Conservation Board Meeting
Central Park Nature Center
12515 Central Park Road
Center Junction
May 11, 2026
6:30 pm
Meeting Agenda
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OWLS - Disc Golf 101
Prairie Creek Recreation Area
1215 E Summit St
Maquoketa
May 27, 2026
10:00 am · 12:00 pm
Join Naturalists in learning all about disc golf. We will cover the rules, how to play, and then break up into groups to play the course at the park.
Disc golf is a popular outdoor activity and disc golf courses are found in most communities.
This is an OWLS event - sponsored by Dubuque, Jackson, and Jones County Conservation - and is open to all adults.
This is a great opportunity for adults who don't know the rules or how to play to learn more about the game!
Free event.
Registration required.
Call (563) 652-3783 or email conservation@jacksoncounty.iowa.gov to register.
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Contact: Jess Wagner
(563) 652-3783
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Jones County Youth Conservation Crew
Central Park Nature Center
12515 Central Park Rd
Center Junction
June 4, 2026
9:00 am · 12:00 pm
Youth Volunteers WANTED! Youth ages 12-18 can join the 2026 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
For More Information
Contact: Michele Olson
(319) 481-7987
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Jones County Youth Conservation Crew
Central Park Nature Center
12515 Central Park Rd
Center Junction
June 11, 2026
9:00 am · 12:00 pm
Youth Volunteers WANTED! Youth ages 12-18 can join the 2026 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
For More Information
Contact: Michele Olson
(319) 481-7987
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Central Park Iowa Young Birders Association Outing
Central Park Nature Center
12515 Central Park Rd
Center Junction
June 13, 2026
9:00 am · 11:00 am
Join the Iowa Young Birders Association for a fun morning of birdwatching at Central Park — perfect for kids and families!
We’ll meet at the Central Park Nature Center at 9:00 AM to say hello and learn a little about birds before heading out on the trails together. We’ll see how many different bird species we can spot along the way!
Please wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather. Binoculars and bird guides will be available to borrow, or you’re welcome to bring your own.
New birders welcome - you do not have to be a current member of the Iowa Young Birders Association to attend.

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Contact: Michele Olson
(319) 481-7987
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Jones County Youth Conservation Crew
Central Park Nature Center
12515 Central Park Rd
Center Junction
June 18, 2026
9:00 am · 12:00 pm
Youth Volunteers WANTED! Youth ages 12-18 can join the 2026 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
For More Information
Contact: Michele Olson
(319) 481-7987
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Jones County Youth Conservation Crew
Central Park Nature Center
12515 Central Park Rd
Center Junction
June 25, 2026
9:00 am · 12:00 pm
Youth Volunteers WANTED! Youth ages 12-18 can join the 2026 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
For More Information
Contact: Michele Olson
(319) 481-7987
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Discovering Chimney Swifts & Nighthawks! - Part of the Walk & Learn Birds & Binocular Series
Monticello Pocket Park
114 East 1st Street
Monticello
July 16, 2026
7:00 pm · 9:00 pm
Join the Walk & Learn: Birds and Binoculars Series this Summer!
Lace up your walking shoes, grab your binoculars (and bird field guide if you have one), and join fellow birding enthusiasts as we learn about Iowa’s chimney swifts and nighthawks. Along the way, we’re sure to spot other resident birds as we hike to and from several Monticello public parks in search of these special species.
We’ll meet at the Monticello Pocket Park at 7:00 PM for brief introductions before beginning our hike.
New to birding? No problem! Everyone is welcome to attend this relaxed, educational birdwatching outing.
Binoculars and field guides will be provided, or feel free to bring your own.
This series is co-sponsored by the Monticello Parks & Recreation Deaprtment and the Jones County Conservation Board.

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Contact: Michele Olson
(319) 481-7987
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