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.
SUMMER YOUTH CAMPS
We offer many summer camps for students entering PreK (4-year-olds) through 9th grade. Registration opens Monday, February 2nd at 12pm. Please register early to ensure a spot in our camps!
Frog & Toad Call Survey
Volunteers will learn how to identify frog and toad species by their calls and help collect important data for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources amphibian monitoring program.
To participate, volunteers must attend a short DNR training workshop (offered via Zoom or in person). Register here.
Bumble Bee Atlas Training
Join us June 26 - 28 for a free training with the Iowa Bumble Bee Atlas! Participants will learn how to safely capture, identify, and release bumble bees while contributing to an important citizen science project that monitors Iowa’s native pollinators.
The training includes indoor identification sessions and hands-on outdoor field experiences, where you'll learn how to conduct your own surveys and work toward full certification. Meals are provided and housing is available.
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.
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! Summer WIND will be held Thursday, June 4th from 6pm - 8:30pm at the Maser Monarch Lodge. Registration will open April 9th.
WIND is a collaborative program with ISU Extension & Outreach, Dickinson County Conservation Board and Clay County Conservation Board.
Lakeside Reads
Lakeside Reads is a book club focused on nature or science topics. We meet the 4th Thursday of the month at 11:00. Come for the conversation, beautiful view and snacks! Email Mary at mary-skopec@uiowa.edu for more information.
