Tallgrass Prairie at the University of Northern Iowa: A Proud Past, A Bold Future

Session Three — 2026 Restoration and Management Seminar Series

• 5:30 p.m. CST Welcome & Refreshments
• 6:00 p.m. CST Screening of America's Lost Landscape: The Tallgrass Prairie
• 6:45 p.m. CST Panel of UNI Alumni & Daryl Smith 

Join us this Earth Week to celebrate the legacy of tallgrass prairie at the University of Northern Iowa. This free seminar features a screening of the 2002 feature film "America's Lost Landscape: The Tallgrass Prairie" and a panel discussion featuring past and recent UNI alumni. Hear from UNI's "Prairie Panthers" as they continue to build the future of prairie restoration in Iowa and beyond.   

Virtual attendees are welcome to watch the film independently and join zoom for the panel discussion. Register for the virtual discussion through the link below. The film can be viewed here - https://vimeo.com/79230293