Tallgrass Prairie Center

Irvine Prairie in bloom

The Tallgrass Prairie Center empowers people to value and restore resilient, diverse tallgrass prairie.

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Overview of wildflower walks with image of trail at Irvine Prairie

Wildflower Walks at Irvine Prairie 

Join Dr. Laura Jackson from the Tallgrass Prairie Center and Cathy Irvine for evening strolls at Irvine Prairie. All ages are welcome to enjoy summer blooms, birds, butterflies and more!

All walks will begin near the parking area located by the Irvine Prairie rock. Please bring your own water and sun protection. Closed-toe shoes and long pants are encouraged.

1174 55th St, Dysart, IA 52224

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Prairie roots

2024 Highlights

Read more about the TPC's highlights from September 2023 - August 2024 in our annual report.

2024 TPC Highlights

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Prairie being seeded

Seed and Service Provider List

Do you need prairie seed or are you looking for service providers to help with your 2025 prairie projects?

Seed and Service Providers

Focus Areas

Enhancing our public roadsides: Iowa Roadside Management

Roadsides

Iowa Roadside Management
County worker assessing roadside filled with goldenrod
A prairie pedigree for Iowa's roadsides and beyond

Plant Materials

Plant Materials
Students helping in the production plots.
Exploring effective restoration methods

Research

Research and Restoration
Justin and Lucas in research plots at the TPC
Making prairie practical for landowners

Prairie on Farms

Prairie on Farms
Prairie Strip
A deeper appreciation for the prairie ecosystem

Irvine Prairie

Irvine Prairie
Cathy Irvine spreading prairie seed at Irvine Prairie
For conservation practitioners, educators, and students

Resources

Resources
Field day

Upcoming Events

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TPC at sunset

Prairie events across the state

Calendar of Events