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Nachusa Grassland Older Livelier Wiser (O.W.Ls) Trip

Early summer is a perfect time to check out a new prairie and a new area! On July 2nd join Dubuque, Jackson, and Jones County Conservation naturalists as we take a trip to Nachusa Grassland. Nachusa Grassland is a 4,100-acre prairie owned by the Nature Conservancy and is comprised of both remnant and replanted prairie. Nachusa Grassland is home to hundreds of plant and animal species including a bison herd. Participants will meet at the Hurstville Interpretive Center at 8 am and carpool/caravan to Nachusa Grassland, roughly a 2-hour drive. We will hike the trails and learn about prairie ecology. This is an O.W.Ls program which is for adults interested in learning about our natural history. Please register 48 hours in advance. To register call Jackson County Conservation at (563) 652-3783 or email tvorwald@jacksoncounty.iowa.gov.  Limited carpooling space available.  Click here for more information.

Board of Supervisors Meeting

Meeting Agenda

Independence Day - County Offices Closed

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/ 

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/ 

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/ 

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/