. It is already a special place. Finding your home too was a special benefit. Thank you for your warm hospitality. It helped to make a brief stay a time to remember.

                                                     ~Julie and Dave