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2022 Summer Line Up

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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 at 6:00am Summer Nature […]

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March 16, 2022/by Naturalist
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Round Prairie Park Change of Use Proposal

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JEFFERSON COUNTY CONSERVATION BOARD Public Notice Round Prairie Park Change of Use Proposal 9/1/2021 The Jefferson County Conservation Board is considering changes in the management of Round Prairie Park for […]

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January 14, 2022/by Naturalist
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2023 Summer Camp Line Up

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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 […]

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January 19, 2023/by Naturalist
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Creature Feature: Groundhog

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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 […]

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January 9, 2023/by Naturalist
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Carl Zillman leaves Legacy with Jefferson County Conservation

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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 […]

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December 5, 2022/by Naturalist
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2022 Winter Nature Camps

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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      […]

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December 4, 2022/by Naturalist
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Creature Feature: Eastern Screech Owl

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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 […]

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December 2, 2022/by Naturalist
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Jim Adam leaves a mark at Jefferson County Park

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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 […]

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October 24, 2022/by Naturalist
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Campground Closings

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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 […]

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October 24, 2022/by Naturalist
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Bison Week

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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 […]

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October 19, 2022/by Naturalist
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Creature Feature: Beautiful Harbingers of Winter

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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. […]

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October 15, 2022/by Naturalist
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Creature Feature: Little Brown Bat

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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 […]

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October 3, 2022/by Naturalist
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Conservation Board celebrates 50 years of service

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Conservation Board Celebrates 50 years of service to the citizens of Jefferson County On November 7th of 1972 the citizens of Jefferson County voted to establish a local conservation board […]

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October 3, 2022/by Naturalist
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Frank Redeker Donates Bison Head

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Frank Redeker stands beside the American Bison head he donated to the Jefferson County Park Nature Center. Redeker also donated a full-sized Porcupine mount, a Bison hide, and an Elk […]

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September 13, 2022/by Naturalist
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  • 2023 Summer Camp Line Up
  • Creature Feature: Groundhog
  • Carl Zillman leaves Legacy with Jefferson County Conservation
  • 2022 Winter Nature Camps
  • Creature Feature: Eastern Screech Owl

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The Conservation Board meets the last Wednesday of every month at 4:00 p.m at the Nature Center in Jefferson County Park. These meetings are open to the public. See most current agenda.

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Fairfield, IA 52556

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