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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Conservation Practices in the Garden and Landscape
April 7, 2026Content Author
Conservation begins at home, and our gardens and landscapes offer some of the most immediate opportunities for the average gardener to support the environment. By working with local conditions, we create landscapes that thrive with fewer inputs and contribute (even if in a small way) to healthier ecosystems. These small actions add up, especially in the urban and suburban areas where many Iowans garden...
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Private Well Stewardship Program Helps Iowans Safeguard Drinking Water
March 27, 2026Content Author
Owners of private wells can connect with local experts and access funding to test their wells by attending one of several workshops being held across the state in March and April. The Private Well Stewardship Program, offered by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, educates well owners about the responsibilities and risks of being a private well owner and connects them with additional resources to manage their wells.
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March 12, 2026Content Author
This past fall, The Iowa Monarch Conservation Consortium partnered with the ISU Windbreak School to host workshops across the state to discuss establishing and managing windbreaks, along with how to enhance these valuable landscape features for monarchs! Watch this short video to hear from the Webster family, one of the hosts for the Windbreak School, about their windbreak journey and what its presence means to them.
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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.