Calendar of Events

March

Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Wildland Fire Planning and Management (Hitchcock Nature Center, Honey Creek)

Part of a Land Stewardship series designed for landowners, natural resource professionals, and outdoor enthusiasts, this course covers the fundamentals of wildland fire planning and management.

Saturday, March 15, 2025
Loess Hills Winter Workday (Ida County)

Join Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation for its very first workday on this Ida County property.

Thursday, March 20, 2025
Celebrate Iowa's Outdoors Day (Polk County)

Iowa’s parks, trails, wildlife, soil and water are all part of our quality of life and cause for celebration! Meet Iowans passionate about protecting spaces for outdoor recreation and caring for our natural resources. The day will feature breakfast, interactive displays, engaging speakers and the opportunity to share your own motivations for celebration. Children are welcome! Come for any or all of the day.

Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Irvine Prairie: The nexus of research and restoration at the TPC, (in-person or virtual)

TPC Research Program Manager, Justin Meissen, will give an overview of the restoration efforts at Irvine Prairie, and how they have fueled applied ecological research at TPC and beyond.

April

Saturday, April 12
Kothenbeutel Pasque Flower Hike, (Sheffield)

Spend a spring morning on the prairie in search of pasque flowers. The Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation is hosting and requests an RSVP.

June

Friday, June 20, 2025
Tallgrass Prairie Center Summer Open House, (in-person)

Explore the TPC and celebrate the prairie! More information to come.