Jasper County Conservation

Jasper County Conservation News

Pioneer Field Day at Wagaman Mill (5-20-10) Berg 4^th grade participated in a Wagaman Mill “pioneer field day” held by the JCCB and the Lynnville Historical Society....Learn more and see pictures >>>

5th Annual Off the Beaten Path (9-19-09) The weather was beautiful for the 125 participants who braved the tough cross country course....Learn more and see pictures >>>

Leadership Adventure Concludes (6-30-09)13 students participated in the 2009 Leadership Adventure program....Learn more and see pictures >>>

2nd Annual Hook Line and Sinker Fishing Derby (6-6-09) Nearly 150 participants and volunteers braved the weather for a successful fishing derby....Learn more and see pictures >>>

Jasper Conservation Connection Canvas Shopping Bags Still Available...Learn more >>>

Let us bring you back to nature................

The mission of the Jasper County Conservation Board is to establish quality parks, recreation, conservation and outdoor education systems that give the most service to residents of Jasper County and the State of Iowa. To reach this objective, we actively promote programs and interests in conservation and preservation of our natural resources. We have nearly 3,000 acres of parks, trails, and natural areas just waiting to be explored!

Check out our new butterfly garden at Mariposa Park!

Photo By Barbara Van Zante

2010 Calendar of Events

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Upcoming Events

Older, Wiser, Livelier, Seniors (OWLS): September 8, 2010, 9:00 am, Jasper County Community Center..........Learn more>>>

Fen Prairie Walk: September 12, 2010, 1:00-3:00 pm, Hartley Heritage Fen..........Learn more>>>

6th Annual Off the Beaten Path 6K Trail Race and 3K Fun Run: September 18, 2010, 9:00 am, Jacob Krumm Nature Preserve..........Learn more>>>

Harvest Moon Float: September 23, 2010, 6:00-8:00 pm, Rock Creek State Park..........Learn more>>>

Skunk River Clean-up: September 26, 2010, 11:00 am, Skunk River bridge near I80 Baxter exit..........Learn more>>>

Mushroom Foray: October 2, 2010,10:00am-12:45 pm, Ashton Wildwood Park..........Learn more>>>

Older, Wiser, Livelier, Seniors (OWLS): October 13, 2010, 9:00 am, Jasper County Community Center..........Learn more>>>

Halloween Hike: Jasper Your Friendly Host and the Animal Superheroes: October 22, 2010, 6:00-8:00 pm, Mariposa Recreation Area..........Learn more>>>

2010 Pheasants Forever Youth Mentored Hunt: October 23, 2010, 9:00 am, Wild Feather Hunt Club..........Learn more>>>

2010 Conservation Photo Contest: Entries due November 1, 2010..........Learn more>>>

Hunter Education: November 2, 5, and 6, 2010, Izaak Walton League in Newton..........Learn more>>>

Older, Wiser, Livelier, Seniors (OWLS): November 10, 2010, 9:00 am, Jasper County Community Center..........Learn more>>>

Jasper County Outdoors and Ask the Naturalist with Katie Cantu and Nathan Unsworth: every Saturday morning @ 6:10 am on KCOB 1280 AM

The Jasper County Jewel

The Fall 2010 issue of the Jasper County Jewel is here.....Download and enjoy! >>>>

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