DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 22, 2026) — Nahant Marsh Education Center will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony on October 28, 2PM, in celebration of its induction as a designated site within the Silos and Smokestacks National Heritage Area.

The designation recognizes Nahant Marsh's role in preserving the region's natural heritage and connecting environmental education and conservation with Iowa's agricultural history.

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 22, 2026) — A vast majority of Iowa voters continue to support funding the state’s Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation Trust Fund, according to a new poll by Meeting Street Insights released today.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 19, 2026) — The annual Upper Mississippi River Conference is fifteen days away! You won’t want to miss this year’s lineup of speakers, ready to answer all your most pressing questions about water quality, AI, and the future of our river.

RIVERDALE, IOWA (October 19, 2026) — Arconic Davenport Works (4879 State Street, Bettendorf, Iowa, 52722) will present a $5,000 donation to Hog Capitol Wildlife Rescue and Rehab on Wednesday, October 21, 2PM, as part of the company’s recent matching funds campaign.

The presentation will take place near the site of the Davenport Works eagle nest, which fell from its tree earlier this year.

DIXON, IOWA (October 14, 2026) — On Saturday, October 17, 6:30PM, there will be a Halloween Hike held at the Wapsi River Environmental Education Center in Dixon, Iowa.

Join Naturalist Mike for an educational adventure to learn about mysterious and misunderstood animals.

At 5PM, there will be an open fire for grilling.

Please bring your own food items and we will provide the fire and roasting sticks.

DIXON, IOWA (October 13, 2026) — On Saturday, October 17, 3PM, there will be a Great Pumpkin Atlatl Hunt held at the Wapsi River Environmental Education Center in Dixon, Iowa.

Join Naturalist Mike for a chance to hunt with an atlatl, a primitive hunting weapon originally used to hunt mastodon and bison.

Large cardboard pumpkins and real pumpkins will be set out as targets.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 12, 2026) — The annual Upper Mississippi River Conference is less than a month away! We have extended early bird pricing for just one week, so register by October 16 to save.

You won’t want to miss this year’s lineup of speakers, ready to answer all your most pressing questions about water quality, AI, and the future of our river!

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 6, 2026) — As clean water challenges continue to escalate across Iowa’s lakes, rivers, and drinking-water systems, a growing coalition of concerned Iowans and organizations are calling on state legislators and candidates to support funding the Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation Trust Fund.

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 22, 2026) — Sierra Club has released its sixth annual 

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 15, 2026) — Iowa Faith and Climate Network announced the launch of a new Field Guide called “Belonging to the Earth: A Faith and Climate Field Guide to the Four Spaces of Climate Engagement” to help faith leaders and congregations get more involved in climate action.

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