Sealed Bids for 2007 Ford Ranger
For Sale- 2007 Ford Ranger 75,534 miles, 4.0L engine, 4×4 The Jefferson County Conservation Board will accept sealed bids for this vehicle thru May 23rd, 2023. Mail bid & contact […]
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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 […]
2023 Summer Camp Line Up
Join Jefferson County Conservation for a summer of fun! We have a great line up sure to peak your outdoor adventurers’ interest! Registration opens May 1st at 6:00am Summer Nature […]
Round Prairie Park Prairie Restoration Project
Jefferson County Conservation is working on a prairie restoration project at Round Prairie Park. For an update and drone footage of the project, check out this video!
Summer Conservation Intern
The Jefferson County Conservation Board is seeking applicants to fill a seasonal conservation intern position. The position will begin in May 2023 and end in August 2023. Duties include mowing, […]
Jefferson County Park Project
You may notice a different view from at the Jefferson County Park Picnic Area. The brush around the ballfield has been removed in order to plant prairie. The brush consisted […]
Creature Feature: Groundhog
Winter is a trying time for some animals, looking for food and water sources and trying to stay warm, but there is an animal that is tucked in for a […]
Carl Zillman leaves Legacy with Jefferson County Conservation
As we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Jefferson County Conservation, we would like to highlight several of the people who have made such an impact on our organization. When it […]
2022 Winter Nature Camps
We are offering winter nature camps for students in pre-school through 8th grade. Each camp is $10 unless noted and has a limited number of participants. Pre-School– FULL […]
Creature Feature: Eastern Screech Owl
Did you know Iowa has 9 different species of Owls? One of the most elusive of the group is the tiny Eastern Screech Owl. Eastern Screech Owls are one of […]