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SUMMARY:Mushroom Foraging Field Day Winneshiek County
DESCRIPTION:Join ISU Extension and Outreach Natural Resources Field Specialist\, Gina Buelow\, for a fun-filled program about mushroom foraging. We will cover the basics of mushroom biology and ecology\, practice identifying seasonal mushrooms\, and explore to find specimens and learn in the field! \nParticipants will connect with other fungi fanatics\, examine different tools for identification\, and build skills to enjoy mushroom hunting safely. Registrants will receive a copy of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach’s Safe Mushroom Foraging field guide to take home. \n$30 Registration fee — REGISTER HERE \nLocation: Winneshiek County Extension office with field trip to Van Peenen Park
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/mushroom-foraging/
CATEGORIES:NE Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260520T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260520T160000
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SUMMARY:Crop Scout School
DESCRIPTION:The Crop Scout School equips participants with foundational crop scouting skills—ideal for beginners or for those seeking a refresher before the growing season. Attendees will learn how to identify and assess common crop issues in corn and soybeans through both classroom and field-based sessions.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/crop-scout-school/
LOCATION:Southeast Research Farm
CATEGORIES:Field day,SE Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260527T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260528T235959
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SUMMARY:Preparing for the FAA Part 107 Test
DESCRIPTION:Research to Rows is a series of workshops offered jointly by ISU Extension and Outreach and the ISU Digital Ag Innovation Lab. This intensive two-day workshop is designed for individuals looking to become FAA Part 107 Remote Pilots\, enabling them to fly drones commercially and safely in the US National Airspace System.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/preparing-for-the-faa-part-107-test/
LOCATION:Alliant Energy Agriculture Innovation Lab\, 3800 University Blvd\, Ames\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Central Iowa,Field day
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260528T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260528T153000
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SUMMARY:Extension Staff Natural Resources Professional Development Day - 2026
DESCRIPTION:This one-day event brings Extension professionals together from across Iowa — and across many program areas — to explore\, connect\, and learn. We’ll dig into natural resource issues\, discover new opportunities\, and build relationships — all while enjoying the great outdoors. This year’s program is on Thursday\, May 28\, 2026. \n  \nPlease join us the night before\, May 27\, for an informal gathering at West O’ Beer (503 Terrace Park Blvd\, Milford\, IA 51351). We will gather around 6:30pm for anyone who is interested in hearing from Joe Tiefenthaler who leads West O’s water quality and conservation efforts. West O’ will have live music from 7-9pm and food and beverages available for purchase. \n  \nThere will also be an optional tour of Brooks Golf Course (1201 Brooks Park Dr\, Okoboji\, IA 51355) at 7:15am on May 28. Owned by Conservation Foundation of Dickinson County\, Brooks is a certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Golf Course and leads a monthly “Birding on the Greens” tour. \n  \nOn May 28\, the morning program will start at the Iowa Lakeside Laboratory (1838 IA-86\, Milford\, IA 51351). Lakeside Lab is owned by the state of Iowa and its mission is twofold: 1) to provide science classes and research opportunities for university students\, and 2) to offer Outreach Programs and provide services through the state universities. \nLakeside’s 147-acre campus is located on scenic West Okoboji Lake\, on Little Millers Bay. The bay and adjacent natural areas are used as outdoor classrooms for Lakeside’s university courses and Outreach Programs. \n  \nWe’ll spend the morning learning about the history of the lab\, its work on water quality sampling\, and how it connects\, cares for and supports the natural areas that surround it. \nWe will also have a special session on county innovations on natural resources programming! What creative\, impactful and informative natural resources education are you offering? We’d love to highlight your work with a 5-minute lightening. If you’re interested in giving a short talk\, please reach out to the organizers (listed at the bottom of the page). \nWe will have lunch together\, then in the afternoon we will have two tour options. \n  \nTour #1: Explore Kettleson Hogsback\, a 2\,040 acre DNR-managed site that includes a never-been-plowed native prairie. It is one of the most bird-rich of any areas of Iowa with more than 270 species identified. Then\, we’ll visit the Wallace and Bowers Nature Area\, where the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation maintains a diverse native prairie buffer and alfalfa buffer to protect Big Spirit Lake. The site also includes cover crops\, no-till and a wetlands restoration. \n  \nTour #2: Experience conservation in action on a guided tour that highlights both public stewardship and grassroots innovation. At the Dickinson County Conservation Board’s Nature Center\, enjoy a hike to an active osprey nest and hear from the director about the land they manage—and how Extension is partnering to support their work. Then visit Monarch Cove\, an inspiring example of urban conservation where concerned citizens transformed runoff problems into a privately funded community solution. \n  \nRegistration\nRegistration is open to all ISU Extension employees. Educators from county offices and campus across all four program areas are welcome and encouraged to attend this unique professional development event! \nPlease use this link to register by May 24th: https://go.iastate.edu/E2NZQZ \nFunding for the annual Natural Resources Professional Development Day is provided by the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Iowa mini-grants. This funding allows us to offer this event at no cost to participants.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/extension-staff-natural-resources-professional-development-day-2026/
CATEGORIES:NW Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260602T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260602T150000
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SUMMARY:2nd Annual Spray Drone Essentials
