Everywhere, All the Time
IIHR's outreach program is known for being "everywhere, all the time." Our program is dedicated to public service and sharing our applied research broadly to develop solutions to real-world problems.
Our team regularly engages in outreach events, from hosting FIRST LEGO League teams to inspire the next generation of engineers to attending city council meetings to offer technical support to address local water resource concerns—we do it all! Contact us to discuss how we can support your group, event, or program. View upcoming and past events below.
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Connecting with community leaders, policymakers, agencies, K-12 students, and the public.
Upcoming Events
4th Annual Earth Day Celebration at Fairport Fish Hatchery
Join us for the 4th Annual Earth Day Celebration!
Explore, discover, and win prizes, including events like the Great Hatchery Treasure Hunt! Join us for a family-friendly adventure; follow the trails, explore the grounds, and discover hidden “treasures” inspired by the hatchery’s natural habitats, living waters, and rich history of this unique Mississippi River landmark. Bring your curiosity, enjoy the beauty of the Mississippi River landscape, and see what treasures you uncover!
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6th Annual BioBlitz at the Ashton Prairie Living Laboratory
What types of plants, animals, and fungal life might you find at the Ashton Prairie Living Laboratory? Let's find out!
Join researchers in collecting, observing, and recording biodiversity at the Ashton Prairie Living Laboratory in our 6th Annual BioBlitz. Your findings will inform a major research project and will contribute to the fifth data point in a multi-year documentation of how diversity changes at this site over time. Collections will be housed with the UI Museum of Natural History...
Past Events
Earth Day Celebration hosted by Hawkeye Area Council, Scouting America
You're invited to the 4th annual Earth Day celebration on Saturday, April 18!
Join us on Earth Day for an afternoon of interactive and educational fun! Various organizations will host booths to spread environmental awareness, including the Iowa Flood Center and their watershed model. This free event, hosted at the Howard H. Cherry Scout Reservation, is open to the public and anyone in the Scouting community.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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Sustainability Alumni Career Panel Discussion
The Office of Sustainability and the Environment is excited to announce an Alumni Panel event on Friday, April 10 at 3 p.m. in 101 BSCB! The panel will feature alumni from environmental-related programs speaking about their career and educational experiences.
Panelists Include:
Ian Dunbar, Director of Place Management for the Iowa City Downtown District, Studied Environmental Policy and Planning
Mae McDonough, Program Coordinator for the Tippie Social Impact Community, Studied Environmental Policy...