There were two field days announced during the week of August 9. For details about these and five more field days, visit here.

Recently Announced 

August 22 | Morgan Creek Watershed Field Day

The Nature Conservancy and partners are hosting a field day on August 22 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at Dan Voss’s shop near Palo. Local partners will discuss local watershed projects and conservation programs. Supper will be provided by Iowa Corn. Contact Ben Gleason by email at bgleason@iowacorn.org or phone at 515-225-9242 with any questions.

August 29 | Bioreactor and Monarch Habitat Field Day

Iowa Learning Farms, in partnership with Iowa Monarch Conservation Consortium, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and National Wildlife Foundation, will host a bioreactor and monarch habitat field day on Thursday, August 29th from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Rob Stout’s farm near Washington. The event is free, open to the whole family and includes a complimentary meal sponsored by Iowa Corn. The event is free and open to the whole family, but reservations are suggested to ensure adequate space and food. Please RSVP to Liz Juchems at 515-294-5429 or ilf@iastate.edu.

Upcoming

August 14 | Cover Crop Field Day

Iowa Learning Farms, in partnership with the Indian Creek Soil Health Partnership, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, and Linn County, will host a cover crop field day on Wednesday, August 14 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Marion Airport. The event is free, open to the whole family and includes a complimentary meal. Please RSVP to Emery Davis at 319-377-5960 Ext 3 or emery.davis@ia.nacdnet.net.