The Jasper County Conservation Board’s naturalist provides many programs for different groups throughout the county to meet the increasing demand for outdoor education opportunities.  The natural areas, parks and preserves offer outstanding places to observe study and enjoy a variety of ecosystems in Jasper County.  Programs are available for people of all ages.  Call the Jasper County Conservation Office at (641) 792-9780 to schedule a program or email the naturalist, Katie Cantu or assistant naturalist, Nathan Unsworth.

• School Resources.....Learn More>>>>

  • 2010 Soil Conservation Poster Contest

  • 2010 Soil Conservation Scholarship

  • Field Trip Opportunities

  • Kindergarten Programs

  • First Grade Programs

  • Second Grade Programs

  • Third Grade Programs

  • Fourth Grade Programs

  • Fifth Grade Programs

  • Sixth Grade Programs

  • Middle School and High School Program

  • Physical Education Programs

  • Field Trip Planning Guide

• Izaak Walton League Conservation Scholarship (due each year by April 1).....Learn More>>>>

  • Recommendation Form

  • Scholarship Requirements

  • Student Application

• Pheasants Forever Conservation Scholarship (due by March 12, 2010).....Learn More>>>>

• Earth Packs

• Geocaching....Learn More>>>>
  • Chichaqua Valley Geocache Locations
  • Mariposa Geocache Locations
  • Jacob Krumm Nature Preserve Geocache Locations
  • Ashton Wildwood Park Geocache Locations

• Older, Wiser, Livelier, Seniors (OWLS)

• Junior Naturalists

• Nature Explorers

• Nature Quest

• Leadership Adventure

• Extreme Outdoor Challenge

• Hunter Education

• Ask the Naturalist

• Campground Programs

• Ashton Observatory

• Informational Brochures....Look Through Our Library>>>>

  • A.C. and Lela Morris Prairie

  • Ashton Wildwood Park Nature Trail

  • Attracting Hummingbirds and Orioles

  • Bird Feeding Basics

  • Bobcats

  • Common Iowa Woodland Wildflowers

  • Cross County Skiing

  • Dealing with Animal Nuisances

  • Driving tour of Jasper County Conservation areas

  • Emerald Ash Borer Pest Alert

  • Emerald Ash Borer Factsheet

  • Excluding Bats From Your Home

  • Garlic Mustard

  • Jasper County Conservation Brochure

  • Jasper County Park Brochure Key

  • Mariposa Park Nature Trail

  • Monarch Butterflies

  • Nature Preserves Guide

  • Osprey

  • Our Trees: A Guide to Trees In Grinnell

  • Selecting Bird Seeds

  • Snowshoeing

  • Wildlife Checklist

  • Wagaman Mill

  • What should I do if I find an baby bird?