Iowa Native Plant Society

05/04/2026

Codfish Hollow (Hamilton) Hill Prairie is home to more than 100 native plant species, including rare false foxglove and one of the northernmost populations of native purple coneflower in the state. Ray & Patti Hamilton purchased the land in 1984 and have stewarded it as a biological preserve ever since, eventually protecting it permanently through a conservation easement with Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation.

Tomorrow evening, Ray Hamilton and Jackson County Conservation ecologist Tony Vorwald are leading a guided walk through the prairie from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. If you're in Eastern Iowa, you won't find a better way to spend a Tuesday evening!

📍 Across from Codfish Hollow Barnstormer's parking lot — 35th St & 288th Ave, Maquoketa
🕕 Tuesday, May 5 | 6:00-8:00pm

INPS is co-sponsoring alongside Iowa Prairie Network and Jackson County Conservation. Wear long pants, bring water, and come ready to look closely! Families are welcome.

For more information, email [email protected] or call the Hurstville Interpretive Center at 563-652-3783.

05/03/2026

May is Iowa Wildflower Month, and we kicked off our 2026 field trip season in a wonderful way: with a visit to Cedar Bluffs State Preserve in Mahaska County.

11 members joined us on a beautiful spring morning to explore this special preserve. The trees were leafing out, wildflowers were emerging along the trail, and we even spotted a stunning cluster of turkey tail fungi on a fallen log. 🍄‍🟫

Thank you to the Mahaska County Conservation Board for caring for this gem, and to everyone who came out! We have more field trips planned throughout May, so keep an eye on our page and come explore Iowa's native plants with us. 🌼🌱

03/07/2026

What do you love about Iowa’s outdoors?

Iowa’s parks, trails, wildlife, soil, and water are all part of our quality of life and cause for celebration! Connect with legislators and meet other Iowans passionate about protecting spaces for outdoor recreation and caring for our natural resources at Celebrate Iowa’s Outdoors Day at the Iowa State Capitol on Tuesday, March 24. This family-friendly event will feature interactive displays, the opportunity to connect with legislators and a complimentary lunch.

Join us to celebrate Iowa’s outdoors! 🌿

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/celebrate-iowas-outdoors-day-2026-tickets-1980734473129?aff=oddtdtcreator

03/06/2026

Are you as ready for spring as we are? This rainy day has us staring out the window thinking about next year's garden. ☔️ Mark your calendar for Sunday, May 3 for Native Plant Day at McFarland Park in Ames! Shop for local eco-type native plants while learning about pollinators from some of our community partners - Ames Public Library, Prairie Rivers of Iowa, The Xerces Society, and more 🦋

01/16/2026

Come visit us at the Iowa Prairie Network Winter Seminar on January 24 in Ames! A great opportunity to renew your INPS membership for 2026 🌼

Post-holiday blues? We’ve got just the thing ❄️
The Winter Seminar brings together great speakers, valuable learning, and networking — all in one day!
📅 January 24, 2026
👉 Register here: https://www.iowaprairienetwork.org/events/2026-winter-meeting
See the lineup below 👇