Central Park Nature Center Holiday Open House
Central Park Nature Center
12515 Central Park Rd
Center Junction
December 21, 2024
10:00 am · 3:30 pm
Celebrate the Holidays at Central Park during the Holiday Open House events held on early out Wednesdays, December 4th, 11th, and 18th from 1-4 PM and on Saturday, December 21 from 10 AM - 3:30 PM. Check out the "SNOW FUN" monthly themed exhibits and activities, do a craft to take home, enjoy hot chocolate and cookies, enter the coloring contest, and go snowshoeing on the trails of Central Park (if snow allows). Don't forget to visit the Jones County Wild For Reading StoryWalk® Trail to read the book - Once Upon a Winter Day by Liz Woodruff.
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Contact: Michele Olson
(319) 481-7987
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Central Park Snowshoe Hike & Scavenger Hunt!
Central Park Nature Center
12515 Central Park Rd
Center Junction
January 15, 2025
2:30 pm
Join the Jones County Naturalist for a fun guided snowshoe hike and scavenger hunt at Central Park. Learn some common Iowa animal tracks and sign as you complete an eye spy scavenger hunt. Enjoy cocoa and cookies following the hike. Meet in the Nature Center Lower Level Meeting Room at 2:30 PM on Wednesday January 15th. Wear snow gear and boots. We'll provide the snowshoes. No snow - no worries - we can still hike. All ages welcome to attend. Participants should register at https://www.mycountyparks.com/County/Jones.aspx
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Contact: Michele Olson
(319) 481-7987
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Central Park Snowshoe Hike & Scavenger Hunt!
Central Park Nature Center
12515 Central Park Rd
Center Junction
January 22, 2025
2:30 pm
Join the Jones County Naturalist for a fun guided snowshoe hike and scavenger hunt at Central Park. Learn some common Iowa animal tracks and sign as you complete an eye spy scavenger hunt. Enjoy cocoa and cookies following the hike. Meet in the Nature Center Lower Level Meeting Room at 2:30 PM on Wednesday January 22nd. Wear snow gear and boots. We'll provide the snowshoes. No snow - no worries - we can still hike. All ages welcome to attend. Participants should register at https://www.mycountyparks.com/County/Jones.aspx
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Contact: Michele Olson
(319) 481-7987
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OLDER WISER LIVELIER SOULS - Snowshoeing Whitewater Canyon!
Whitewater Canyon
29912 9th Avenue.
Bernard
January 24, 2025
1:00 pm
Explore this winter wonderland with our Naturalist- led snowshoe hike! Join us on Friday, January 24th at 1 PM at the Whitewater Canyon parking lot. Bring your own snowshoes or reserve a pair to use when you register. Pre-registration required. Click here to register for this event. No snow! We'll hike it anyway!
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Contact: Michele Olson
(319) 481-7987
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Bluebird House Workshop
Central Park Nature Center
12515 Central Park Rd
Center Junction
February 8, 2025
10:00 am
Learn about the amazing Eastern Bluebird
and build a bluebird house to take home!
Central Park Nature Center
February 8
10 AM
Lower Level Meeting Room
Registration Required: $10 per kit - 2 total kits per family limitation.
Bluebird House kits sponsored by the Friends of Jones County Conservation & Nature Center
Register at: https://www.mycountyparks.com/County/Jones.aspx
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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.
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 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.
For More Information
Contact: Michele Olson
(319) 481-7987
naturalist@jonescountyiowa.gov Website Posted by:
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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.
For More Information
Contact: Michele Olson
(319) 481-7987
naturalist@jonescountyiowa.gov Website Posted by:
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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.
