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OWLS Birding Hike - Bowstring Wildlife Area

Wear your hiking footwear and bring your binoculars and birding book as we saunter along the trails of the Bowstring Bridge Willdife Area.  From the prairie to the forest we'll search high and low for a variety of feathered friends.  Extra binoculars and field guides will be available first come- first serve.  

OWLS - Older, Wiser, Livelier, Souls events are specifically geared toward adults.  These programs are educational, fun, and a great way to meet others interested in conservation and the outdoors.  OWLS programming is a partnership between Dubuque, Jackson, and Jones County Conservation departments. Registration for events are taken through any of ther 3 counties Naturalist Staff.  

Please register in advance by contacting one of the following:
Jackson County Conservation (563) 652-3783
Dubuque County Conservation (563) 556-6745
Jones County Conservation (563) 487-3541

Board of Supervisors Meeting

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Solid Waste Management Commission Meeting - June Meeting JCSWMC

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Jones County Youth Conservation Crew

Youth Volunteers WANTED!  Youth ages 12-19  can join the 2024 Jones County Youth Conservation Crew.  Join conservation staff in leadership activities, educational conservation and ecology lessons, and hands on service learning  Thursday mornings in June from 9 AM - Noon.  Register at https://www.mycountyparks.com/County/Jones.aspx    

Central Park Nature Center Open

Looking for a fun summer activity?  Visit the Central Park Nature Center this summer!  The Central Park Nature Center will be hosting monthly themes with special displays and interactive activities set up in the lower level of the center.  Learn about Iowa fishing during the month of June, find out what edible delicacies might be found in your yard in July, and discover Iowa’s powerful pollinators in August.  Help us document the Monarch Migration in September and try your skill at tagging migrating monarchs.  

Nature Center hours are Saturdays and Sundays, 1-5 PM and during the week 8 AM – 3:30 PM, when staff are present.  For more information on upcoming events check out the Jones County Conservation website at  https://www.jonescountyiowa.gov/conservation/ 

Central Park Nature Center Open

Looking for a fun summer activity?  Visit the Central Park Nature Center this summer!  The Central Park Nature Center will be hosting monthly themes with special displays and interactive activities set up in the lower level of the center.  Learn about Iowa fishing during the month of June, find out what edible delicacies might be found in your yard in July, and discover Iowa’s powerful pollinators in August.  Help us document the Monarch Migration in September and try your skill at tagging migrating monarchs.  

Nature Center hours are Saturdays and Sundays, 1-5 PM and during the week 8 AM – 3:30 PM, when staff are present.  For more information on upcoming events check out the Jones County Conservation website at  https://www.jonescountyiowa.gov/conservation/ 

Board of Supervisors Meeting

Meeting Agenda
Meeting Minutes

Jones County Veteran's Affairs Annual Open House

Solid Waste Management Commission Meeting - Special Meeting JCSWMC

Meeting Agenda
Meeting Minutes

Jones County Veteran's Affairs Annual Open House

Jones County Youth Conservation Crew

Youth Volunteers WANTED!  Youth ages 12-19  can join the 2024 Jones County Youth Conservation Crew.  Join conservation staff in leadership activities, educational conservation and ecology lessons, and hands on service learning  Thursday mornings in June from 9 AM - Noon.  Register at https://www.mycountyparks.com/County/Jones.aspx    

Central Park Nature Center Open

Looking for a fun summer activity?  Visit the Central Park Nature Center this summer!  The Central Park Nature Center will be hosting monthly themes with special displays and interactive activities set up in the lower level of the center.  Learn about Iowa fishing during the month of June, find out what edible delicacies might be found in your yard in July, and discover Iowa’s powerful pollinators in August.  Help us document the Monarch Migration in September and try your skill at tagging migrating monarchs.  

Nature Center hours are Saturdays and Sundays, 1-5 PM and during the week 8 AM – 3:30 PM, when staff are present.  For more information on upcoming events check out the Jones County Conservation website at  https://www.jonescountyiowa.gov/conservation/ 

Central Park Nature Center Open

Looking for a fun summer activity?  Visit the Central Park Nature Center this summer!  The Central Park Nature Center will be hosting monthly themes with special displays and interactive activities set up in the lower level of the center.  Learn about Iowa fishing during the month of June, find out what edible delicacies might be found in your yard in July, and discover Iowa’s powerful pollinators in August.  Help us document the Monarch Migration in September and try your skill at tagging migrating monarchs.  

