Hunters are enjoying high populations of pheasants in Iowa. Milder winters have allowed the pheasant population to fight off exposure to cold and access food underneath ice more easily. Listen to this episode of Above the Fold to learn more. dailyiowan.com/2023/11/15/abo…

Effective today, the dump station at F.W. Kent Park will close for the season. The campground will remain open until the first snowfall. Running water is available at hydrants throughout the campground. Latrines in the campground and Kent Park are open and available for use.

”The famous Italian diver Enzo Maiorca dove into the sea of ​​Syracuse and was talking to his daughter Rossana who was aboard the boat. Ready to go in, he felt something slightly hit his back. He turned and saw a dolphin. Then he realized that the dolphin did not want to play

The 2023 Johnson County Conservation Board Annual Report is available online. Learn about all the accomplishments the JCCB made between July 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023. johnsoncountyiowa.gov/sites/default/…

Kent Park Campground opening Saturday, April 20, 2024 contingent upon weather conditions. Postponement of the opening will be announced through JCCB social media and the JoCo webpage johnsoncountyiowa.gov/conservation Get your camping gear ready, camping season is here!

Trails turn small towns into cyclist sanctuaries thegazette.com/special-sectio…

See you this morning at 10AM on a sidewalk near you! Go Hawks! 🙌

100 new statues of Herky were unveiled today for the 20th anniversary of Herky on Parade. Full story: thegazette.com/higher-educati…

Photos: Herky on Parade III debuts in five Eastern Iowa communities thegazette.com/photos/photos-…

Americas Best Idea Herky facebook.com/reel/114939659…

In partnership with the IIHR we welcomed faculty from Beijing Normal University (BNU) to Kent Lake. The trip was organized by IIHR alum, Bo Chen, now faculty at the BNU. The group is looking into conservation techniques in Iowa. #globalconnections #betterenvironment University of Iowa

🌿🌼Explore the Pocket Prairie Program - planting pollinator-pleasing plants produces perfect pocket prairies. 🦋🐝 Our Pocket Prairie Program isn't just a fun tongue-twister, it's a collaboration with Master Gardners of Johnson Co. Read all about it at johnsoncountyiowa.gov/soilhealth.

Move by Waters showing at the Iowa City Public Library, Tuesday, August 13 from 6:30-8 p.m. FREE event. Bring the family.

Learn about the 2008 Conservation Bond accomplishments and more about the Conservation Bond on the 2024 Ballot at ourlandwaterfuture.org Flip the ballot and vote! The choice is yours.

The campground at F.W. Kent Park will be closing for the season on Wednesday, September 25. The early closure will allow contractors to complete work associated with the phase 1 campground shower house renovations. Thank you for your understanding through this process.

We are officially in the in-person early voting period for the 11/5 General Election! Seven satellite voting locations will be held in the upcoming weeks. Check them out and make your plan to vote. #jocovotes 🛰️

Johnson County conservation bond helps to expand trails and more kcrg.com/2024/11/14/joh…

Ways to spend time outside in Iowa City. dailyiowan.com/2025/04/01/way…

Homeowners in unincorporated Johnson County are eligible to add pocket prairies to their landscapes, thanks to a collaboration with the Johnson County Master Gardeners of Iowa. 🪻🐝🌻🦋 The program opens at 9 AM on July 1. For more information, visit johnsoncountyiowa.gov/JoCoPPP.