Natural Resources
Iowa State University's Natural Resources Extension and Outreach offers ways to explore and care for Iowa's natural resources and environment. Find workshops, demonstrations, and online resources from our expert team organized by topic or resource type.
Iowa State University's Natural Resources Extension and Outreach offers ways to explore and care for Iowa's natural resources and environment. Find workshops, demonstrations, and online resources from our expert team organized by topic or resource type.
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May 26, 2026Content Author
No Mow May has become a popular option for those seeking to support pollinators in their yards, but how effective is this practice? ISU’s Yard & Garden examined the pros and cons of No Mow May and found that there are many potential drawbacks to this practice...
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Beyond Water Quality: Finding a Sense of Wonder in Conservation Wetlands
May 20, 2026Content Author
I spent an afternoon earlier this May visiting a conservation wetland while planning a tour for an edge-of-field practice workshop. It was my first visit to a wetland this year and what immediately caught my attention wasn’t one specific feature, but the sense of joy I felt being there...
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Tree Planting Basics
May 14, 2026Content AuthorSpringtime in Iowa is a great season to plant a tree or three, but success depends upon following sound installation practices. Tips and advice found in this article will help novice and experienced gardeners, and their trees, get off to a great start...
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Tree Identification Guide
Tree have you stumped? Use our interactive tree key developed to help identify the most common trees in Iowa from characteristics such as leaves, twigs, fruits, and bark.