Jackson County Conservation

Photo Gallery

Taken a picture at one of our parks lately?  We'd love to display it here!  Email us your picture.  Make sure to include photographer's name, date photo was taken and location of photo.  Photos we post on this page must be of parks that are managed by Jackson County Conservation.  Thanks for contributing!

Canoeing on the Maquoketa River as seen from the overlook at Buzzard Ridge Wildlife Area
Photo courtesy of Bob Bergman

Fishing at the Hurstville Fishing Pond
Photo courtesy of Bob Bergman

A visit to Millrock School
Photo courtesy of Melanie Moretz

Hiking at Pine Valley Nature Area
Photo courtesy of Melanie Moretz

Taking a break along the Jackson County Recreation Trail
Photo courtesy of Bob Bergman

Video Gallery

Click the links below to view videos related to our parks, wildlife and programs!

Trumpeter Swans at Hurstville January 2012
2 adults and 6 cygnets spend the winter in the enclosure at the Hurstville Center.  Watch the video to hear them honking!

Trumpeter Swans at Hurstville June 2011
Adult captive swans with newly hatched cygnets at the Hurstville Center.

Jackson County, Iowa - An Iowa Great Place
On October 22, 2010, Jackson County, Iowa was recognized for its three-year participation in the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs' Iowa Great Places program. This video highlights their projects and accomplishments., including parks managed by Jackson County Conservation.

Photo Gallery Continued 

Captive adult trumpeter swan at Hurstville
Photo courtesy of Rich Bugalski

Captive trumpeter swans at Hurstville
Photo courtesy of Rich Bugalski