Nature Center hours are Saturdays and Sundays, 1-5 PM and during the week 8 AM – 3:30 PM, when staff are present.  For more information on upcoming events check out the Jones County Conservation website at  https://www.jonescountyiowa.gov/conservation/ 

Board of Supervisors Meeting

Meeting Agenda
Meeting Minutes

Board of Adjustment Meeting

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Jones County Youth Conservation Crew

Youth Volunteers WANTED!  Youth ages 12-19  can join the 2024 Jones County Youth Conservation Crew.  Join conservation staff in leadership activities, educational conservation and ecology lessons, and hands on service learning  Thursday mornings in June from 9 AM - Noon.  Register at https://www.mycountyparks.com/County/Jones.aspx    

Introduction to Kayaking

Educational Introduction to Kayaking Course!  

Central Park 

Ages 10+, Parents or Gaurdian Must Be Present During The Course

Space is Limited!  Please Only Register For One Session 

Register at - https://www.mycountyparks.com/County/Jones.aspx 

Introduction to Kayaking

Educational Introduction to Kayaking Course!  

Central Park 

Ages 10+, Parents or Gaurdian Must Be Present During The Course

Space is Limited!  Please Only Register For One Session 

Register at - https://www.mycountyparks.com/County/Jones.aspx 

Central Park Nature Center Open

Looking for a fun summer activity?  Visit the Central Park Nature Center this summer!  The Central Park Nature Center will be hosting monthly themes with special displays and interactive activities set up in the lower level of the center.  Learn about Iowa fishing during the month of June, find out what edible delicacies might be found in your yard in July, and discover Iowa’s powerful pollinators in August.  Help us document the Monarch Migration in September and try your skill at tagging migrating monarchs.  

Nature Center hours are Saturdays and Sundays, 1-5 PM and during the week 8 AM – 3:30 PM, when staff are present.  For more information on upcoming events check out the Jones County Conservation website at  https://www.jonescountyiowa.gov/conservation/ 

Central Park Nature Center Open

Looking for a fun summer activity?  Visit the Central Park Nature Center this summer!  The Central Park Nature Center will be hosting monthly themes with special displays and interactive activities set up in the lower level of the center.  Learn about Iowa fishing during the month of June, find out what edible delicacies might be found in your yard in July, and discover Iowa’s powerful pollinators in August.  Help us document the Monarch Migration in September and try your skill at tagging migrating monarchs.  

Nature Center hours are Saturdays and Sundays, 1-5 PM and during the week 8 AM – 3:30 PM, when staff are present.  For more information on upcoming events check out the Jones County Conservation website at  https://www.jonescountyiowa.gov/conservation/ 

Board of Supervisors Meeting

Meeting Agenda

Board of Adjustment Meeting

Meeting Agenda

Jones County Youth Conservation Crew

Youth Volunteers WANTED!  Youth ages 12-19  can join the 2024 Jones County Youth Conservation Crew.  Join conservation staff in leadership activities, educational conservation and ecology lessons, and hands on service learning  Thursday mornings in June from 9 AM - Noon.  Register at https://www.mycountyparks.com/County/Jones.aspx    

Central Park Nature Center Open

Looking for a fun summer activity?  Visit the Central Park Nature Center this summer!  The Central Park Nature Center will be hosting monthly themes with special displays and interactive activities set up in the lower level of the center.  Learn about Iowa fishing during the month of June, find out what edible delicacies might be found in your yard in July, and discover Iowa’s powerful pollinators in August.  Help us document the Monarch Migration in September and try your skill at tagging migrating monarchs.  

Nature Center hours are Saturdays and Sundays, 1-5 PM and during the week 8 AM – 3:30 PM, when staff are present.  For more information on upcoming events check out the Jones County Conservation website at  https://www.jonescountyiowa.gov/conservation/ 

Central Park Nature Center Open

Looking for a fun summer activity?  Visit the Central Park Nature Center this summer!  The Central Park Nature Center will be hosting monthly themes with special displays and interactive activities set up in the lower level of the center.  Learn about Iowa fishing during the month of June, find out what edible delicacies might be found in your yard in July, and discover Iowa’s powerful pollinators in August.  Help us document the Monarch Migration in September and try your skill at tagging migrating monarchs.  

Nature Center hours are Saturdays and Sundays, 1-5 PM and during the week 8 AM – 3:30 PM, when staff are present.  For more information on upcoming events check out the Jones County Conservation website at  https://www.jonescountyiowa.gov/conservation/