Events

Calling all bird lovers, new birders, and avid hobbyists! Experience the comeback of midwestern cranes by participating in an annual wildlife monitoring event as part of the International Crane Foundation’s Midwest Crane Count. INHF is partnering with Polk County Conservation to host Sandhill Crane counts at Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt and... Read More on Sandhill Crane Count (Polk County)

Enjoy a spring day on the prairie with INHF! Spend the morning hiking alongside Central Iowa Land Stewardship Director, Ryan Schmidt, to find pasque flowers — one of spring's first wildflowers. The hike will also provide insight into the history of the property and on-site restoration projects. ATTIRE & EQUIPMENT... Read More on Kothenbeutel Pasque Flower Hike (Sheffield)

Brenton Slough is a more than 1,100-acre wetland and woodland complex near Grimes in central Iowa and a well-known haven for migratory birds and other wildlife. INHF purchased the site in 2023 and is raising funds to transfer the property to Polk County Conservation and open it to the public. As... Read More on Earth Day Trash Bash at Brenton Slough

Save the date for the North Iowa Green Expo and Farmer’s Market!  This jam-packed event will feature a variety of local food producers selling their food and vendors representing outdoor adventuring, solar, smart homes, conservation, wellness, sustainable business services or products, non-profit organizations and more! Learn more about the event here. 

Join in Iowa’s largest Earth Day volunteer event, Earth Day Trash Bash, while we beautify Iowa and keep Boone County litter-free. Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation, Boone County Conservation and Friends of the Trail are hosting a FREE event at Grants Woods Park. Enjoy a nice afternoon hike, as we walk... Read More on Earth Day Trash Bash on the High Trestle Trail (Boone County)

Join INHF, the Brenton Arboretum and other organizations us as we celebrate Earth Day during this free public event! Visitors can stroll through arboretum and enjoy all the Earth Day activities from INHF and other groups. Baan Vaan Ice Cream will be available for purchase as well. All activities will take... Read More on Earth Day at the Brenton Arboretum (Dallas Center)

Join INHF and our partners at Des Moines Water Works as we celebrate nature and Earth Day with a day full of fun and enjoyment at Water Works Park. There will be live entertainment, food trucks, and the Biergarten open, promising a day of laughter and good times. INHF and... Read More on Celebrate Nature: An Earth Day Adventure (Des Moines)