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.
WORK AT LAKESIDE LAB!
Now accepting 2025 Summer Internship applications!
STUDY AT LAKESIDE LAB!
Register for a 2025 summer course!
Wild Wednesdays
Wild Wednesdays are free, family friendly programs happening every Wednesday at 5pm during the summer. Please meet in Mahan Hall.
Tuesday Speaker Series
Join us at 7pm on Tuesday nights during the summer for presentations provided by a variety of experts. If you love learning, these Speaker Series programs are for you! Please meet in Mahan Hall.
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.
