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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 >>>    

Pioneer Field Day at Wagaman Mill (5-19-09) Berg 4th grade participated in the first Wagaman Mill “pioneer field day” held by the JCCB and the Lynnville Historical Society....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!

Go for a hike and a fall picnic at Ashton Wildwood Park!

2009 Calendar of Events


Upcoming Events

Share the Beauty of Jasper County Christmas Cards are now available!..........Learn more >>>

"Hoot with the Owls" Night Hike: Friday, December 4, 2009, Jacob Krumm Nature Preserve, 6:00 pm

O.W.L.S. Nature Inspired Christmas Decorations: Wednesday, December 9, 2009, Jasper County Community Center, 9:00am

"Cabin Fever" Winter Break Camp: Monday December 28, Tuesday December 29, and Wednesday December 30, Jacob Krumm Nature Preserve, 1:00-3:00 pm 

O.W.L.S. Bird Carvings with Clark Weaver: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 Jasper County Community Center, 9:00am

Family Penguin Fun: Friday, January 15, 2010 Jasper County Community Center, 9:00am

Cross Country Skiing and Snowshoeing: Saturday, January 16, 2010, Jacob Krumm Nature Preserve, 1:00pm

Ice Fishing and Sledding: Monday, January 18, 2010, Mariposa, 1:00pm

Full Moon Night Hike: Friday January 29, 2010, Jacob Krumm Nature Preserve, 6:00pm

O.W.L.S. Winter Bird Feeding: Wednesday, February 10, 2009, Jasper County Community Center, 9:00am

Jasper County Soil and Water Conservation District Annual Poster Contest: Entries due February 12, 2010..........Learn more >>>

Jasper County Outdoors and Ask the Naturalist with Katie Cantu and Nathan Unsworth: every Saturday morning @ 6:30 am on KCOB 1280 AM


The Jasper County Jewel

The Fall 2009  issue of the Jasper County Jewel is here.....Download and enjoy! >>>>

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Jasper County Conservation Board ▪ 115 N 2nd Ave E ▪  Newton, Iowa 50208 

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This site was last updated 11/09/09

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