Join Jefferson County Conservation for a summer of fun! We have a great line up sure to peak your outdoor adventurers’ interest! Registration opens April 1st 4 & 5 Years Caterpillar Camp June 1-4 4 & 5 […]
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Looking for something fun to do this winter? Check out all of our educational videos! Here is a link to our videos page and our YouTube Channel!
The Conservation Offices and entryway to the Nature Center have recently been renovated. They had not been updated since they were built in the 80’s. Come stop in to see the recent renovations, just be sure to wear your mask!
As fall is wrapping up and winter is on its way, send your child to a half day camp to explore what the park looks like during this season change. Pre-School & Kindergarten 1st-3rd Grade 3rd-5th Grade 6th-8th Grade
The Nature Center and Office area are temporarily closed due to the office remodel project which will be happening throughout the Fall. If you have any questions or would like to make an appointment, please call (641)-472-4421 or email Info@JeffersonCountyConservation.com.
Camp Kyle was awarded the 2019 Chris Holt Youth Environmental Education Award for an outstanding environmental education program for youth. This award is sponsored by the Iowa Association of Naturalists and the Iowa Conservation Education Coalition. Camp Kyle is a one-day program aimed at teaching the next generation of outdoor enthusiasts that your dreams are […]
Open Parks and Wildlife Areas Playgrounds Trails Modern Bathrooms Campgrounds– we are encouraging self-contained campers Cabins- require reservation made at least 24 hours prior to stay Shelters– Available for use with restrictions Nature Center– Not to exceed 50% capacity Things to Note: Maintain social distance of 6 feet or more Remember to stay home if […]
National Moth Week is a worldwide citizen science project to study and record populations of moths. The annual event is held in the last week of July. It encourages scientists and non-scientists to participate in mostly night-time surveys of moths. Head to the official National Moth Week website for more information. Looking for a cute […]
Unfortunately the cloud cover is too thick for the program tonight. We will have to cancel.. Thanks for understanding.
Virtual Fieldtrips, that was a phrase we knew nothing about two months ago. To adapt to a different spring than normal, staff created pre-recorded highlights of fieldtrips students would have gone on, then joined the classes via Zoom. It was not the same as an in-person fieldtrip but it was a great alternative. Overall, we […]
This spring the portion of the Fairfield Loop Trail that runs through Lamson Woods and Neff Wetland was closed due to the new sewer project. On Friday, May 15th, Stephen Pedrick, engineer with French-Reneker and president of the Jefferson County Trails Council met with Naturalist Brittney Tiller on site to give an update on the […]
Zillman’s Hickory Hills- Pond Project The Jefferson County Conservation Board has received a grant through the Iowa DNR’s Fish Habitat Program to construct a two-acre pond. This will not only improve fishing opportunities, it will also make the area more attractive to many types of wildlife. The construction process includes significant logging, clearing, and earthwork. […]