Living Labs News and Updates

andy planting tree

UI to plant second Miyawaki Forest on Arbor Day

Thursday, April 16, 2026
Tony Senio standing in from of the Prairie Restoration sign with the dormant prairie in the background

Grounds manager blends passion for the environment with a career in Athletics

Thursday, April 2, 2026
K-12 students standing outside looking at worksheets and flood model

Iowa Flood Center Offers New Classroom Resources

Thursday, February 12, 2026
faculty teaching students outside

Cinematic Arts faculty immerse students in hands-on learning

Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Students standing outside of a church

CLAS Religious Studies faculty member brings students and community together

Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Students explore Ashton Prairie Living Lab

Adding More Green Space to a Campus Helps Students

Wednesday, September 3, 2025
bioblitz mantis

Office of Sustainability and the Environment Releases New Living Labs Website

Sunday, July 20, 2025
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UI Living Labs Working Group Releases Progress Report on Developing Cross-Campus Living Labs

Friday, May 30, 2025
Courtyard between Biology Building and Sciences Library

University of Iowa Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Students Reimagine the Biology Building Courtyard as a Campus Learning Hub

Monday, May 19, 2025
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Owl Prowl

Friday, January 22, 2027 6:00pm to 7:45pm
Macbride Nature Recreation Area - Iowa Raptor Project Building
Owl Prowl

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