Jones County, Iowa

OWLS Fall Kayaking Paddle - MISSISSIPPI RIVER - FINLEY'S LANDING TO MUD LAKE

Join Dubuque, Jackson, and Jones County Naturalists on October 4th for a kayaking adventure down the Mississippi River.  Explore the Dubuque River front from Finley's Landing to Mud Lake Park.  

This 7 mile paddle will take roughly 3-4 hours.  Enjoy the beauty of autumn on the Mississippi River  as you paddle below the beautiful bluffs of Iowa and Wisconsin.  

Cost: $10/person for kayak rental.  $5/person for bring your own kayak.  PFD, kayak, paddle, and shuttle provided with rental cost.  Shuttle available/optional for bring your own kayak.

To register for this event visit - Catalog - Dubuque County Conservation (rec1.com)

Older, Wiser, Livelier, Souls (OWLS) events are specifically geared towards 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.  

OWLS - Pine Needle Basket Class

Join us on Friday, November 1st from 9 AM - Noon to try your hand at the lovely art form of pine needle basket making.  Learn the basics of creating pine needle baskets.   Make your own small pine needle basket to take home.  Materials and instruction provided.  $10 materials fee to be paid day of class.  Participants must be 18 years old or older.  Pre-registration is required - Click here to register for this event.  (Space is limited.)  The Older Wiser Livelier programming partnership is sponsored through Dubuque, Jackson, and Jones County Conservation Departments.