Jackson County Conservation

Kids in Action

Become an Iowa Junior Naturalist

This is a wonderful opportunity for children ages 6-12 to experience (and share with adults) outdoor recreation and education. 

Attend 3 nature related programs in your community and participate in 3 outdoor activities with your family. 

When you have completed the requirements, you will receive an official Iowa Junior Naturalist Patch and certificate of achievement.  6 badges total - earn a different one each year!

Iowa Junior Naturalist Record Sheet

Use a Park Pack

Are you curious about the world around you? Check out one of our backpacks with a variety of activities for 2 weeks absolutely free! These bags have activities, books, tools and more.  Visit our Environmental Education page for more details.

Animal of the Month

Milk Snake

Kids in Conservation

Pack a waste free lunch     Learn how 

Play a game to save water
The Water Family
Tip Tank

Build a prairie    
Click here

Youth Hunting and Trapping

Hunter Safety Courses   Learn More

Baldwin Marsh is open for youth hunting and trapping.  Permit must be filled out and approved. 

Related Links

Iowa DNR Youth Page

National Geographic for Kids

Great Games to Play

Camping Games



Youth Activities

Events

All of the events listed on our Calendar of Events page are family friendly!

Events targeted for youth are:

Free Fishing Clinic at the Hurstville Fishing Pond the first Saturday of June

Science Under the Stars in June

Youth Outdoor Skills Day in August

Winter Adventure Camp in December

Summer Library Programs

Summer Day Camps in June, July, August

Camps

Join us during the summer for our exciting day camps!  Several of these are multi day events held at the Hurstville Center and others will be one day events in towns throughout the county.

Dates and detailed information can be found on our Calendar of Events page. 

We encourage children from all backgrounds to attend and financial scholarships are available (contact us for further details).

Space is limited to 20 kids so sign up early! 

• Explorer Camp for those entering kindergarten and 1st grade
• Ranger Camp for those entering 2nd,3rd and 4th grade
• Adventure Camp for those entering 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th grade
• City Nature Camps for students entering kindergarten through 6th grade