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SUMMARY:Cover Crop and CRP Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Carpenter Community Center\n508 William St\nCarpenter\, IA 50426\nRSVP by March 26: 515-294-5429 or ilf@iastate.edu
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/cover-crop-and-crp-field-day/
LOCATION:Carpenter\, Iowa\, Carpenter\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Cover crops,Field day,Habitat,NE Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260314T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260314T235959
DTSTAMP:20260501T134517
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SUMMARY:Backyard Conservation
DESCRIPTION:Speakers:\nDarcy Maulsby\, Darcy Maulsby & Co. “Iowa’s Amazing Garden Stories: How Iowa Gardeners Changed the Course of History” \nJeremy Viles\, Calhoun County Natural Resources Conservation Service. “Pocket Prairie Wildflowers” \nMykayla Hagaman\, Iowa Monarch Conservation Consortium. “Gardening for Butterflies and Mowing for Monarchs” \nTehya Mitchell\, Calhoun County Conservation. Hands-On Activity: Teacup Bird Feeder \n  \nSponsors:\nCalhoun County Soil and Water Conservation District \nIowa State Extension Service \nCalhoun County Conservation \n  \nCost:\nFee is $10.00 payable at the door. \nThe fees for service will be used to offset direct expenses and to support the Agriculture\nand Natural Resources County Extension Program. This institution is an equal\nopportunity provider. For the full non-discrimination statement or accommodation\ninquiries\, go to www.extension.iastate.edu/legal.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/backyard-conservation/
LOCATION:Rockwell City\, Rockwell City\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Central Iowa,Field day,Habitat,NW Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260311T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260313T235959
DTSTAMP:20260501T134517
CREATED:20260304T205659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T205659Z
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SUMMARY:Perennial Farm Gathering
DESCRIPTION:The Perennial Farm Gathering\, Savanna Institute’s signature event\, brings together a wide community of land stewards\, farmers\, and perennial enthusiasts. Over three days\, folks gather to share work\, research\, and lessons learned in panels\, workshops\, deep dives\, and nutshell overviews – all to advance perennial agriculture. Register. \n\n35% Off for Farmers and Students with code ROOTS35. \n\n 
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/perennial-farm-gathering/
LOCATION:Dubuque\, Dubuque\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Conference,Cover crops,Habitat,NE Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260219T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260219T235959
DTSTAMP:20260501T134517
CREATED:20251208T174551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T174551Z
UID:10000395-1771459200-1771545599@www.iaagwater.org
SUMMARY:2026 ISA Innovation to Profit - Templeton
DESCRIPTION:Join the Iowa Soybean Association on February 19 in Templeton to learn how research meets your bottom line. \nWe’ll pour fresh insights on the agronomic practices and programs that turn good ideas into profit. \n\nSoybean Trials That Work: Results from sulfur\, fungicide and insecticide to maximize ROI\nCover Crops That Pay: Cost-share programs and strategies to boost profitability\nConservation Without the Hassle: Edge-of-field practices that protect water and habitat\n\nBONUS: Raise a glass to ROI with a post-event tasting at the Templeton Whiskey Distillery.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/2026-isa-innovation-to-profit-templeton/
LOCATION:Templeton\, Templeton\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Central Iowa,Conference,Cover crops,Edge-of-field,Habitat,SW Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260203T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260203T235959
DTSTAMP:20260501T134517
CREATED:20260113T220315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T220315Z
UID:10000402-1770076800-1770163199@www.iaagwater.org
SUMMARY:Lower Cedar Watershed Trivia Night
DESCRIPTION:Date: February 3rd from 5:30pm-7:30pm  \nLocation: Lamp Memorial Community Center\, Durant\, IA 52747  \n  \nCome enjoy a meal and fun conservation trivia trivia night. Prizes for the winning table! No Entry fees!  \nRSVP for meal numbers: Edavis@heartlandcoop.com \n  \nFlyer with more information
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/lower-cedar-watershed-trivia-night/
LOCATION:Durant\, Durant\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Cover crops,Edge-of-field,Habitat,NE Iowa,SE Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260109T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260110T235959
DTSTAMP:20260501T134517
CREATED:20250912T164011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T141322Z
UID:10000264-1767916800-1768089599@www.iaagwater.org
SUMMARY:PFI Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Practical Farmers of Iowa hosts an annual conference in Des Moines\, Iowa covering conservation topics from cover crops to prairie and more! Attend one or all days to learn with likeminded farmers and professionals.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/pfi-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Des Moines\, Iowa\, Des Moines\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Central Iowa,Conference,Cover crops,Edge-of-field,Habitat,No till and strip till,Wetland
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251101T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251101T235959
