Conservation

Full Moon Hike

Central Park Nature Center
12515 Central Park Rd
Center Junction

October 17, 2024
6:30 pm · 8:00 pm

View nature in a new light as we walk the trails of CENTRAL PARK by moonlight!

Join the Jones County Naturalist at 6:30 PM on Thursday, October 17th for a guided full moon hike.  

Moonlit hikes begin at the Central Park Nature Center! 

Dress for the weather and wear sturdy hiking footwear.  We will be traversing grassy mowed trails through a variety of habitats.   Bring a flashlight, lantern, or headlamp, if desired.

Registration is required.  Visit https://www.mycountyparks.com/County/Jones/Park/Central-Park/Events/25588/Full-Moon-HIke.aspx  to register.

 

 

For More Information
Contact: Michele Olson
(319) 481-7987
naturalist@jonescountyiowa.gov
Website

Posted by: Conservation

OWLS - Pine Needle Basket Class

Central Park Nature Center
12515 Central Park Rd
Center Junction

November 1, 2024
9:00 am · 12:00 pm

Join us on Friday, November 1st from 9 AM - Noon to try your hand at the lovely art form of pine needle basket making.  Learn the basics of creating pine needle baskets.   Make your own small pine needle basket to take home.  Materials and instruction provided.  $10 materials fee to be paid day of class.  Participants must be 18 years old or older.  Pre-registration is required - Click here to register for this event.  (Space is limited.)  The Older Wiser Livelier programming partnership is sponsored through Dubuque, Jackson, and Jones County Conservation Departments.  

For More Information
Contact: Michele Olson
(319) 481-7987
naturalist@jonescountyiowa.gov
Website

Posted by: Conservation

Armchair Adventure - Iceland! Land of Fire & Ice!

Central Park Nature Center
12515 Central Park Rd
Center Junction

November 14, 2024
6:30 pm · 8:00 pm

Thursday, November 14, 2024  -

Central Park Nature Center -

6:30 PM -

Join Kaia and Tyler O'Neill who recently visited Iceland and are going to share the wonderful adventure they had on their trip.

The event is free and includes a soup supper provided by the Friends of Jones County Conservation & Nature Center.

Register on line and plan to spend an evening experiencing the beauty of the Land of Fire & Ice!

Register at https://www.mycountyparks.com/County/Jones/Park/Central-Park/Events/25598/Armchair-Adventure-Iceland-Land-of-Fire-Ice.aspx

 

For More Information
Contact: Michele Olson
(319) 481-7987
naturalist@jonescountyiowa.gov
Website

Posted by: Conservation