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| Jackson County Conservation Calendar of Events |
| Programs are free unless otherwise noted. Pre-registration is not required for some events. To do so, please contact Jackson County Conservation at (563) 652-3783 or email. |
July
Tallgrass Prairie: Past, Present, & Future
Saturday May 29 – July 21
Hurstville Interpretive Center
Come and check out this fun and informative traveling exhibit about Iowa’s tallgrass prairie heritage.
Campground Programs - Water Safety
Friday July 2—South Sabula Lakes Park
Saturday July 3— Spruce Creek Park
Join a naturalist for an entertaining and educational program at the picnic shelter in the campground at 7:00 PM. For all
ages. Non-campers welcome too!
Junior Naturalist Days - Prairie Animals
Monday July 5 at 1:00 PM
Hurstville Interpretive Center
Children ages 6-12 are invited to join a naturalist in a fun nature-related activity to complete requirements for their
Junior Naturalist badge!
Naturalist Lunch Box - American Kestrel
Thursday July 8 at Noon
Hurstville Interpretive Center
Bring a friend, grab a lunch, and join a naturalist for a fun program while you dine!
Jackson County Conservation Board Meeting
Tuesday July 13 at 7:30 PM
Copper Creek Trail & Preston City Hall
The Jackson County Conservation Board meets in regular session the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 7:30 PM. During
the summer, the board tours an area at the start of the meeting. Meetings are open to the public.
Nature Tales - Party in the Prairie
Wednesday July 14 at 10:00 AM
Hurstville Interpretive Center
Children ages 2-6 and a guardian are invited to join a naturalist this summer to learn more about nature. Stories and
activities go along with the theme.
Kite Flying
Sunday July 18 at 1:00 PM
Hurstville Interpretive Center
Bring a kite and/or make and decorate one to take home. Let’s hope for a windy day as we fly them over the prairie!
Naturalist Lunch Box - Wetland Wonders
Thursday July 22 at Noon
Hurstville Interpretive Center
Bring a friend, grab a lunch, and join a naturalist for a fun program while you dine!
GPS & Geocaching Demo
Sunday July 25 at 1:00 PM
Hurstville Interpretive Center
Join area geocachers for a short demo on how to use a GPS to find hidden caches. Demo is for people of all skill
levels.
August
Naturalist Lunch Box - Insect Galore
Thursday August 5 at Noon
Hurstville Interpretive Center
Bring a friend, grab a lunch, and join a naturalist for a fun program while you dine!
Neal Smith Trip
Friday August 6
Prairie City, Iowa
Join a naturalist for a trip to Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge. Experience the breathtaking beauty of over 5,000
acres of the largest reconstruction of the tallgrass prairie ecosystem in the entire U.S. See bison and elk, take a hike in
the prairie enjoying blooming wildflowers, and enjoy world class exhibits. Lunch and transportation provided. Cost is
$35 ($30 for Friends of JCC members).
Copper Creek Trail Grand Opening
Saturday August 7
Two Good Park, Preston
Bring your bike and take a ride along the trail. Ribbon cutting at 10:00 AM. Food, games, and lots of fun!
Jackson County Conservation Board Meeting
Tuesday August 10 at 7:30 PM
Blackhawk Wildlife Area & Hurstville Interpretive Center
The Jackson County Conservation Board meets in regular session the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 7:30 PM. During
the summer, the board tours an area at the start of the meeting. Meetings are open to the public.
Nature Tales - Animal Olympics
Wednesday August 11 at 10:00 AM
Hurstville Interpretive Center
Children ages 2-6 and a guardian are invited to join a naturalist this summer to learn more about nature. Stories and
activities go along with the theme.
Youth Outdoor Skills Day
Saturday August 14 from 9-1
Hurstville Fishing Pond
A day of outdoor recreation— archery, shooting sports, fishing, canoeing, rock climbing, orienteering, outdoor cooking,
and more. Cost is $5/youth in advance, $7 day of event (adults free). Great fun for the whole family!
Junior Naturalist Days - Trumpeter Swans
Sunday August 15 at 1:00 PM
Hurstville Interpretive Center
Children ages 6-12 are invited to join a naturalist in a fun nature-related activity to complete requirements for their
Junior Naturalist badge!
Grilling for Charity Event
Wednesday August 18th from 11-2 PM
Maquoketa State Bank, Main Branch Parking Lot
Come out for some brats & hotdogs, chips, lemonade, ice cream and fun events! Free will donations—to go to Jackson
County Conservation!
Millrock School Ice Cream Social
Saturday August 21 from 3-5 PM
Millrock Schoolhouse
Rural schools were social centers for their communities through the 1950’s. Millrock School will once again serve that
purpose when we serve up home-made ice cream! Enjoy some old fashioned fun with your yum by participating in some
games from early school days! We ask a $1 per person donation to help cover the cost for the ice cream ingredients.
Please bring your own bowl, spoon, drink, chairs or picnic blanket. Please pre-register by August 18. Millrock is located
just south of Baldwin. Follow 50th Ave south out of Baldwin, turn east on 33rd St., then south on 53rd St.