DTSTAMP:20260501T134517
CREATED:20251007T234332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T234332Z
UID:10000368-1761955200-1762041599@www.iaagwater.org
SUMMARY:Deadline: Tree planting grants
DESCRIPTION:Power of Trees is a partnership of Black Hills Energy\, Trees Forever and your community to fund tree plantings that save energy\, beautify your community and enhance the environment. It is offered to Iowa communities served by Black Hills Energy. Trees can be planted on both public and private property\, but to qualify\, the project must relate to energy efficiency. Projects include trees planted in the public right of way between streets and buildings\, schools and public buildings. Black Hills Energy provides grants of up to $5\,000 per community for community-based tree-planting projects. Trees Forever administers the program and provides staff to help community leaders and volunteers plan and complete successful long-lasting projects.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/deadline-tree-planting-grants/
LOCATION:Iowa
CATEGORIES:Deadlines,Habitat
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251101T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251101T235959
DTSTAMP:20260501T134517
CREATED:20251007T233907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T233907Z
UID:10000366-1761955200-1762041599@www.iaagwater.org
SUMMARY:Prescribed Fire Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Whether you are a landowner interested in using fire as a land management tool or just wanting to learn more about prescribed fire\, this workshop is for you! We will cover the history of fire in Iowa\, ecological benefits\, management goals\, burn plans\, fire weather\, essential tools and equipment\, safety and more!
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/prescribed-fire-workshop/
LOCATION:Winterset\, Winterset\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Central Iowa,Field day,Habitat
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251021T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251021T235959
DTSTAMP:20260501T134517
CREATED:20251002T194127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T141738Z
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SUMMARY:Forestry on Tap
DESCRIPTION:Iowa Learning Farms will host “Forestry On Tap\,” Tuesday\, October 21st from 6-7 p.m. at Wilson’s Orchard and Farm near Iowa City with complimentary food and beverages available for purchase beginning at 5:30pm. \n  \n The event will provide local farmers\, current and future landowners and urban residents with a chance to discuss and ask questions about conservation practices aimed to improve water quality and soil health\, as well as managing risk from weather variability and climate change. There will be an opportunity for networking following the event. To ensure adequate space and food\, please RSVP by October 14 by calling 515-294-5429 or email ilf@iastate.edu.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/forestry-on-tap/
LOCATION:Iowa City\, Iowa City\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Field day,Habitat,NE Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251016T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251016T235959
DTSTAMP:20260501T134517
CREATED:20250924T215500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T141747Z
UID:10000350-1760572800-1760659199@www.iaagwater.org
SUMMARY:Forestry Field Day at Phil McCune Woodland
DESCRIPTION:The program is intended to serve private woodland owners\, public land managers\, forestry consultants and service providers\, and interested citizens of Iowa. Field days consist of 3 to 6 hours of outdoor classroom instruction on topics related to the improvement of woodland resources or the expansion of tree resources.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/forestry-field-day-at-phil-mccune-woodland/
LOCATION:Grinnell\, Grinnell\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Field day,Habitat
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251011T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251011T235959
DTSTAMP:20260501T134517
CREATED:20250924T215249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T215249Z
UID:10000349-1760140800-1760227199@www.iaagwater.org
SUMMARY:Wildlife Habitat Education Program Kickoff (student program)
DESCRIPTION:A national program with state participation. Today’s students are our future land stewards. Students in WHEP have a greater understanding of the value of land and how it can be managed to benefit many wildlife and fish species.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/wildlife-habitat-education-program-kickoff-student-program/
LOCATION:Toledo\, Toledo\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Central Iowa,Habitat
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251010T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251010T235959
DTSTAMP:20260501T134517
CREATED:20250924T180415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T180458Z
UID:10000274-1760054400-1760140799@www.iaagwater.org
SUMMARY:Wildlife Habitat Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Join local Warren County conservation professionals for a field day showcasing a standout Central Iowa farm transformed into a habitat haven. The farm is a keystone example of the wildlife benefits that come with targeted grassland and timber management. We will be highlighting how tentative planning and management has transformed the farm from having an average of one covey a year to the latest 9 coveys in modern years!
