Driftless Area Wetlands Centre

Welcome to the Driftless Area Wetlands Centre

The Driftless Area Wetlands Centre is a nature center nestled among the bluffs of northeast Iowa, just up the road from the Mississippi River in Marquette, Iowa.

The Driftless Area Wetlands Centre provides fun and interactive educational experiences for families, school groups and vacationers of all ages through nature exploration and discovery. Our goal is to connect people to the natural world and empower them to positively impact their local environment.

Hours
Monday Closed
Tuesday 11am-4pm
Wednesday 11am-4pm
Thursday 11am-4pm
Friday 11am-4pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Marquette Farmers Market
Fridays from 4-7pm Memorial weekend through October 1st

Environmental education

Environmental education facility staffed to provide environmental education programs highlighting the biology, ecology and geology of the unique Driftless Area.

Visitor Center

Visitor Center featuring with wetlands, prairie, wildlife displays and animals native to the Driftless Area. The visitor center is open to the public at no cost.

Community use

Community gathering space with large covered plaza that is ADA compliant and available for rentals by private groups and organizations.