Tallgrass Prairie Center

Volunteer with us during the 2026 burn season! Each spring the TPC conducts prescribed burns on UNI prairies both on and off campus and rely on volunteer support to complete the burns safely and efficiently.

Join the Tallgrass Prairie Center and Cathy Irvine for evening strolls at Irvine Prairie (1174 55th St., Dysart, IA).

• March 23, 6 p.m. – Stretch your legs after a long winter and explore the prairie at the turn of the season.
• April 27, 6 p.m. – Learn more about prescribed fire and pick up a copy of Where the Sky Began by John Madson. A limited number of copies will be available.
• May 25, 6 p.m. – We will be joined by Candace Havely, a board member from the Prairie Rapids Audubon Society, to discuss native bird conservation and observe species out at Irvine.

The 2026 Seed and Service Provider lists are now available! 

If you are a seed and service provider not currently listed, please contact the TPC at (319) 273- 3836. 

This 2024-2025 edition celebrates the accomplishments of our staff, students, AmeriCorps members, collaborators, and volunteers. We thank the UNI College of Humanities, Arts and Sciences, government funding agencies and generous donors who make our work possible.