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Johnson County Conservation Quality natural resource management, environmental education and outdoor recreation opportunities in Johnson County Iowa.
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Johnson County Conservation Board Vision:

The Vision of the Johnson County Conservation Board and Staff is a county where all citizens have access to natural areas, conservation/environmental education, and recreation opportunities; where the natural resources of the county are enhanced and protected; where conservation areas are restored and maintained at the highest standard, are safe, and sustain our mission of land conservation; and where this vision is accomplished through partnerships with various entities, interest groups, and individuals. Johnson County Conservation Board Mission:

The Mission of the Johnson County Conservation Board is to improve the quality of natural resources and native species for Johnson County residents through programs emphasizing conservation of natural resources, conservation education, and natural resource based recreation.

The second Nature Buds program of the school year is coming up this week. Sign up for this free program for kids ages 3-...
10/26/2026

The second Nature Buds program of the school year is coming up this week. Sign up for this free program for kids ages 3-5 to explore the world of leaves! This month we will read a leaf themed story, look through tubs of leaves for plastic critters, and go outside on a short leaf hike. The program will take place Wednesday, October 28 from 10:00 to 11:00 AM at the Conservation Education Center in Kent Park.

To sign up, visit our Education Events page (link is in bio and in the comments)

And please help spread the word so we can get more kiddos these early nature experiences!

📆 Wednesday, Oct. 28
⏰ 10:00-11:00 AM
📍Kent Park Conservation Education Center

Ever wonder what the water quality is like at Kent Park Lake? Is it safe to swim there? Who monitors the lake's health a...
10/22/2026

Ever wonder what the water quality is like at Kent Park Lake? Is it safe to swim there? Who monitors the lake's health and how?

Check out this article all about our water quality monitoring program at Kent Park Lake in the JCC blog, first published in the JCC's Fall 2026 Conservation Connection Newsletter.

Link in comments.

10/21/2026

Did you know about the bird blind in Kent Park? Check it out on this virtual tour!

If you’ve ever visited Kent Park’s bird blind, let us know what kind of wildlife you’ve spotted in the comments!

Pop-up CEC Open House today, Monday 19, from 2:00-3:30 PM! Get out of the house this no-school day and take a hike at Ke...
10/19/2026

Pop-up CEC Open House today, Monday 19, from 2:00-3:30 PM!

Get out of the house this no-school day and take a hike at Kent Park, explore inside the CEC, and say hi to the critters. We also have some leaf learning stations up in the classroom for kids to check out.

10/16/2026

Let us be real clear in Midwesternese: WATCH FOR DEER. 🤎

Midwest Lingo aside, you should know deer are most active at dawn and dusk, and during the rut, they really don’t care about looking both ways before crossing. (That's because the "rut" means mating season.)

They also tend to travel in groups during the rut, so if you see one, expect more close by.

And if a collision seems inevitable? Stay in your lane and break steadily — more damage can be caused by swerving into another lane or into the ditch.

More info drivers should know: https://bit.ly/4euNp3N

Dubuque Street Trail just north of the Iowa River at the east entrance to the Conklin Quarry will be temporarily closed ...
10/16/2026

Dubuque Street Trail just north of the Iowa River at the east entrance to the Conklin Quarry will be temporarily closed on Saturday, October 17 to facilitate driveway repairs. Please watch for closure signage and stay clear of the area while contractors complete these repairs. Heavy equipment will be in use for these repairs and a trail closure will improve the safety for trail users and contractors. This temporary closure is only expected for one day and the trail will reopen once the repairs have been completed. Thank you for your assistance and cooperation.

Crafty volunteers needed! ✂️Our education team has constructed a pretty cool oak tree in the Conservation Education Cent...
10/16/2026

Crafty volunteers needed! ✂️

Our education team has constructed a pretty cool oak tree in the Conservation Education Center. It’s almost complete but needs some leaves! We’re going to leaf it out with ~100 crepe paper oak leaves that we create with volunteers.

Our leaf-making party is Oct 29, 9-noon (ish).l at the CEC in Kent Park. Along with helping us, you’ll learn the craft of crepe paper construction. And we’ll have tea, cookies, and good vibes to share! ☺️

We have 12 volunteer slots to fill. To sign up head to our bio (instagram) or comments (facebook) for the link.

🔔We have two upcoming chances to get festive with foraged materials! We have a few spots left in each of these programs,...
10/15/2026

🔔We have two upcoming chances to get festive with foraged materials! We have a few spots left in each of these programs, so sign up soon.

ICCSD No School Day: Foraged Winter Wreaths
1:00-2:30 pm
Kent Park's Conservation Education Center

General Evening Program: Foraged Winter Wreaths
Wednesday, December 9
Kent Park's Conservation Education Center

❄ Believe it or not, winter is right around the corner! Get ready for snowy walks, snowball flying, carrot noses, warm c...
10/15/2026

❄ Believe it or not, winter is right around the corner! Get ready for snowy walks, snowball flying, carrot noses, warm cocoa by the fire, and...winter camp!

JCC Naturalists are offering a new Winter Camp! During this two-day day-camp, campers will explore Kent Park doing a variety of activities, possibly including shelter/fire building, animal tracking, bird watching, campfire cooking, meeting reptiles, playing games, and more (activities will vary by conditions.)

📆 Monday, Dec. 21 & Tuesday, Dec. 22
⏰9 AM to 4 PM each day
📍Conservation Education Center in Kent Park
Ages: K-5
Cost: $50/kid

There are two registration options for different ages - please make sure you sign up under the right age bracket! See the link in the comments to learn more and to register.

10/15/2026

Wings & Wild Things 2026 was such a blast. Thanks to everyone who came out to celebrate Iowa's natural world! Plus a huge shoutout to the many community partners, volunteers, partner food vendors, and musicians who made this event so special. We'll see you outside!

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2048 Highway 6 NW
Oxford, IA
52322

Telephone

+13196452315

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