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Board of Supervisors Meeting

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Solid Waste Management Commission Meeting - JCSWMC August Meeting

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911 Service Board Meeting - August meeting

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Begin with a Bee Author Book Reading

Join us at 10 AM on Saturday, August 6th at the Central Park Nature Center as Jacqueline Briggs Martin, one of the Authors of Begin with a Bee, reads to us and talks about the writing process that went into developing this special childrens book.    All ages welcome to attend.  Weather permitting this book reading will take place outside the lower level of the Nature Center.  Bring your own bag chair.  This book reading will kick off the newest story featured in the Jones County Wild For Reading StoryWalk® at Central Park.  

Bumble Bee Survey

Visit the Central Park Nature Center between 1 and 5 PM on Saturday and Sunday, August 6 & 7 to learn how you can participate in the bumble bee survey.  Learn about Iowa's bumble bees and take a close look at a bumble bee.  Then head over to the Jones County Wild for Reading StoryWalk® Trail to read the book "Begin with a Bee".

Bumble Bee Survey

Visit the Central Park Nature Center between 1 and 5 PM on Saturday and Sunday, August 6 & 7 to learn how you can participate in the bumble bee survey.  Learn about Iowa's bumble bees and take a close look at a bumble bee.  Then head over to the Jones County Wild for Reading StoryWalk® Trail to read the book "Begin with a Bee".

Conservation Board Meeting

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Board of Supervisors Meeting

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Neal Smith Wildlife Refuge OWLs Trip

Join the OWLS (Older Livelier Wiser Souls) group on a trip to tour the Neal Smith Wildlife Refuge.  Carpooling is available from the Dubuque, Jackson, and Jones County Conservation Board Nature Centers at 7 AM.  Cost is $5 per person to attend.  Participants will be given a tour of the education center and gree houses, go on a few short hikes, enjoy a picnic lunch, and go on a guided driving tour to view bison and elk herds.   Register at (563)652-3783  or email jmeyer@jacksoncounty.iowa.gov  

Family Fishing Friday - Beginning Catfish Fishing!

Join Jones County Conservation Department Staff as you learn some tricks and tips on how to catch channel catfish at Central Park.  Use your own equipment or borrow some of ours to try out your new fishing skills.   Bait will be provided.  Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.   Don't forget to bring sunscreen and insect repellent and dress for the weather.   Anyone 16 and over must have a valid Iowa Fishng License to fish.   Want to take fish home for supper? - Bring your cooler and ice. Pre-registration is required.  Click here to register.

Perseid Meteor Shower

Learn about the perseid meteor shower on Saturday and Sunday, August 13 and 14th, between the hours of 1 and 5 PM at the Central Park Nature Center.   Make your own mini-telescope to take home.  

Perseid Meteor Shower

Learn about the perseid meteor shower on Saturday and Sunday, August 13 and 14th, between the hours of 1 and 5 PM at the Central Park Nature Center.   Make your own mini-telescope to take home.  

Planning And Zoning Commission Meeting

OWLs Tour of Big Sand Mound Preserve

Join the Jackson, Jones, and Dubuque County OWLS (Older Wiser Livelier Souls ) Group for a tour of the Big Sand Mound Preserve.  Big Sand Mound Preserve is a privately owned preserve with one of the highest concentrations of endangered species in the state with more than 400 types of plants surviving in undisturbed prairies and woodland habitat.  Carpooling from each counties respective Nature Center will occur at 7 AM.  8-9 AM is an optional  self-guided tour of the Environmental Learning Center.  9 AM is the caravan to Big Sand Mound Preserve for the tour.  This program is free.  Dress for the weather, wear hiking footwear, and bring a sack lunch and water to drink.    Register by calling (563)652-3783 or emailing jwagner@jacksoncounty.iowa.gov   

Nighttime Neighbors

Stop by the Central Park Nature Center anytime from 1-5 PM on Saturday and Sunday, August 20 and 21 to learn about some of your nighttime neighbors.    

Nighttime Neighbors

Stop by the Central Park Nature Center anytime from 1-5 PM on Saturday and Sunday, August 20 and 21 to learn about some of your nighttime neighbors.    

Board of Adjustment Meeting

Art in the Park - Learn about Amate Bark Art

Head to the Central Park Nature Center at 9 AM on Friday, August 26,  for this months Art in the Park theme - Learn about Amate Bark Art.   Create your own work of art to take home!  All ages wlecome to attend.

Monarch Tagging

Become a scientist for a day!  Bring your family to Central Park to learn about, capture, and tag migrating monarch butterflies.  Bring your own net or borrow one of ours.  Check-in at the Central Park Nature Center to receive instructions and tagging equipment.