Central Park Nature Center Holiday Open House Events
posted on 11/30/23 
Mark your calendars for the Central Park Nature Center Holiday Open House days set for Saturday Dec. 16th and Wednesdays Dec. 20th and 27th from 10 AM through 3:30 PM.
Bring the whole family to learn about winter birds and bird feeding through fun interactive displays and activities. Watch the Nature Center live animals being fed (begins at 11 AM). Make a craft of the day and sit a spell while you enter our winter coloring contest.
If we have enough snow - check-out a pair of snowshoes and head outside to explore the trails of Central Park. No snow? - Take a hike or drive around the park to look for wildlife and participate in the Central Park Holiday Digital Scavenger Hunt to win a prize.
Visit Central Park on Saturday the 16th to watch the runners participating in the B & W Racing Services, LLC Annual Polar Run 5 K, 800 M Candy Cane 10 and under kids run, and Reindeer Plunge that will be occurring in the park with events staggered from 12:45 – 2 PM. (Runner’s registration link found on their Facebook page.)
Before you go, have a holiday treat and cup of hot chocolate courtesy of the Friends of Jones County Conservation and Nature Center. Bring the whole family for some holiday fun!!! Visit https://www.jonescountyiowa.gov/conservation/ for more information on upcoming programs and events.
