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.
Wild Wednesdays
Wild Wednesdays are free, family friendly programs happening every Wednesday during the summer!
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!
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 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's main parking lot by the map or in Waitt lab. Have fun exploring and searching for hidden clues and secret messages!
Froggy Fridays
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.
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.
