Skunk Cabbage Hike
Swiss Valley Nature Center
12515 Central Park Rd
Dubuque
March 31, 2023
12:30 pm · 2:30 pm
Don your hiking footwear and join the Dubuque, Jackson, and Jones County OWL's (Older Wiser Livelier Souls) group as we search for the elusive spring skunk cabbage! We'll hike to the hanging bog to catch a glimpse of this early spring ephemeral. Learn why this unique plant is called skunk cabbage. Dress for the weather.
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Contact: Michele Olson
(319) 481-7987
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Introduction to the Midwest Crane Count
Central Park Nature Center
12515 Central Park Rd
Center Junction
April 6, 2023
6:30 pm · 7:30 pm
Join us at the Central Park Nature Center on Thursday, April 6th to learn how you can participate in the 2023 Midwest Crane Count. Learn how to identify sandhill cranes and their calls. Find out where to see cranes in Eastern Iowa. Volunteers will be select an area to count cranes during the April 15th during the Midwest Crane Count. Registration required. Please register at https://www.mycountyparks.com/County/Jones.aspx
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Contact: Michele Olson
(319) 481-7987
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Woodcock Watch
Whitewater Canyon
12515 Central Park Rd
Bernard
April 14, 2023
7:30 pm · 8:30 pm
Join the Dubuque, Jackson, and Jones County OWL's (Older Wiser Livelier Souls) group on Friday, April 14th at Whitewater Canyon for the 2023 Woodcock Watch. Learn about the American Woodcock as we hike the trails of Whitewater Canyon listening and watching for their amazing aerial sky dance. Dress warm and wearing hiking footwear. Don't forget your flashlight and binoculars. All ages welcome to attend.
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Contact: Michele Olson
(319) 481-7987
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Beginner Fly Fishing Workshop
Felderman Park Bellevue
100 Frontier Ct.
Bellevue
April 21, 2023
10:00 am · 2:00 pm
Join the OWLs (Older Wiser Livelier Souls) Beginner Fly Fishing Workshop at 10 AM on Friday, April 21st to learn the basics of fly fishing. Spend some time practicing your new skills with optional stream fly fishing. Participants fishing must have a valid Iowa fishing license and trout stamp. limited number of loaner rods available. Registration required - call (563)652-3783.
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Contact: Tony VorWald
(563) 652-3783
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Hamilton Tapken Prairie Walk
Hamilton Tapken Prairie Preserve
May 10, 2023
10:00 am · 12:00 pm
Join Dubuque, Jackson, and Jones County Conservation Older Wiser Livelier Souls (OWLs) group members, Ray Hamilton, and members of The Prairie Network for a guided remnant prairie walk at 10 AM on May 10th at the Hamilton Tapken Prairie Preserve. This walk will be off trail. Hiking clothing and footwear recommended. To register call Tony at (563)652-3783, by May 8th.
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Contact: Tony VorWald
(563) 652-3783
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Central Park Frog & Toad Survey
Central Park Nature Center
12515 Central Park Rd
Center Junction
May 12, 2023
7:30 pm · 8:30 pm
Join the Jones County Naturalist to learn about the frogs and toads of Central Park. A short PowerPoint presentation will be followed by a hike to survey frogs and toads activity calling in the parks wetlands. Dress for the weather and wear hiking footwear. Click here to register for this event.
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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.
