Browse upcoming events sponsored by Jones County organizations.
August 6
Begin with a Bee Author Book Reading
10:00 am
Central Park Nature Center
Begin with a Bee Author Book Reading
12515 Central Park Rd
Center Junction, IA
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August 6, 2022
10:00 am
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.
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Contact: Michele Olson
(319) 481-7987
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Bumble Bee Survey
1:00 pm
Central Park Nature Center
Bumble Bee Survey
12515 Central Park Rd
Center Junction, IA
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August 6, 2022
1:00 pm
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".
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Contact: Michele Olson
(319) 481-7987
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August 7
Bumble Bee Survey
1:00 pm
Central Park Nature Center
Bumble Bee Survey
12515 Central Park Rd
Center Junction, IA
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August 7, 2022
1:00 pm
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".
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Contact: Michele Olson
(319) 481-7987
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August 10
Neal Smith Wildlife Refuge OWLs Trip
10:00 am
Neal Smith Wildlife Refuge
Neal Smith Wildlife Refuge OWLs Trip
August 10, 2022
10:00 am
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
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Contact: Jen Meyer
(563) 652-3783
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August 12
Deer & Turkey Licenses
Deer & Turkey Licenses
August 12, 2022
The 2022 Deer & Turkey licenses go on sale Monday, August 15th!
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Family Fishing Friday - Beginning Catfish Fishing!
8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Central Park Nature Center
Family Fishing Friday - Beginning Catfish Fishing!
12515 Central Park Rd
Center Junction, IA
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August 12, 2022
8:00 am · 12:00 pm
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.
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Contact: Michele Olson
(319) 481-7987
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August 13
Deer & Turkey Licenses
Deer & Turkey Licenses
August 12, 2022
The 2022 Deer & Turkey licenses go on sale Monday, August 15th!
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Perseid Meteor Shower
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Central Park Nature Center
Perseid Meteor Shower
12515 Central Park Rd
Center Junction, IA
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August 13, 2022
1:00 pm · 5:00 pm
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.
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Contact: Michele Olson
(319) 481-7987
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August 14
Deer & Turkey Licenses
Deer & Turkey Licenses
August 12, 2022
The 2022 Deer & Turkey licenses go on sale Monday, August 15th!
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Perseid Meteor Shower
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Central Park Nature Center
Perseid Meteor Shower
12515 Central Park Rd
Center Junction, IA
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August 14, 2022
1:00 pm · 5:00 pm
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.
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Contact: Michele Olson
(319) 481-7987
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August 18
Conservation Board Meeting
6:00 pm
Central Park Nature Center
OWLs Tour of Big Sand Mound Preserve
9:00 am
Environmental Learning Center Muscatine
OWLs Tour of Big Sand Mound Preserve
3300 Cedar Street
Muscatine, IA
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August 18, 2022
9:00 am
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
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Contact: Jess Wagner
(563) 652-3783
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Board of Health Meeting
6:30 pm
Jones County Annex
August 20
Nighttime Neighbors
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Central Park Nature Center
Nighttime Neighbors
12515 Central Park Rd
Center Junction, IA
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August 20, 2022
1:00 pm · 5:00 pm
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.
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Contact: Michele Olson
(319) 481-7987
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August 21
Nighttime Neighbors
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Central Park Nature Center
Nighttime Neighbors
12515 Central Park Rd
Center Junction, IA
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August 21, 2022
1:00 pm · 5:00 pm
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.
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Contact: Michele Olson
(319) 481-7987
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August 26
Art in the Park - Learn about Amate Bark Art
9:00 am
Central Park Nature Center
Art in the Park - Learn about Amate Bark Art
12515 Central Park Rd
Center Junction, IA
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August 26, 2022
9:00 am
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.
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Contact: Michele Olson
(319) 481-7987
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August 27
Extreme Weather
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Central Park Nature Center
Extreme Weather
12515 Central Park Rd
Center Junction, IA
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August 27, 2022
1:00 pm · 5:00 pm
Head to the Central Park Nature Center on Saturday and Sunday, August 27th and 28th to check out the Extreme Weather weekend displays. Discover what causes storms. Learn how they predict extreme weather. Find out what you can do to prepare for dangerous weather. Make a fun tornado in a bottle.
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Contact: Michele Olson
(319) 481-7987
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August 28
Extreme Weather
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Central Park Nature Center
Extreme Weather
12515 Central Park Rd
Center Junction, IA
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August 28, 2022
1:00 pm · 5:00 pm
Head to the Central Park Nature Center on Saturday and Sunday, August 27th and 28th to check out the Extreme Weather weekend displays. Discover what causes storms. Learn how they predict extreme weather. Find out what you can do to prepare for dangerous weather. Make a fun tornado in a bottle.
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Contact: Michele Olson
(319) 481-7987
naturalist@co.jones.ia.us Website Posted by:
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August 31
Monarch Tagging
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Central Park Nature Center
Monarch Tagging
12515 Central Park Rd
Center Junction, IA
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August 31, 2022
1:00 pm · 5:00 pm
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.
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Contact: Michele Olson
(319) 481-7987
naturalist@co.jones.ia.us Website Posted by:
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