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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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Sealed Bids for 2007 Ford Ranger

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For Sale- 2007 Ford Ranger 75,534 miles, 4.0L engine, 4×4 The Jefferson County Conservation Board will accept sealed bids for this vehicle thru May 23rd, 2023. Mail bid & contact […]

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May 9, 2023/by Naturalist
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Jefferson County Awarded Destination Iowa Grant

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In early March, Governor Reynold’s announced the final round award recipients of the Destination Iowa funds. Jefferson County was awarded $450,000 for the Prairie Ridge Campground planned for Jefferson County […]

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April 13, 2023/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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April 1, 2023/by Naturalist
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Round Prairie Park Prairie Restoration Project

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Jefferson County Conservation is working on a prairie restoration project at Round Prairie Park. For an update and drone footage of the project, check out this video!

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March 6, 2023/by Naturalist
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Summer Conservation Intern

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The Jefferson County Conservation Board is seeking applicants to fill a seasonal conservation intern position. The position will begin in May 2023 and end in August 2023. Duties include mowing, […]

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March 1, 2023/by Naturalist
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Jefferson County Park Project

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You may notice a different view from at the Jefferson County Park Picnic Area. The brush around the ballfield has been removed in order to plant prairie. The brush consisted […]

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February 9, 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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  • Jefferson County Awarded Destination Iowa Grant
  • 2023 Summer Camp Line Up
  • Round Prairie Park Prairie Restoration Project
  • Summer Conservation Intern

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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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