Pathfinders Resource Conservation and Development

About Tracht Farm

Tracht (pronounced “traw”) Conservation Farm was donated to Pathfinders Resource Conservation and Development in 1991 by Clarence and Ruth Tracht of Fairfield.

The 130-acre farm serves as a demonstration area for habitat development, woodland management and wildlife enhancement.

The farm has tree plantings with over 60 different tree species to benefit wildlife. The area also has wildlife food plots and four ponds. Three of these ponds have fish.

Cabin Rental

Named for Pathfinders' first coordinator, the Dale Kraus Cabin makes the perfect setting for a family outing, retreat, or business meeting.

Cabin Rental Information

Handicap Hunting Blind

The Tracht Farm has a hunting blind available for use by reservation. The blind is available during youth and disable hunter seasons and accommodates bow hunting and firearms.

The blind was developed by Tyler (right) as an Eagle Scout project

For more information about reserving the blind, call 641/472-6177.

 
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NEWS & EVENTS

May 2012 E-News
NEW! Conservation Funding Workshops for Agricultural Producers
Tuesday, June 5 - Camp Mitigwa (Boone)
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Free of charge, lunch provided
Learn more
Pathfinders RC&D Board Meeting
Thursday, July 26
6:00 p.m.
Fairfield, Iowa

Board meetings generally held bi-monthly on 4th Thursday.

The National Association of Resource Conservation & Development Councils Announces Award to Pathfinders RC&D Council

The National Association of Resource Conservation & Development (RC&D) Councils is pleased to announce that Pathfinders RC&D Council of Fairfield, Iowa has been reauthorized as a member of the national RC&D Circle of Diamonds.

As a standing member of the Circle of Diamonds, Pathfinders RC&D Council has already demonstrated its positive impact on the quality of life within its local area and its accountability to the community it serves through its organizational structure, the processes it uses, and the outcomes it attains.

In earning reauthorization of its Circle of Diamonds membership, the RC&D Council promises to continue to maintain the specific benchmarks set forth in the program guidelines. This mark of excellence shows its honesty, integrity, and strong commitment to the RC&D mission.