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Astronomical Clock at the Cedar River Crossing

Astronomical Clock at the Cedar River Crossing  JCCB Staff As part of a 226 acre, wetland and savanna restoration project we have constructed an astronomical clock at the Cedar River Crossing area. The lines mark the sunrise and sunset locations on the horizon during...

Nature Buds: Art in Nature

Nature Buds:  Art in Nature  by Rick Hollis I have long been a fan of the Nature Buds programs, offered by the Kent Park Naturalists for preschoolers,  since I was first at the CEC and saw all the little kids running ahead of their parents to get to CEC and play with...

Aaron Ohlsen is our new Ranger.

Aaron Ohlsen is our new Ranger Aaron is from Vinton, Iowa and a full time outdoor enthusiast.  If you see him around, please welcome him.   His first message to JCC subscribers follows. Ranger Update June 16, 2019 I might be biased, but to me there is no prettier...