The Jefferson County Conservation Board has opened the Prairie Ridge RV Campground as of July 1, 2025. The area is part of Jefferson County Park with an entrance located at […]
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Winter is the season where things begin to slow down here at the park. The campground closes, grass stops growing, and programs move indoors. This is a great time to […]
November is a great month to explore all of the amazing nature that Jefferson County parks have to offer. Early in the month, fall leaf colors will be peaking and […]
October is a month when people like to think about spooky stuff. We tell ghost stories or decorate our houses with bats and spiders. But did you know that these […]
As summer activities come to an end and the school year begins, the prairies at Jefferson County Park are offering the opportunity to view their beauty. Late August through […]
This is to notify of an upcoming public hearing on March 24 for the proposed property tax levy for FY26. Proposed Property Tax Levy Hearing Notice FY26
We are offering winter nature camps for students in pre-school through 6th grade. Each camp is $15 and has a limited number of participants. Pre-School […]
Saturday, October 26th, the Iowa DNR will be stocking 1,000 Rainbow Trout in the Industrial Park Pond on the North side of Jefferson County Park. This pond is located just […]
Congratulations to Ranger Kristin Burnstedt on recently graduating from the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy!
Jefferson County Conservation received funding from the Destination Iowa Outdoor Recreation Grant in April 2023. This exciting development marks the beginning of a transformative project that will enhance outdoor experiences […]
This year Project AWARE will be conducting a river cleanup event along the Skunk River. The event will take place from Sunday, July 7th until Friday July 12th. They will […]
Jefferson County Conservation would like to welcome Austin Roe as the new naturalist. Austin will begin on Monday, November 27th. My name is Austin Roe, I grew up in Eddyville, […]