Calendar of Events
2026
May
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Evening Walks on the Prairie, Story City
Join Tom Rosburg for a prairie walk at Doolittle Prairie, Story County’s largest prairie remnant.
TPC EVENT
Monday, May 25, 2026
May Irvine Prairie Walk, Dysart
Come enjoy the prairie with neighbors and friends; all ages are welcome! All walks begin at 6 p.m. near the parking area.
Friday to Sunday, May 29-31, 2026
Loess Hills Prairie Seminar, Onawa
Since 1977, the LHPS has been a favorite for prairie enthusiasts and nature lovers of all ages. Participate in just one session, the entire day, or stay the whole weekend.
June
TPC EVENT
Monday, June 8, 2026
June Irvine Prairie Walk, Dysart
Come enjoy the prairie with neighbors and friends; all ages are welcome! All walks begin at 6 p.m. near the parking area.
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Breen Prairie Workday, Monticello
Help remove unwanted sweet clover and brush from the native prairie at INHF's Breen Prairie Farm.
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Evening Walks on the Prairie, Story City
Join Tom Rosburg for a prairie walk at Doolittle Prairie, Story County’s largest prairie remnant.
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Bearbower Sand Prairie - Prairie Walk, Brandon
Explore this unique sand prairie with Buchanan County Conservation Director Ben Bonar.
TPC EVENT
Monday, June 22, 2026
June Irvine Prairie Walk, Dysart
Come enjoy the prairie with neighbors and friends; all ages are welcome! All walks begin at 6 p.m. near the parking area.
TPC EVENT
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Tallgrass Prairie Center Summer Open House, Cedar Falls
Details to come!
July
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Codfish Hollow (Hamilton) Hill Prairie Walk, Maquoketa
Join Jackson County Conservation and others for a walk at this hill prairie. Managed as a local biological preserve for 38 years, the prairie is home to a diverse set of native plants.
TPC EVENT
Monday, July 6, 2026
July Irvine Prairie Walk, Dysart
Come enjoy the prairie with neighbors and friends; all ages are welcome! All walks begin at 6 p.m. near the parking area.
Monday, July 13, 2026
Heritage Valley Summer Seed Harvest, Waukon
Hand harvest native seed from Heritage Valley's prairie hillsides along the Upper Iowa River.
TPC EVENT
Monday, July 27, 2026
July Irvine Prairie Walk, Dysart
Come enjoy the prairie with neighbors and friends; all ages are welcome! All walks begin at 6 p.m. near the parking area.
August
Friday-Sunday, August 7-9, 2026
2026 Iowa Prairie Conference, Dubuque
Save the date and watch for details!
TPC EVENT
Monday, August 24, 2026
August Irvine Prairie Walk, Dysart
Come enjoy the prairie with neighbors and friends; all ages are welcome! All walks begin at 6 p.m. near the parking area.