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/wildlife-habitat-field-day-2/
LOCATION:Lacona\, Lacona\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Central Iowa,Habitat
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251009T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251009T235959
DTSTAMP:20260501T134517
CREATED:20250924T180212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T141855Z
UID:10000273-1759968000-1760054399@www.iaagwater.org
SUMMARY:Yellow River State Forest Fall Forestry Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us in beautiful northeast Iowa for the 2025 offering of one of the largest fall forestry field days in the state! This event will focus on woodland management and value related to bird and bat habitat.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/yellow-river-state-forest-fall-forestry-field-day-2/
LOCATION:Harpers Ferry\, Harpers Ferry\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Field day,Habitat,NE Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250918T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250918T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T134517
CREATED:20250829T181556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T141927Z
UID:10000263-1758204000-1758211200@www.iaagwater.org
SUMMARY:Layering Land Management: Combining In-Field and Edge-of-Field Practices for Water Quality and Soil Health
DESCRIPTION:Clark Porter is a landowner and farm manager for Porter Family Farms in Iowa’s Grundy and Tama counties\, alongside his mother Audrey and wife Sharon. Though he hires custom operators for fieldwork\, Clark plays an integral role in production and conservation efforts. These have included overseeing the transition to 100% no-till\, adding in cover crops and adopting several conservation practices\, including saturated buffers and enrolling land in the Conservation Reserve Program. \nCome see how Porter Family Farms manages nutrients\, soil health\, nitrate runoff\, no-till and cover crops. Attendees will learn about an experimental “saturated waterway” currently monitored by researchers at ISU and the University of Iowa. Farm landowners are encouraged to attend to explore how they can actively manage conservation on their land.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/layering-land-management-combining-in-field-and-edge-of-field-practices-for-water-quality-and-soil-health/
LOCATION:Reinbeck\, 27599 X Ave.\, Reinbeck\, Iowa\, 50669
CATEGORIES:Central Iowa,Cover crops,Edge-of-field,Field day,Habitat,No till and strip till,Nutrient management
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250912T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250912T183000
DTSTAMP:20260501T134517
CREATED:20250912T164253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T164253Z
UID:10000265-1757694600-1757701800@www.iaagwater.org
SUMMARY:Conservation Practices To Create and Steward Critical Bird Habitat
DESCRIPTION:Aaron Lehman and his family grow corn\, soybeans and hay at Lehman Farms LTD. Conservation plays a central role on the farm. They use extended crop rotations and take part in several federal conservation programs\, such as the Conservation Stewardship Program\, Conservation Reserve Program and Prairie Pothole Water Quality and Wildlife Program. In 2017\, Aaron was named Polk County Conservation Farmer of the Year. \n  \nSee & Discuss\n\nCreating sustainable on-farm bird habitat\nVarious funding options to create habitat\nCrop rotation schedules and types to benefit birds\nThe benefits of habitat\, including improved water and soil quality
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/conservation-practices-to-create-and-steward-critical-bird-habitat/
LOCATION:polk city\, Polk City\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Central Iowa,Habitat
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