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Living Labs News and Updates

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

Cinematic Arts faculty immerse students in hands-on learning

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

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

Office of Sustainability and the Environment Releases New Living Labs Website

Sunday, July 20, 2025

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

Did you know?

Contact with the natural chemicals released by trees can increase cell activity in the immune system.

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Events Around Campus

Advertising American Conservation: A Pop-Up Display

Thursday, November 12, 2026 11:00am to 1:00pm

University of Iowa Main Library

Discover posters by preeminent artist Charley Harper that illuminate some of America's gorgeous national parks, along with picture books about the environment, comics, and more.

2026 Environmental Law Seminar

Friday, November 13, 2026 8:00am to 5:00pm

Boyd Law Building

The 2026 Environmental Law Seminar is a dynamic CLE program navigating the intricacies of environmental law and its broader impact. Propel your practice forward by being a pioneer in environmental law's evolution in Iowa.

REGISTRATION FEES
More information coming soon.

ATTENDANCE OPTIONS
In-person attendance will take place simultaneously at both the Boyd Law Building (130 Byington Rd., Iowa City, IA 52246) and the ISBA Building (625 E. Court Ave., Des Moines, IA 50309). Lunch is provided to in...

Saw-whet Owl Banding

Friday, November 13, 2026 7:00pm to 10:00pm

Iowa Raptor Project

Join us after dark for this exclusive Northern Saw-whet Owl banding event! We will begin indoors at the Raptor Center for an engaging educational program to learn more about the secretive world of owls with our education birds. Next, you will be transported to our remote owl banding station where you will help collect data, band, and release owls that we may encounter. Due to the nature of this event, space is limited. Registrants must be 18 years of age or older to participate.

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