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Events for April 2025

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2025 Woodcock Watch!
7:00 pm
Whitewater Canyon

2025 Woodcock Watch!

29912 9th Avenue
Bernard, IA
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April 4, 2025
7:00 pm

Join Dubuque, Jackson, and Jones County Conservation Naturalists at Whitewater Canyon on Friday, April 4th at 7 PM to learn about the amazing aerial display of the American woodcock! Dress for the weather and be prepared for a short sunset hike.

For More Information
Contact: Michele Olson
(319) 481-7987
naturalist@jonescountyiowa.gov
Website

Posted by: Conservation

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Annual Midwest Crane Count
5:30 am to 7:30 am
Jones County

Annual Midwest Crane Count

April 12, 2025
5:30 am · 7:30 am

Help monitor the abundance and distribution of Sandhill and Whooping Cranes in Jones County. Join us at sunrise on Saturday April 12th. Contact the Jones County Crane Counter Coordinator, Michele Olson for more information and to learn how you can participate.

For More Information
Contact: Michele Olson
(319) 481-7987
naturalist@jonescountyiowa.gov
Website

Posted by: Conservation

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OWLS - Woodland Wildflower Walk
9:30 am
Mississippi Palisades State Park

OWLS - Woodland Wildflower Walk

16327A IL Rte. 84
Park City, IA
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April 17, 2025
9:30 am

Enjoy beautiful spring wildflowers as we hike the trails of Mississippi Palisades State Park! OWLS (Older, Wiser, Livelier, Souls) events offer programs for adults and are sponsored by Dubuque, Jackson, and Jones County Conservation Departments. Carpooling for the Mississippi Palisades outing from Central Park will meet at 7:30 AM in front of the Central Park Nature Center. Those traveling on their own to Palisades can meet there at 9:30 AM. The wildflower walk will take place from 9:45 AM through Noon and will be followed by a picnic lunch. BYOL Carpooling will also take place from Swiss Valley in Dubuque County and Hurstville Interpretive Center in Jackson County. Please call (319)481-7987 to arrange carpooling from Central Park. Please contact Jess at jwagner@jacksoncounty.iowa.gov to register for this event.

For More Information
Contact: Michele Olson
(319) 481-7987
naturalist@jonescountyiowa.gov
Website

Posted by: Conservation

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Veteran Affairs Commission Meeting - Veteran's Affairs Commissioners Meeting
9:00 am
Jones County Annex

Veteran Affairs Commission Meeting - Veteran's Affairs Commissioners Meeting

105 Broadway Place
Anamosa, IA
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April 21, 2025
9:00 am

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April 22

Central Park Earth Day Volunteer Litter Pick-Up
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Central Park Nature Center

Central Park Earth Day Volunteer Litter Pick-Up

12515 Central Park Rd
Center Junction, IA
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April 22, 2025
10:00 am · 12:00 pm

Join the “Pick-Up Iowa” 2025 effort! Help us keep our parks clean! Meet conservation staff in front of the Central Park Nature Center on Earth Day April 22 at 10 AM to receive a map, trash bags, garbage picker-uppers, & protective gloves. Take a picture to share with us on Facebook.

For More Information
Contact: Michele Olson
(319) 481-7987
naturalist@jonescountyiowa.gov
Website

Posted by: Conservation

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Foraging Series
4:00 pm
Willow Park

Foraging Series

511 East Oak Street
Monticello, IA
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April 30, 2025
4:00 pm

Join Monticello Parks and Recreation Staff and Jones County Conservation Naturalist, Michele Olson, for a foraging hike. Learn how to safely identify, harvest, and enjoy nature's wild bounty! Mark your calendar for the following Foraging Series outing dates: Spring: April 30th, 4 PM Willow Park, Monticello. Summer: July 9th, 4 PM Riverside Gardens, Monticello. Fall: October 15th, 4 PM, Central Park Nature Center. Wear hiking footwear, comfortable tick and Mosquitoe proof clothing, a hat, and sunscreen. Bring a water bottle and insect repellent.

For More Information
Contact: Michele Olson
(319) 481-7987
naturalist@jonescountyiowa.gov
Website

Posted by: Conservation

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Calendar

Events for April 2025

2025 Woodcock Watch!

Annual Midwest Crane Count

OWLS - Woodland Wildflower Walk

Veteran Affairs Commission Meeting - Veteran's Affairs Commissioners Meeting

Central Park Earth Day Volunteer Litter Pick-Up

Foraging Series

Upcoming Holiday Closure Schedule