Villages Orb Project
105 Villages Orbs will be hidden along trails throughout the Villages of Van Buren County, Iowa, for a total of 130 for 2026!
Discover a hidden treasure along the scenic trails of Southeast Iowa! The Villages Orb Project invites visitors of all ages to explore the Villages of Van Buren in search of beautiful, hand-blown glass Orbs hidden along designated public trails.
Each Orb is a unique, numbered glass creation waiting to be discovered. Search for these special treasures while enjoying the natural beauty of locations such as Lacey-Keosauqua State Park, Indian Lake Park, Morris Park, and Lindsay Wilderness.
Orbs are placed within a few feet of the trails and are never hidden on private property. Each explorer may keep one Orb, and anyone who finds one is asked to register their discovery.
What is a Village Orb?
These are hand-blown clear glass orbs roughly the size of an orange. They will each be signed, dated, and numbered. If you are lucky enough to find an Orb we ask that you register it by clicking the link above. There will also be some blue recycled glass Orbs and a few special colored Orbs hidden!
Who can locate a Village Orb?
Anyone!
We do ask that you only keep one per explorer, please. And don't forget, please register your Orb!
Get out, explore the outdoors and the beautiful trails in the Villages of Van Buren, and you just might find an extra special surprise! Just one more thing...if you happen to find a second Orb, please leave it where it is for the next person to discover!
Contact
Van Buren County, IA
(319) 293-7111
