News & Events at the Colfax Red Cedar Preserve & Recreation Area
Science Exploration Day was a great success!
What a beautiful morning to learn about science and nature! Thanks to everyone for participating. We had about 40 people take part in the event (students and parents). The kids learned about reptiles... READ MORE
Birding Event Saturday May 4th
The Preserve’s bird list includes over 80 birds! We hope you’ll join Deb and Mark Toycen as they walk through the Preserve to see how many birds can be seen or heard on... READ MORE
Science Exploration Day
The Planning Committee for the Colfax-Red Cedar Preserve and Recreation Area is excited to offer a Science Exploration Day on Saturday May 18, 2024. Rocks and Minerals: Learn about common rocks and minerals... READ MORE
New American Kestrel Nest Box installed at the Preserve
On October 9, 2023 two new Kestrel Nest Boxes, built and donated by Sam Campbell, were installed at the preserve by Sam, Mark Mosey, Kathy Stahl and Lee Boland. The poles were installed... READ MORE
About the Colfax Red Cedar Preserve & Recreation Area
The Colfax Red Cedar Preserve and Recreation Area is comprised of over 150 acres bordered predominately by the Red Cedar River.
The property includes a 12 acre pond that is popular for fishing, bird and turtle watching, a beaver lodge and motorless boating. A perimeter walking path takes hikers, cross country skiers and snowshoers through and by wooded areas, river side viewing, open grassland vistas and forest flood plain. The paths and entry roadway allow river access for kayakers, tubers and canoeists.
Since the purchase of the property in December 2019, ongoing efforts are continuing to improve the wildlife habitat and to develop wheelchair access to the pond, picnic sites, educational opportunities on the grounds and benches for quiet moments to enjoy all that nature offers.
Please click the map below for a printable map of the Colfax Red Cedar Preserve and Recreation Area.
Location & Driving Directions to the Colfax Red Cedar Preserve and Recreation Area.
