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Join Us For Our Upcoming OLDER WISER LIVELIER SOULS Snowshoeing Events

posted on 1/6/25

Mark your calendars for our January and February -OLDER WISER LIVELIER SOULS- Snowshoeing events!   OWLS events are open to everyone but geared to adults who enjoy learning about the outdoors through a variety of fun educational programming.  

Snowshoeing Whitewater Canyon will be held on Friday, January 24th at 1 PM.  Join Naturalists from Dubuque, Jackson, and Jones Counties as we explore this winter wonderland!  Dress for the weather and be prepared for a fun winter workout!  

Our Snowshoeing & Chili Lunch at Central Park will be held on Friday, February 28th at 10 AM.  Meet at the Central Park Nature Center.  This Naturalist-led snowshoe adventure will traverse several trails at Central Park ending back at the Nature Center where we'll enjoy a light chili luncheon provided by the Friends of Jones County Conservation and Nature Center.  

Bring your own snowshoes or reserve a pair when you register.  Pre-registration is required for both of these events.  Click here to select the event you would like to register for. 

No Snow! No worries!  We will still hike the trails and have fun!

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