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 […]
Entries by Naturalist
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 […]
Jim Adam leaves a mark at Jefferson County Park
The Jefferson County Conservation Board would like to thank the family and friends of Jim Adam for their generosity. With the memorial funds for Jim Adam, a bench will be […]
Campground Closings
Conservation Staff will be closing the Restroom/Shower Houses in Jefferson County Park on Monday October 31st. The Campground will be closed from November to April. We’ll re-open in April when […]
Bison Week
Join Jefferson County Conservation and the Carnegie Historical Museum as they team up to bring you ‘Bison Week’. Four different programs will be offered throughout the week at no charge […]
Creature Feature: Beautiful Harbingers of Winter
Have you seen them yet? Little birds displaying very dark smooth backs and light gray or, white bellies hopping around under your bird feeders? If you have, WINTER is coming. […]
Creature Feature: Little Brown Bat
Halloween is upon us bringing thoughts of spooky and creepy things like jack-o-lanterns, black cats, and bats! But did you know that little brown bats are very important to healthy […]