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Solid Waste Management Commission Meeting - JCSWMC May Board Meeting

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Ems Advisory Council Meeting

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Board of Health Meeting - Special Meeting

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Veteran Affairs Commission Meeting - Veterans Commissioner Meeting

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Spring Bird Walk

Join the Jones County Naturalist and area birders for a fun "Spring Bird Walk" at Central Park on Friday, May 13th from 5:30 - 7:30 PM.  We'll begin out walk outside the Central Park Nature Centers Lower Level.  Bring your own binoculars or borrow a pair of ours.  Please register for this event at https://www.mycountyparks.com/County/Jones.aspx  

Board of Supervisors Meeting

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Public Hearing- American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding

Ems Advisory Council Meeting

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Hamilton Prairie Walk (Older, Wiser, Livelier, Souls)

Calling all plant nerds. Join Dubuque, Jackson, and Jones County Conservation OWLs (Older Wiser Livelier, Souls) group as we explore the natural beauty of Hamilton prairie. On Thursday, May 19, at 6 pm the we will explore Ray Hamilton’s prairie located at the corner of Codfish Hollow Rd. and 288th Ave Maquoketa, IA. Right across the road from the Codfish Hollow Barnstormers concert venue. Through a guided prairie hike we will look for and learn about native prairie plants. Hamilton’s prairie has been managed as a biological preserve for the past 35 years and is a shining example of a privately owned prairie. With a mixture of remnant and restored prairie Hamilton’s prairie will entrance plant lovers and give a glimpse into Iowa’s natural history. This prairie hike is geared towards adults but all ages are welcome. Please come dressed for the weather. Register 48 hours in advanced.   To register call (563) 652-3783 or email tvorwald@jacksoncounty.iowa.gov  

Additional Upcoming Hamilton prairie hikes: June 30, August 18, September 22
 

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OWL's (Older Wiser Livelier Souls) Aldo Leopold Foundation Day Trip

Join Dubuque, Jackson, and Jones County Conservation OWL’s (Older Wiser Livelier) group as we take a day trip to the Aldo Leopold Foundation and take of guided hike and tour of the Leopold shack. Famed as the “godfather” of modern conservation and the author of the influential “A Sand County Almanac,” Aldo Leopold is one of the famous figures in conservation. On Friday, May 27 we will take a day trip to The Aldo Leopold Foundation and take a tour of the Leopold shack. The shack is where Aldo Leopold wrote much of the Sand County Almanac. On our way home we will also stop by Pewits Nest State Natural Area to stretch our legs with a hike and see the glacially formed gorge and its series of waterfalls. This program is $5 per person. Those registered to carpool will meet at the Central Park Nature Center at 7 AM, Hurstville Interpretive Center at 7:30 am, and Swiss Valley Nature Center at 8:00 am. Limited carpooling is available. Come dresses for the weather. Bring a packed lunch and water bottle. OWL’s programs are open to all adults. For questions email tvorwald@jacksoncounty.iowa.gov

To register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/leopold-shack-trip-tickets-288763097197

Serenity Stones

Head to the Central Park Nature Center between the hours of 1 and 5 PM on Saturday or Sunday, May 28th and 29th to get creative and make your own serenity stone to take home.  Check out the Nature Center exhibits and view the live reptiles and amphibians that call the center home.    This event is a fun for all ages come and go event.  

Serenity Stones

Head to the Central Park Nature Center between the hours of 1 and 5 PM on Saturday or Sunday, May 28th and 29th to get creative and make your own serenity stone to take home.  Check out the Nature Center exhibits and view the live reptiles and amphibians that call the center home.    This event is a fun for all ages come and go event.  

Serenity Stones

Head to the Central Park Nature Center between the hours of 1 and 5 PM on Saturday or Sunday, May 28th and 29th to get creative and make your own serenity stone to take home.  Check out the Nature Center exhibits and view the live reptiles and amphibians that call the center home.    This event is a fun for all ages come and go event.