Owned by the state of Iowa and operated through the Board of Regents, we seek to provide science classes and research opportunities for university students, and offer Outreach Programs and provide services through the state universities.
FALL YOUTH CAMPS!
Registration for our fall youth camps is now open! We have No School camps for K-4th graders and Homeschool Explore camps for 5-9-year olds and 10-14-year-olds.
Women in Nature Day
Join adult women 18 years+ for an opportunity to discover new outdoor recreation skills, build a nature-loving community, and experience the natural landscapes of NW Iowa! Fall WIND at Night will be held Friday, October 3rd from 6pm - 8pm at Horseshoe Bend (South Side). Click here to register!
WIND is a collaborative program with ISU Extension & Outreach, Dickinson County Conservation Board and Clay County Conservation Board.
Coffee & Grounds
Work hard and learn about native ecosystems while restoring prairie and oak savanna at Lakeside. Then relax and make friends over coffee and rolls. Meet at the Waitt Lab at 8:30 am each Tuesday during snow-free months. To be added to the email list please email Matt Fairchild at matthew-fairchild@uiowa.edu.
Lakeside Lab Treasure Hike
This self-guided nature exploration and tour of Lakeside grounds is perfect for children, families, and “kids at heart” of any age. Pick up a treasure map at Lakeside entrance and go exploring for hidden clues and secret messages.