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our second annual Spray Drone Essentials Workshop. Designed for a wide range of attendees\, from curious farmers to licensed spray drone applicators and agtech startups.  This full-day workshop will provide both foundational knowledge and advanced insights into the world of agricultural drone spraying\, including compliance and regulatory for personal versus custom applicators\, general operations\, and set up and safety. Workshop includes hands on demonstrations from multiple spray drone providers.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/2nd-annual-spray-drone-essentials/
LOCATION:Alliant Energy Agriculture Innovation Lab\, 3800 University Blvd\, Ames\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Central Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260603T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260603T123000
DTSTAMP:20260501T152222
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SUMMARY:Relay Intercropping Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Bretz Farm\n3162 Washington Ave\nCoggon\, IA 52218\nIn partnership with Northeast Iowa RC&D and American Flood Coalition\nRSVP: ilf@iastate.edu or 515-294-5429
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/relay-intercropping-field-day/
LOCATION:Coggon
CATEGORIES:Field day,NE Iowa,Relay cropping
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260610T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260610T173000
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CREATED:20260429T173715Z
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SUMMARY:Mushroom Cultivation Workshop- Big Grove Brewery Iowa City
DESCRIPTION:Join Iowa State University Extension and Outreach to learn how to grow mushrooms in buckets! Each participant will create a 2-gal bucket oyster mushroom grow kit to take home and nurture. We will discuss fungi basics\, their roles in Iowa ecosystems\, and common ways people cultivate mushrooms in their own homes and backyards. \nCost per participant is $35. \nMushroom Cultivation Workshop: Big Grove Brewery Iowa City 6/10/2026 \nRegistration Link: https://go.iastate.edu/F9SN7Q
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/mushroom-cultivation-workshop-big-grove-brewery-iowa-city/
LOCATION:Big Grove Brewery – Iowa City
CATEGORIES:NE Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260616T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260616T235959
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T165453Z
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SUMMARY:ISU Research Farm Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Field Day
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/isu-research-farm-field-day-6/
LOCATION:Southeast Research Farm
CATEGORIES:SE Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260624T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260624T235959
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CREATED:20260429T165248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T165248Z
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SUMMARY:ISU Research Farm Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Field day
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/isu-research-farm-field-day-5/
LOCATION:Northeast Research Farm
CATEGORIES:NE Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260625T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260625T235959
DTSTAMP:20260501T152222
CREATED:20260429T164926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T165023Z
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SUMMARY:ISU Research Farm Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Field Day
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/isu-research-farm-field-day-4/
LOCATION:Northern Research Farm
CATEGORIES:Central Iowa,NE Iowa,NW Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260630T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260701T235959
DTSTAMP:20260501T152222
CREATED:20260304T214214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T214214Z
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SUMMARY:Athene Watershed 26: A convergence of ag and conservation
DESCRIPTION:About the Summit\n\n\nThe Upper Mississippi River Watershed stands at a crossroads. Agricultural runoff\, public health risks\, and recurrent flooding are converging into one of the most pressing environmental and economic challenges of our time. Addressing these issues requires a new model of collaboration between agriculture\, conservation\, public health\, and private sector leaders. Watershed26 is a summit designed to drive change and chart our shared path forward. \n\n  \n\nSummit Details\n\n\nWatershed26 is hosted by the Great Outdoors Foundation and its partners. It will be held at the Iowa Events Center on Tuesday\, June 30 and Wednesday\, July 1\, 2026. \n  \nLocation\nIowa Events Center\n730 3rd Street\nDes Moines\, IA 50309
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/athene-watershed-26-a-convergence-of-ag-and-conservation/
LOCATION:Des Moines\, Iowa\, Des Moines\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Central Iowa,Conference
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CREATED:20260429T163446Z
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SUMMARY:ISU Research Farm Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Weed Science Field Day
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/isu-research-farm-field-day-2/
LOCATION:Central Iowa Research Farm
CATEGORIES:Central Iowa,Field day
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260708T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260708T235959
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CREATED:20260429T162819Z
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SUMMARY:ISU Research Farm Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Field Day
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/isu-research-farm-field-day/
LOCATION:Northwest Research Farm\, 6320 500th Street\, Sutherland\, IA\, 51058\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field day,NW Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260825T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260826T235959
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CREATED:20260417T163543Z
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SUMMARY:CDI Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Based on feedback from our membership\, we have pushed back the dates by one day. \nOur conference will be Tuesday and Wednesday\, August 25 & 26. Look for details and registration information this spring.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/cdi-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Ames\, Ames\, IA
CATEGORIES:Central Iowa,Conference
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