Shed Hunting Foray
Central Park
12515 Central Park Rd
Center Junction
March 12, 2021
1:00 pm
Learn the basics of hunting for Whitetail Deer shed antlers then explore Central Park as you search for sheds. Finders keepers! Meet in front of the Central Park Nature Center.
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Contact: Jones County Naturalist
(319) 481-7987
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First Day of Spring Hike
Whitewater Canyon
Whitewater Canyon Road
Bernard
March 20, 2021
2:00 pm
Celebrate the spring equinox! Explore Lost Canyon as we hike down into the Valley of 13 Caves. Wear good hiking footwear and dress for the weather! Moderately strenous hike. Families welcome. Free event. Meet at the Whitewater Canyon area parking lot at 2 PM. Pre-registration required. Please email naturalist@jonescountyiowa.gov or text/call (319)481-7987 to register.
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Contact: Jones County Naturalist
(319) 481-7987
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Woodcock Watch & Owl Prowl
Whitewater Canyon
Whitewater Canyon Road
Bernard
April 9, 2021
7:00 pm
Join us as we learn about the amazing American Woodcock and observe woodcocks performing their ritual sky dance. Listen for the distinct calls of Iowa's nocturnal owls. Please pre-register by emailing naturalist@jonescountyiowa.gov or call/text (319)481-7987.
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Contact: Jones County Naturalist
(319) 481-7987
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Annual Midwest Crane Count
Jones County
12515 Central Park Rd
Center Junction
April 17, 2021
5:30 am · 7:30am
Join volunteers across the Midwest in this annual spring survey. Help count and report local crane populations. Due to Covid 19 volunteers are encouraged to survey cranes with their own family unit and avoid carpooling with participants outside of their own household. To learn more about the Crane Count visit the International Crane Foundation website at https://www.savingcranes.org/ To serve as a Crane Count volunteer in Jones County please contact the Jones County Naturalist at naturalist@jonesCountyiowa.gov
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Contact: Jones County Naturalist
(319) 481-7987
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Earth Day Wildflower Walk
Hamilton Tapken Prairie Preserve
16465 60th Ave
Onslow
April 22, 2021
12:00 pm
Join the Jones County Naturalist as we search for a glimpse of the prairie crocus/pasque flower, one of the prairies earliest spring bloomers. Don't forget your camera!
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Contact: Jones County Naturalist
(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.
