Events

Film Screening: "The Biggest Little Farm"

Film Screening: "The Biggest Little Farm"

April 26, 2019 - 6:00pm

Followed by a conversation with local farmers (to be announced)!...

Garlic Mustard Pull

April 28, 2019 - 9:30am

Garlic Mustard Pull All volunteers are required to wear closed-toe shoes and heavy pants ( such as jeans). Gloves will be provided. Please check UI Landscape FB page the morning of the Garlic Pull in case there would be a cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

Iowa City Volunteer Iowa River Flood Plain Cleanup

Iowa City Volunteer Iowa River Flood Plain Cleanup

April 28, 2019 - 12:00pm

Volunteers will be assisting in removal of wood debris, invasive species and trash from the Iowa River flood plain. The April 28th, Stormwater Cleanup is going to be along the Iowa River Corridor as we make our way south from the McCollister Bridge. Meet at the Terry Trueblood Recreation Area parking lot, 579 McCollister Blvd, Iowa City, IA 52240, at noon for assignments. Volunteers are needed from noon to 3 PM. A range of jobs will be available to accommodate different age groups and skill...

Jams for Friends of Johnson County Conservation

Jams for Friends of Johnson County Conservation

April 28, 2019 - 8:00pm

This year's Earth Month Benefit Concert is "Jams for Friends of JCC." The concert will be Sunday, April 28th from 8-10pm at The Mill. Come donate to a good cause and listen to some good jams. $5 at the door and $1 raffle tickets- all proceeds going to Johnson County Conservation Line Up: Tiger Torres Paperback Rhino The Loneliest Monk The Grapevines

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