Jones County, Iowa

Jones County Youth Conservation Crew

Youth Volunteers WANTED!  Youth ages 12-18  can join the 2025 Jones County Youth Conservation Crew.  Join conservation staff in leadership activities, educational conservation and ecology lessons, and hands on service learning  Thursday mornings in June from 9 AM - Noon.  Register at https://www.mycountyparks.com/County/Jones/Events

Native Bee Box Workshop

Join the Jones County Naturalist at the Central Park Nature Center Lower Level meeting room on Saturday, June 7th at 10 AM to learn about some if Iowa's native bees.  Find out how to attract native bees to your backyard and build a solitary bee box to take home.  (1 Bee Box Kit per family) ($10 per kit)

Click here to register to attend.

Jones County Youth Conservation Crew

Youth Volunteers WANTED!  Youth ages 12-18  can join the 2025 Jones County Youth Conservation Crew.  Join conservation staff in leadership activities, educational conservation and ecology lessons, and hands on service learning  Thursday mornings in June from 9 AM - Noon.  Register at  https://www.mycountyparks.com/County/Jones/Events  

Jones County Youth Conservation Crew

Youth Volunteers WANTED!  Youth ages 12-18  can join the 2025 Jones County Youth Conservation Crew.  Join conservation staff in leadership activities, educational conservation and ecology lessons, and hands on service learning  Thursday mornings in June from 9 AM - Noon.  Register at https://www.mycountyparks.com/County/Jones/Events

Introduction to Kayaking

Join the Jones County Naturalist for an introduction to kayaking then spend some time on the water paddling a few different styles of kayaks.  Pick one Saturday session out of three to attend - June 21, July 12, or August 2.  Sessions run from 9 AM to Noon - beginning at the Central Park Nature Center.  Bring your own PFD or use one provided.  PFD's required to be worn.   Click here to pre-register for this event.

Central Park Bumble Bee Survey

Head to the Central Park Nature Center on Saturday June 21, July 19, and August 30th from 3-5 PM to take part in the 2025 Central Park Bumble Bee Survey!  Learn about the Iowa Bumble Bee Atlas and help survey the bumble bees of Central Park.  

Jones County Youth Conservation Crew

Youth Volunteers WANTED!  Youth ages 12-18  can join the 2025 Jones County Youth Conservation Crew.  Join conservation staff in leadership activities, educational conservation and ecology lessons, and hands on service learning  Thursday mornings in June from 9 AM - Noon.  Register at https://www.mycountyparks.com/County/Jones/Events

Foraging Series

Join Monticello Parks and Recreation Staff and Jones County Conservation Naturalist, Michele Olson, for a foraging hike.  Learn how to safely identify, harvest, and enjoy nature's wild bounty!    Mark your calendar for the following Foraging Series outing dates:  Spring: April 30th, 4 PM Willow Park, Monticello.   Summer:  July 9th, 4 PM Riverside Gardens, Monticello.  Fall: October 15th, 4 PM, Central Park Nature Center.   Wear hiking footwear, comfortable tick and Mosquitoe proof clothing, a hat, and sunscreen.  Bring a water bottle and insect repellent.