Central Park Nature Center Open
Central Park Nature Center
12515 Central Park Rd
Center Junction
August 8, 2026
1:00 pm · 5:00 pm
Looking for a fun summer activity?
Visit the Central Park Nature Center!
Join us to view the 2026 Jones County Walking Through History temporary exhibit! View exhibits featuring artifacts left by past inhabitants of Jones County, and enjoy several hands-on activities and games in the Nature Center’s lower level.
Summer Nature Center Hours
- Saturdays: 1–5 PM (Memorial Day through Labor Day weekend)
- Weekdays: 8 AM–3:30 PM, when staff are present
For more information on upcoming events, visit the Jones County Conservation website.
For More Information
Contact: Michele Olson
(319) 481-7987
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Conservation Board Meeting
Central Park Nature Center
12515 Central Park Road
Center Junction
August 10, 2026
6:30 pm
Meeting Agenda
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Jones County REAP Committee Annual Grant Review & Comment Session
Central Park Nature Center
12515 Central Park Rd
Center Junction
August 12, 2026
10:00 am
Did you know REAP Grant applications for City Park/Open Space and County Conservation grant applications are required to get comments from their local county REAP committee? The 2026 Jones County REAP Committee Grant Review Meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 12th beginning at 10 AM. Interested individuals are invited to attend. Members of the Jones County REAP Committee will meet in the Central Park Nature Centers Lower-Level Meeting Room to review and comment on proposed 2026 Jones County REAP Project applications. The meeting agenda will include the election of Jones County REAP Committee officers, review of grants being submitted with input and recommendations on any proposed projects, and updates on any 2024/2025 Jones County REAP Grants awarded.
For More Information
Contact: Michele Olson
(319) 481-7987
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Central Park Nature Center Open
Central Park Nature Center
12515 Central Park Rd
Center Junction
August 15, 2026
1:00 pm · 5:00 pm
Looking for a fun summer activity?
Visit the Central Park Nature Center!
Join us to view the 2026 Jones County Walking Through History temporary exhibit! View exhibits featuring artifacts left by past inhabitants of Jones County, and enjoy several hands-on activities and games in the Nature Center’s lower level.
Summer Nature Center Hours
- Saturdays: 1–5 PM (Memorial Day through Labor Day weekend)
- Weekdays: 8 AM–3:30 PM, when staff are present
For more information on upcoming events, visit the Jones County Conservation website.
For More Information
Contact: Michele Olson
(319) 481-7987
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OWLS - Wildlife Prairie Park Trip
Wildlife Prairie Park
3826 N. Taylor Road
Hanna City
August 18, 2026
8:00 am · 4:30 pm
Join us for our August OWLS event and take a walk on the wild side!
Wildlife Prairie Park is located just outside of Peoria Illinois with a mission to educate and provide recreational opportunities that inspire learning about conservation. Learn about the animals that call the Midwest home!
Cost is $25/ person and includes admission, an educational guided tour, and train ticket. Participants will meet at the Hurstville Interpretive Center at 8am to carpool/ caravan to WPP. Participants can bring a sack lunch, but there are a few places in the park to get small food items like sandwiches.
Older Wiser Livelier Souls (OWLS) events are for adults 18 years+.
Please register online at https://3common.com/wildlifeprairiepark by Monday August 10th by 5pm. For more information or questions, email mjurczyk@jacksoncounty.iowa.gov or call (563) 652-3783
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Contact: Macey Yaeger
(563) 652-3783
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Central Park Nature Center Open
Central Park Nature Center
12515 Central Park Rd
Center Junction
August 22, 2026
1:00 pm · 5:00 pm
Looking for a fun summer activity?
Visit the Central Park Nature Center!
Join us to view the 2026 Jones County Walking Through History temporary exhibit! View exhibits featuring artifacts left by past inhabitants of Jones County, and enjoy several hands-on activities and games in the Nature Center’s lower level.
Summer Nature Center Hours
- Saturdays: 1–5 PM (Memorial Day through Labor Day weekend)
- Weekdays: 8 AM–3:30 PM, when staff are present
For more information on upcoming events, visit the Jones County Conservation website.
For More Information
Contact: Michele Olson
(319) 481-7987
naturalist@jonescountyiowa.gov Website Posted by:
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