Past Events

Email Naturalist@JeffersonCountyConservation.com to Register Get out of the house and into some frozen fun over your winter break! Winter Nature Camp will be filled with winter games, exploration, and adventure. Kids will need to dress warm as we will be outside for a majority of the camp.

Email Naturalist@JeffersonCountyConservation.com to Register Get out of the house and into some frozen fun over your winter break! Winter Nature Camp will be filled with winter games, exploration, and adventure. Kids will need to dress warm as we will be outside for a majority of the camp.

Iowa owls are pairing up in January so we may hear romance in the air as we explore the woods at night. We will start by learning the different owl calls of our area and even do some practice calls, then it’s off for a short hike. Be sure to dress warm!

This program has been canceled due to health concerns of the presenter.  Join Kelly McKay from ‘Building Better Birders’ as he shares about Waterfowl and Upland game birds through a PowerPoint style program. Funding for this program is provided by the Resource Enhancement and Protection – Conservation Education Program (REAP – CEP). This workshop will be conducted by Kelly McKay (BioEco Research and Monitoring Center), with assistance from Mark Roberts (Clinton County Conservation) and Brian Ritter (Nahant Marsh Education Center).…

Register Here Join Kelly McKay from ‘Building Better Birders’ as he shares about Waterfowl and Upland game birds through a PowerPoint style program. Funding for this program is provided by the Resource Enhancement and Protection – Conservation Education Program (REAP – CEP). This workshop will be conducted by Kelly McKay (BioEco Research and Monitoring Center), with assistance from Mark Roberts (Clinton County Conservation) and Brian Ritter (Nahant Marsh Education Center). This is an official Des Moines River Water Trails event…

Register Here- Required Explore the great outdoors alongside your child! 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! Pre-registration is required.

Register Here- Required Enjoy this nature twist on an Easter egg hunt as participants look for deer antlers hidden in the park. Antlers will be hiding off the trails with difficulty depending on the age group. Participants will be hiking off trails and should come dressed for the weather.

Register Here- Required Explore the great outdoors alongside your child! 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! Pre-registration is required.