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Central Park Volunteer Prairie Seed Harvests

Volunteer Opportunity: Central Park Prairie Seed Harvest

Join the Jones County Conservation Department staff to help harvest prairie seed for future prairie restoration projects!

No experience is necessary — we’ll provide a brief training session at the start of each volunteer day.

What to Bring:

• Long pants and sturdy hiking shoes.

• A water bottle.

• Work gloves and a hard pruner (if you have one).

All other equipment will be provided.

Come enjoy the outdoors, learn about local ecosystems, and make a difference in restoring native prairies!

Solid Waste Management Commission Meeting - Solid waste commission

Meeting Agenda

O.W.L.S. Sandhill Crane Migration & Aldo Leopold Center Tour Field Day

Join Naturalists from Dubuque, Jackson, and Jones County on a trip for a private visit to the Aldo Leopold Center, Leopold Shack, and witness the fall migration of thousands of sandhill cranes.

The Aldo Leopold Center is located about 2 hours from Dubuque near Baraboo, Wisconsin. Space is limited and the cost of $71 covers transportation to the center by van, along with the tour of the center, shack and bird blind for observing the cranes.  Car pooling arrangements will be available from the Hurstville Nature Center, Central Park Nature Center, and the EB Lyons Nature Center. 

Click here for more information on this event.

Anyone wishing to attend this event must pre-register at https://secure.rec1.com/IA/dubuque-county-ia/catalog

Space is limited! 

O.W.L.S. (Older, Wiser, Livelier, Souls) events sponsored by Dubuque, Jackson, and Jones County Conservation Departments are open to all adults.

Veterans Day - County Offices Closed

Amazing ATLATL Fun!

Throwback Skills: Atlatl Spear Throwing

Join the Jones County Naturalist to learn how to safely throw spears using an atlatl, an ancient hunting tool. Test your aim on a variety of fun, seasonal targets in this hands-on program!

This Early Out Wednesday activity will take place at the Central Park Nature Center on:

• Tuesday, November 12 at 2:30 PM

• Tuesday, November 19 at 2:30 PM

Who Can Attend:
Open to interested adults and youth ages 8 and up.  All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Registration:
Online registration is required. Space is limited. Participants may register for one or both sessions—each date is listed separately.

  Click Here To Register

Pine Needle Art Class - Baskets

Come learn how to make a beautiful simple pine needle basket.  Create your own mini basket to take home.  All materials will be provided.  Classes will take place from 9 AM - 1 PM in the lower level meeting room of the Central Park Nature Center.  A lite lunch will be provided by the Friends of Jones County Conservation and Nature Center.  This class is sponsored by the Jones County Conservation Board and Friends of Jones County Conservation and Nature Center.  Participants must register for each class separately.  $10 cost per person per class.  Click here to register.

Amazing ATLATL Fun!

Throwback Skills: Atlatl Spear Throwing

Join the Jones County Naturalist to learn how to safely throw spears using an atlatl, an ancient hunting tool. Test your aim on a variety of fun, seasonal targets in this hands-on program!

This Early Out Wednesday activity will take place at the Central Park Nature Center on:

• Tuesday, November 12 at 2:30 PM

• Tuesday, November 19 at 2:30 PM

Who Can Attend:
Open to interested adults and youth ages 8 and up.  All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Registration:
Online registration is required. Space is limited. Participants may register for one or both sessions—each date is listed separately.

  Click Here To Register

Thanksgiving - County Offices Closed

Thanksgiving - County Offices Closed