2019 OWL Events
'Shrooms & Wine
Monday, April 15, 10:00am-1:00pm
Tour Stone Hollow Garden & Shroomery followed by a wine tasting and wood fired pizza at Park Farm Winery. Cost of wine tasting and pizza on own. Call 563-556-6745 to register.
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Southeast Minnesota Trip
Thursday, June 6 - Friday, June 7
Come take a fun filled overnight trip to beautiful Southeast Minnesota. The group will travel to Southeast Minnesota’s bluff country to explore the outdoors. Trip activities include canoeing, hiking, a cave tour, and a trip to the International Owl Center. Participants will depart from the Hurstville Interpretive Center on Thursday morning, travel to Preston, MN area and return to the Hurstville Center Friday evening.
OWLS events are for adults only. Cost for the trip is $140 per person and includes: lodging (double occupancy), equipment rentals, tours, and travel expenses. OWLS events are sponsored by Dubuque, Jackson, and Jones County Conservation. Contact Jackson County Conservation to register at (563) 652-3783. Registration is required by May 5th.
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Archaeology Paddling Trip
Friday, August 9, 9:00am-3:00pm
Enjoy a day of paddling on the Maquoketa River while learning about archaeology with Iowa DOT archaeologist Brennan Dolan. Canoes and kayaks are available or bring your own. RSVP required.
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Discovering Trout
Thursday, September 5, 10:00am
Discover the fun of trout fishing in Northeast Iowa! We will visit the Manchester Fish Hatchery for a tour of the facility and a presentation by the Iowa DNR about their trout stocking program. We will then head to Backbone State Par for a picnic lunch (bring your own) and to try your hand at trout fishing! Participants must have a fishing license and trout stamp if you plan on fishing. We will have extra poles to borrow if you need. To register call 319-481-7987 or email [email protected]
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Mississippi River Tour
Tuesday, October 1, 10:00am
Join us on a relaxing cruise down the Mississippi River backwaters in Marquette. Captain Robert weaves humor, beauty and wildlife into his tour. Cost $25/person. Pre-registration is required, call 563-556-6745 to register.
To register for these events please call any of the following counties:
Dubuque County: 563-556-6745
Jackson County: 563-652-3783
Jones County: 563-487-3541