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12 Parks / 1,400 Acres / 60 campsites / 2 Cabins / 6 shelters / 8 fishing ponds / 3 canoe accesses / 1 Nature Center / Over 20 miles of trails

Jefferson County Conservation

Protecting & Promoting Outdoor Recreation

Located in southeast Iowa, Jefferson County Conservation manages natural environments which include prairie, timber, wetlands, creeks, rivers, and ponds. The parks are venues for quiet getaways as well as locations for your special event. Jefferson County Conservation takes an active role to enhance and conserve the county’s natural resources.

Programs & Events

Upcoming Events

WED18
THU26

4th Annual Christmas Bird Count

December 26 @ 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
JAN09
WED18

Parks Map

Jefferson County Conservation manages 12 Parks in Southeast Iowa

Holiday Closings

Lots of uses for this space or none.  You choose. Or, don’t.  Either way it’s ipsum.

Special Announcement

Lorem ipsum and then some.  Great spangled fritillary on the wild something or other.

Thanks

Hundreds of volunteers came together to make last spring’s tree planting a huge success.  Check out the pictures!

Recent News

from Jefferson County Conservation

Full-Time Naturalist Position Open

Naturalist County:     Jefferson Location:  Fairfield, Iowa Salary:       $42,000.00-$55,000.00/ annually Depending on Qualifications Deadline:  Open until filled. Description The Naturalist job is a full-time, permanent position…

Fairfield Loop Trail Construction Work

Portions of the southwestern part of the Loop Trail are currently closed and will be closed until construction is completed in the effected areas. There are currently closures where the loop trail intersects Highway 1 (Between trail mile marks…

Jefferson County Awarded Destination Iowa Grant

In early March, Governor Reynold’s announced the final round award recipients of the Destination Iowa funds. Jefferson County was awarded $450,000 for the Prairie Ridge Campground planned for Jefferson County Park. The money represents 39%…