Neal Smith Wildlife Refuge OWLs Trip
Neal Smith Wildlife Refuge
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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Family Fishing Friday - Beginning Catfish Fishing!
Central Park Nature Center
12515 Central Park Rd
Center Junction
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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Perseid Meteor Shower
Central Park Nature Center
12515 Central Park Rd
Center Junction
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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Perseid Meteor Shower
Central Park Nature Center
12515 Central Park Rd
Center Junction
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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OWLs Tour of Big Sand Mound Preserve
Environmental Learning Center Muscatine
3300 Cedar Street
Muscatine
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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Nighttime Neighbors
Central Park Nature Center
12515 Central Park Rd
Center Junction
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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Nighttime Neighbors
Central Park Nature Center
12515 Central Park Rd
Center Junction
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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Art in the Park - Learn about Amate Bark Art
Central Park Nature Center
12515 Central Park Rd
Center Junction
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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Monarch Tagging
Central Park Nature Center
12515 Central Park Rd
Center Junction
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
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Monarch Tagging
Central Park Nature Center
12515 Central Park Rd
Center Junction
September 3, 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
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Monarch Tagging
Central Park Nature Center
12515 Central Park Rd
Center Junction
September 4, 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
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Monarch Tagging
Central Park Nature Center
12515 Central Park Rd
Center Junction
September 7, 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
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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.
