Calendar of Events

2026

February 

Thursday, February 12, 2026, 1-2 p.m.
Exploring Prairie Establishment and Management With Carl Kurtz, Virtual

This virtual field day aims to assist farmers, landowners, and conservation professionals with establishing and maintaining prairie perennial vegetation.

 

TPC EVENT

Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Session 1: Restoration and Management Seminar Series, Cedar Falls or Virtual

The Persistence of Prairie and People: The Emergence of the Native Seed Industry in the Upper Midwest, Andy Olson, Stewardship Specialist for the Native Prairies Association of Texas

 

Wednesday-Thursday, February 25-26, 2026
Leadership for Midwestern Watersheds, Baraboo, WI

This popular annual forum develops a “community of practice” among conservation practitioners working to improve water quality with landowners, agencies, and businesses. The meeting features presentations and facilitated discussions on subjects essential to successful watershed projects.

 

Wednesday, February 25, 2026
2026 IEC Environmental Advocacy Day, Des Moines

Iowa's environment — our water quality, the air we breathe, the integrity of our soil and land — is inextricably tied to our health. On February 25, join the Iowa Environmental Council to share this message directly with Iowa legislators

 

Saturday, February 28, 2026
Loess Hills: Buresh Winter Workday, Crescent

Join INHF at our newly donated Buresh property just outside of Crescent to help clear invasive honeysuckle and cedar and restore native habitat.

 

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March

TPC EVENT

Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Session 2: Restoration and Management Seminar Series, Cedar Falls or Virtual

Aldo Leopold, Paul Johnson, and a Land Ethic for Iowa (and Beyond), Curt Meine, Senior Fellow with the Aldo Leopold Foundation

 

Wednesday, March 11 - Friday, March 13, 2026
Perennial Farm Gathering 2026, Dubuque

The Savanna Institute's Prairie Farm Gathering will be held in Iowa this year for the first time. This event brings together land stewards, farmers and perennial enthusiasts to share work, research and lessons learned. The TPC's Laura Jackson is a panelist.

 

Saturday, March 14, 2026
Loess Hills: Buresh Winter Workday, Crescent

Join INHF at our newly donated Buresh property just outside of Crescent to help clear invasive honeysuckle and cedar and restore native habitat.

 

Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Celebrate Iowa's Outdoors Day, Des Moines

Save the date for the second Celebrate Iowa's Outdoors Day! Join INHF and many other organizations and individuals in celebrating Iowa’s outdoors featuring displays and speakers. 

 

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April

TPC EVENT

Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Session 3: Restoration and Management Seminar Series, Cedar Falls or Virtual

Tallgrass Prairie at the University of Northern Iowa: A Proud Past, A Bold Future, Screening of America’s Lost Landscape: The Tallgrass Prairie and Panel of UNI Alumni & Daryl Smith