Past Events

Help tap a few Maple trees and gather sap during the Backyard Maple Syruping program. You don't have to be part of a farming operation or have expensive equipment to take part in and enjoy the results of maple syruping. Come learn the maple syruping process from start to finish in this small backyard operation. Program involves a short hike. Please dress appropriately.

Come out and see the moon through the telescope! Come and go anytime between 6:30-7:30pm at the Fairfield Middle School football field. If skies are not clear, we will cancel the program. Open to all ages at no cost.

Explore the great outdoors alongside your child! For this session of the monthly series we will be learning about Maple Syrup. We will be doing a short introduction before heading out on a hike. This children’s nature program is geared for children who are 2-4 years old. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Toddler Time happens rain or shine, so be sure to dress for the weather!

THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO THE FORECASTED SNOW. WE WILL RESCHEUDLE TO A LATER DATE.   Must be 4 years and older to attend! Spend your Saturday morning meeting some cool raptors. Raptology will present a program featuring two avian partners. You’ll learn about each bird, why they are in captivity, species traits and individual personalities as well as general information about raptors. Program will run 30-40 minutes with time after for more questions and a closer look…

Due to school being closed, we are canceling the April session of Toddler Time.    Explore the great outdoors alongside your child! For this session of the monthly series we will be exploring what animals are in the woods. We will be doing a short introduction before heading out on a hike. This children’s nature program is geared for children who are 2-4 years old. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Toddler Time happens rain or shine, so be…

To help slow the spread of COVID-19, we are canceling the Spring Birding program. Meet Diane Porter and Therese Cummiskey for a great morning of birding. There will be plenty of spring migrants to spy. Don’t forget your binoculars! No registration required. This is an official Des Moines River Water Trails event cosponsored by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and Jefferson County Conservation. The Des Moines River Water Trail is one of 19 official water trails in Iowa.

To help slow the spread of COVID-19, we are canceling the May Toddler Time program. Explore the great outdoors alongside your child! For this session of the monthly series we will be exploring what’s in the wetland. We will be doing a short introduction before hiking to the wetland. Please have your child wear mud boots or shoes which can get dirty. This children’s nature program is geared for children who are 2-4 years old. Children must be accompanied by…

To help slow the spread of COVID-19, we are canceling the Wild Edibles Hike. Forage in the forest and along the trails at Jefferson County Park! Naturalist, Kathy Dice will lead a leisurely hike as she points out several wild edibles, how to identify them, prepare them and explain a few with medicinal values. This is a free program and open to the public. No registration is required.