Older Wiser Livelier Souls Snowshoeing & Chili Lunch at Central Park!
Central Park Nature Center
12515 Central Park Rd
Center Junction
February 28, 2025
10:00 am
Join Naturalists from Dubuque, Jackson, and Jones County Conservation Departments and other Older Wiser Livelier Souls participants for food and friendship as we explore the trails of Central Park on this Naturalist-led snowshoe hike! Bring your own snowshoes or reserve a pair to use when you register. This event will take place on Friday, February 28th, at 10 AM. A light chili lunch, provided by the Friends of Jones County Conservation and Nature Center will follow snowshoeing. Pre-registration is required. Click here to register. No snow! No problem - we'll hike anyway:-)
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Contact: Michele Olson
(319) 481-7987
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FLY Tying Classes
Central Park Nature Center
12515 Central Park Rd
Center Junction
March 6, 2025
5:00 pm · 7:00 pm
Do you like to fish? Have you ever thought about learning to tie your own flies? Join Hawkeye Fly Tyer - Mike Jacobs as he leads FLY Tying Classes in March at the Central Park Nature Center. Learn to tie 3 new flies from 5-7 PM Thursday evening in March (March 6, 13, 20, and 27). This class is a great introduction to fly tying and will include expert advise and instruction to participants attending. A fly tying vise will be provided during each class for each registered participant. All materials for tying flies will be included. Total cost for materials - only $20. (Cash or check payable to Mike Jacobs at the first class.) Space is limited! Pre-registration is REQUIRED! Click here to register. Please note - Participants 13 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
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Contact: Michele Olson
(319) 481-7987
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FLY Tying Classes
Central Park Nature Center
12515 Central Park Rd
Center Junction
March 13, 2025
5:00 pm · 7:00 pm
Do you like to fish? Have you ever thought about learning to tie your own flies? Join Hawkeye Fly Tyer - Mike Jacobs as he leads FLY Tying Classes in March at the Central Park Nature Center. Learn to tie 3 new flies from 5-7 PM Thursday evening in March (March 6, 13, 20, and 27). This class is a great introduction to fly tying and will include expert advise and instruction to participants attending. A fly tying vise will be provided during each class for each registered participant. All materials for tying flies will be included. Total cost for materials - only $20. (Cash or check payable to Mike Jacobs at the first class.) Space is limited! Pre-registration is REQUIRED! Click here to register. Please note - Participants 13 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
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Contact: Michele Olson
(319) 481-7987
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FLY Tying Classes
Central Park Nature Center
12515 Central Park Rd
Center Junction
March 20, 2025
5:00 pm · 7:00 pm
Do you like to fish? Have you ever thought about learning to tie your own flies? Join Hawkeye Fly Tyer - Mike Jacobs as he leads FLY Tying Classes in March at the Central Park Nature Center. Learn to tie 3 new flies from 5-7 PM Thursday evening in March (March 6, 13, 20, and 27). This class is a great introduction to fly tying and will include expert advise and instruction to participants attending. A fly tying vise will be provided during each class for each registered participant. All materials for tying flies will be included. Total cost for materials - only $20. (Cash or check payable to Mike Jacobs at the first class.) Space is limited! Pre-registration is REQUIRED! Click here to register. Please note - Participants 13 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
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Contact: Michele Olson
(319) 481-7987
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OWLS Skunk Cabbage Hike
Swiss Valley Nature Center
13606 Swiss Valley Rd
Peosta
March 21, 2025
10:30 am · 12:00 pm
Wear your hiking footwear and get ready for an adventure! Join Naturalists from Dubuque, Jackson, and Jones County as we hike to the Hanging Bog at the Swiss Valley Nature Preserve in search of one of the first emerging plants of spring, the illusive Skunk Cabbage!
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
For More Information
Contact: Michele Olson
(319) 481-7987
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FLY Tying Classes
Central Park Nature Center
12515 Central Park Rd
Center Junction
March 27, 2025
5:00 pm · 7:00 pm
Do you like to fish? Have you ever thought about learning to tie your own flies? Join Hawkeye Fly Tyer - Mike Jacobs as he leads FLY Tying Classes in March at the Central Park Nature Center. Learn to tie 3 new flies from 5-7 PM Thursday evening in March (March 6, 13, 20, and 27). This class is a great introduction to fly tying and will include expert advise and instruction to participants attending. A fly tying vise will be provided during each class for each registered participant. All materials for tying flies will be included. Total cost for materials - only $20. (Cash or check payable to Mike Jacobs at the first class.) Space is limited! Pre-registration is REQUIRED! Click here to register. Please note - Participants 13 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
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Contact: Michele Olson
(319) 481-7987
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Annual Midwest Crane Count
Jones County
April 12, 2025
5:30 am · 7:30 am
Help monitor the abundance and distribution of Sandhill and Whooping Cranes in Jones County. Join us at sunrise on Saturday April 12th. Contact the Jones County Crane Counter Coordinator, Michele Olson for more information and to learn how you can participate.
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Contact: Michele Olson
(319) 481-7987
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Providing programs and recreational opportunities that preserve and enhance our natural and cultural resources. Residents and visitors are encouraged to join us in the great outdoors, exploring Jones County's many parks, wildlife areas, and trails.
