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One of the TPC's most important roles is to promote the appreciation of prairie. The Spring Seminar Series, sponsored solely by the Friends, promotes wide-ranging discussion of key issues in prairie conservation. Virtual and hybrid in-person seminars are recorded and available for viewing any time. 

The Friends co-sponsor the TPC Help Desk. Staffed by a trusted collaborator with over 30 years of prairie experience, the Help Desk provides one-on-one expert assistance to landowners seeking advice on their prairie projects. 

Upkeep is a never-ending process. Your gifts have put a new roof on the greenhouse, purchase a versatile John Deere gator for field work, and upgrade specialized equipment for prescribed fire and native seed production.  Ask us about our ongoing equipment wish list!

Many of our remaining prairie remnants, once teeming with thousands of native species, are overcome by brush and invasive grasses. We are a part of the Northeast Iowa Habitat Partnership, supporting local prairie managers throughout the region. 

The Friends have made it possible for us to serve the larger prairie community by sponsoring important regional and national meetings such as the North American Prairie Conference. We promote the growth and vibrancy of prairie organizations in Iowa by sending students and AmeriCorps members to meetings and field trips.