Tallgrass Prairie: Past, Present, & Future
Saturday May 29 – July 21
Hurstville Interpretive Center
Come and check out this fun and informative traveling exhibit about Iowa’s tallgrass prairie heritage.
Campground Programs - Water Safety
Friday July 2—South Sabula Lakes Park
Saturday July 3— Spruce Creek Park
Join a naturalist for an entertaining and educational program at the picnic shelter in the campground at 7:00 PM. For all
ages. Non-campers welcome too!
Junior Naturalist Days - Prairie Animals
Monday July 5 at 1:00 PM
Hurstville Interpretive Center
Children ages 6-12 are invited to join a naturalist in a fun nature-related activity to complete requirements for their
Junior Naturalist badge!
Naturalist Lunch Box - American Kestrel
Thursday July 8 at Noon
Hurstville Interpretive Center
Bring a friend, grab a lunch, and join a naturalist for a fun program while you dine!
Jackson County Conservation Board Meeting
Tuesday July 13 at 7:30 PM
Copper Creek Trail & Preston City Hall
The Jackson County Conservation Board meets in regular session the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 7:30 PM. During
the summer, the board tours an area at the start of the meeting. Meetings are open to the public.
Nature Tales - Party in the Prairie
Wednesday July 14 at 10:00 AM
Hurstville Interpretive Center
Children ages 2-6 and a guardian are invited to join a naturalist this summer to learn more about nature. Stories and
activities go along with the theme.
Kite Flying
Sunday July 18 at 1:00 PM
Hurstville Interpretive Center
Bring a kite and/or make and decorate one to take home. Let’s hope for a windy day as we fly them over the prairie!
Naturalist Lunch Box - Wetland Wonders
Thursday July 22 at Noon
Hurstville Interpretive Center
Bring a friend, grab a lunch, and join a naturalist for a fun program while you dine!
GPS & Geocaching Demo
Sunday July 25 at 1:00 PM
Hurstville Interpretive Center
Join area geocachers for a short demo on how to use a GPS to find hidden caches. Demo is for people of all skill
levels.
August
Naturalist Lunch Box - Insect Galore
Thursday August 5 at Noon
Hurstville Interpretive Center
Bring a friend, grab a lunch, and join a naturalist for a fun program while you dine!
Neal Smith Trip
Friday August 6
Prairie City, Iowa
Join a naturalist for a trip to Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge. Experience the breathtaking beauty of over 5,000
acres of the largest reconstruction of the tallgrass prairie ecosystem in the entire U.S. See bison and elk, take a hike in
the prairie enjoying blooming wildflowers, and enjoy world class exhibits. Lunch and transportation provided. Cost is
$35 ($30 for Friends of JCC members).
Copper Creek Trail Grand Opening
Saturday August 7
Two Good Park, Preston
Bring your bike and take a ride along the trail. Ribbon cutting at 10:00 AM. Food, games, and lots of fun!
Jackson County Conservation Board Meeting
Tuesday August 10 at 7:30 PM
Blackhawk Wildlife Area & Hurstville Interpretive Center
The Jackson County Conservation Board meets in regular session the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 7:30 PM. During
the summer, the board tours an area at the start of the meeting. Meetings are open to the public.
Nature Tales - Animal Olympics
Wednesday August 11 at 10:00 AM
Hurstville Interpretive Center
Children ages 2-6 and a guardian are invited to join a naturalist this summer to learn more about nature. Stories and
activities go along with the theme.
Youth Outdoor Skills Day
Saturday August 14 from 9-1
Hurstville Fishing Pond
A day of outdoor recreation— archery, shooting sports, fishing, canoeing, rock climbing, orienteering, outdoor cooking,
and more. Cost is $5/youth in advance, $7 day of event (adults free). Great fun for the whole family!
Junior Naturalist Days - Trumpeter Swans
Sunday August 15 at 1:00 PM
Hurstville Interpretive Center
Children ages 6-12 are invited to join a naturalist in a fun nature-related activity to complete requirements for their
Junior Naturalist badge!
Grilling for Charity Event
Wednesday August 18th from 11-2 PM
Maquoketa State Bank, Main Branch Parking Lot
Come out for some brats & hotdogs, chips, lemonade, ice cream and fun events! Free will donations—to go to Jackson
County Conservation!
Millrock School Ice Cream Social
Saturday August 21 from 3-5 PM
Millrock Schoolhouse
Rural schools were social centers for their communities through the 1950’s. Millrock School will once again serve that
purpose when we serve up home-made ice cream! Enjoy some old fashioned fun with your yum by participating in some
games from early school days! We ask a $1 per person donation to help cover the cost for the ice cream ingredients.
Please bring your own bowl, spoon, drink, chairs or picnic blanket. Please pre-register by August 18. Millrock is located
just south of Baldwin. Follow 50th Ave south out of Baldwin, turn east on 33rd St., then south on 53rd St.