October 10, 2025, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (US Central)
Join the Iowa Chapter of the Soil and Water Conservation Society for a day of learning, networking, and hands-on conservation at our 2025 Annual Meeting. This year’s event will be held at the Story County Conservation Center at McFarland Park in Ames, followed by a field activity at Doolittle Prairie.
The program features engaging presentations on river stewardship, Iowa’s long-term amphibian monitoring, and community science efforts to conserve pollinators. Attendees will also enjoy a catered lunch, the annual business meeting with chapter updates and awards, and an afternoon of native seed harvesting at Doolittle Prairie.
Highlights include:
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“Building River Stewards One Piece of Trash at a Time” – Cheryl Long, Iowa Project AWARE
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“30 Years of Frogs: Iowa’s Longest Running Amphibian Survey” – Stephanie Shepherd, Iowa DNR
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“Conserving Iowa’s Bumble Bees Through Community Science” – Sarah Nizzi, NRCS Partner Biologist
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Native Seed Harvest at Doolittle Prairie with Story County Conservation
The meeting will conclude with a social gathering at The Open Flame in Gilbert, IA, providing an opportunity to connect with fellow conservationists in a casual setting.
Registration:
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$20 for SWCS members
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$30 for non-members
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$10 for students or guests of presenters
Register by Friday, October 3, 2025 via Eventbrite.
Learn more about the Iowa Chapter at www.iaswcs.org or follow us on social media @iaswcs.