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EarthMind to host classes in April
EarthMind (formerly Backyard Abundance) will offer a series of hands-on learning opportunities throughout the month of April. The nonprofit organization helps people and communities cultivate calm, connection, and resilience through nature-based coaching, hands-on learning, and…
Keep readingIowa Master Gardeners 2026 Home Gardening Webinar Series wraps up
Iowa Master Gardeners has wrapped up it’s weekly webinar series. If you missed a session or would like to re‑watch any of the webinars, the recordings are available on our Iowa Master Gardener YouTube Channel.…
Keep readingCelebrate Sustainability at Earth Expo
Hosted by Iowa City Recreation, the Earth Expo invites the community to explore sustainability, connect with local organizations, and take part in hands-on activities on Saturday, April 11, from 1-4 p.m. at the Robert A.…
Keep readingCalathea Crazy: Life with This Fussy Tropical
By Melissa Serenda I’ve been growing calatheas for more than 20 years; during that time I’ve watched them go from a relatively uncommon houseplant to a genus with a reputation as lovely but fickle heartbreakers.…
Keep readingGrowing Beyond the Backyard
Backyard Abundance transitions to EarthMind Practice
Keep readingBringing New Life to SRNA’s Trailhead
By Rhonda Roskos Solon Recreation Nature Area has long been one of Solon’s busiest gathering places, filled with youth sports, families, and trail users. But despite the constant activity, the trailhead gardens had fallen into…
Keep readingHey, Iowa Citians: Free Native Shrubs
Native shrubs available to Iowa City residents
Keep readingMaster Gardeners invite the public to Community Speaker Series 2026
Speakers: (left to right) Zach Schumm, Lisa Hinzman Howard, Michelle Wiegand. Gardeners and anyone looking to expand their knowledge about healthy ecosystems are invited to attend a Community Speakers Series 2026 hosted by the Johnson…
Keep readingUI Greenhouse Warms a Gardener’s Heart
By Sharon Rude On a cold, sunny Tuesday morning on January 20, I had the opportunity to join the Iowa City Camera Club to photograph plants at the University of Iowa Greenhouse on top of…
Keep readingMaster Gardeners Share Insights on Flower Meanings
Language of Flowers publication is available from Iowa Master Gardeners.
Keep readingPocket Prairie Program to Brighten Feb. 8 Forum
Project GREEN to host a program on creating pocket prairies.
Keep readingIowa City Climate Ambassador Program Seeks Applicants
IC Climate Ambassador training program seeks applicants to become leaders.
Keep readingWhat Not to Feed Birds This Winter
Birds need food, especially in cold winter months.
Keep readingSecond Sunday Garden Forum opens Jan. 11
In 1978, after the sale of land that might have expanded Iowa City’s Hickory Hill Park, community leader Nancy Seiberling mobilized a group of citizens to form what became the Johnson County Heritage Trust to…
Keep readingPocket Prairie Programs Blooming
By Linda Schreiber Dubuque County’s Mowing to Monarchs initiative was the first program in Iowa to champion small native plant gardens – pocket prairies or prairie meadows – and since 2020, the effort has blossomed…
Keep readingJohnson County Earns Bird-Friendly Nod
Johnson County was recently designated a Bird Friendly Iowa (BFI) Community and earned High Flyer status – the highest level of achievement – on its first application. A dedication event was held Friday, Nov. 14,…
Keep reading25th Iowa Organic Conference
Monday, Nov. 17, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. The 25th Iowa Organic Conference will be held at the Iowa Memorial Union, 125 N. Madison St., Iowa City. The conference will feature a range of sessions on the…
Keep readingOrchids Are a Scream: Experience Dazzling Displays
Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 1-2, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. An American Orchid Society Competition, Halloween-themed Orchid Show & Sale, will be held at the Radisson Hotel, 1200 Collins Rd. NE, Cedar Rapids,…
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