Snowshoeing Whitewater Canyon - Older Wiser Livelier Souls -
Whitewater Canyon
29912 9th Avenue.
Bernard
January 23, 2026
1:00 pm
Explore this winter wonderland with our Naturalist- led snowshoe hike! Join us on Friday, January 23rd at 1 PM at the Whitewater Canyon parking lot. Bring your own snowshoes or reserve a pair to use when you register. Pre-registration required. Click here to register for this event. No snow! We'll hike it anyway! This event is one of the many OWLS - Older Wiser Livelier Souls - events held throughout the year. Owls events are open to all adults and are sponsored by Dubuque, Jackson, and Jones County Conservation.
For More Information
Contact: Michele Olson
(319) 481-7987
michele.olson@jonescountyiowa.gov Website Posted by:
Conservation
Great Backyard Bird Count
February 13, 2026
Join thousands of citizen scientists around the world Feb 13 - 16th to count the birds!
Count the birds for as little as 15 minutes in a location that is convenient for you. Count the birds on only one or all of the days and count at as many locations as your would like.
Every reported count helps make a difference!
Report your sightings on eBird https://ebird.org/home
Visit https://www.birdcount.org/ to learn more!
For More Information
Contact: Michele Olson
(319) 481-7987
michele.olson@jonescountyiowa.gov Website Posted by:
Conservation
Great Backyard Bird Count
February 14, 2026
Join thousands of citizen scientists around the world Feb 13 - 16th to count the birds!
Count the birds for as little as 15 minutes in a location that is convenient for you. Count the birds on only one or all of the days and count at as many locations as your would like.
Every reported count helps make a difference!
Report your sightings on eBird https://ebird.org/home
Visit https://www.birdcount.org/ to learn more!
For More Information
Contact: Michele Olson
(319) 481-7987
michele.olson@jonescountyiowa.gov Website Posted by:
Conservation
Great Backyard Bird Count
February 15, 2026
Join thousands of citizen scientists around the world Feb 13 - 16th to count the birds!
Count the birds for as little as 15 minutes in a location that is convenient for you. Count the birds on only one or all of the days and count at as many locations as your would like.
Every reported count helps make a difference!
Report your sightings on eBird https://ebird.org/home
Visit https://www.birdcount.org/ to learn more!
For More Information
Contact: Michele Olson
(319) 481-7987
michele.olson@jonescountyiowa.gov Website Posted by:
Conservation
Great Backyard Bird Count
February 16, 2026
Join thousands of citizen scientists around the world Feb 13 - 16th to count the birds!
Count the birds for as little as 15 minutes in a location that is convenient for you. Count the birds on only one or all of the days and count at as many locations as your would like.
Every reported count helps make a difference!
Report your sightings on eBird https://ebird.org/home
Visit https://www.birdcount.org/ to learn more!
For More Information
Contact: Michele Olson
(319) 481-7987
michele.olson@jonescountyiowa.gov Website Posted by:
Conservation
FLY Tying Class - Older, Wiser, Livelier, Souls -
Central Park Nature Center
12515 Central Park Rd
Center Junction
March 26, 2026
9:00 am · 12:00 pm
Learn to Tie Your Own Flies!
Join us Thursday, March 26, from 9:00 AM to Noon at the Central Park Nature Center for an introductory fly-tying class.
This hands-on class is perfect for beginners and includes expert instruction and guidance throughout the session. Each registered participant will be provided with a fly-tying vise, and all materials are included!
Participants will leave with 4–5 finished flies, ready to catch fish or share with friends!
Instruction provided by Hawkeye Fly Tyer, Mike Jacobs.
Click here to register for this event.
For More Information
Contact: Michele Olson
(319) 481-7987
michele.olson@jonescountyiowa.gov Website Posted by:
Conservation
Providing programs and recreational opportunities that preserve and enhance our natural and cultural resources. Residents and visitors are encouraged to join us in the great outdoors, exploring Jones County's many parks, wildlife areas, and trails.
