Public and K-12 Programs
As a Regents Resource Center, Iowa Lakeside Lab offers education and enrichment for people of all ages. Many of Lakeside's programs are sponsored by the Friends of Lakeside Lab, our non-profit support group. Following are some of the opportunities for 2008:
Master Conservationist Program
Saturday mornings from March 29 through May 31 (no class April 26 or May 24)
In partnership with the Iowa State University Cooperative Extension Service and Dickinson County Nature Center, Lakeside is offering this program for the first time in Dickinson County. Participants will receive training in a variety of conservation disciplines and then perform related volunteer work. The cost is $75 per person.
A class schedule is listed below. To register, call the Extension office at 712-336-3488. For more information on the Master Conservationist program, please click here.
March 29 Ecological Principles
April 5 Energy Use & Waste Reduction
April 12 Wetlands & Waterways
April 19 Sustainable Agriculture & Land Use
May 3 Soils & the Physical Environment
May 10 Wildlife Diversity
May 17 Woodlands
May 31 Prairies & Grasslands
Coffee and Grounds
Tuesday mornings, beginning in April
Join this informal group of volunteers as they perform stewardship work on Lakeside's grounds and natural areas. Learn about native plants, natural history, and gardening while you work, then relax over coffee on the Waitt Lab porch. For more information, please call Peter van der Linden at 712-337-3669 ext.5 or by email.
Wild Wednesdays
Fun, free, participatory programs for the whole family! Wednesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. in the Waitt Lab. For more information, contact us at Iowa Lakeside Laboratory,
1838 Highway 86,
2008 Series: NATURE’S VIEW OF HOLLYWOOD
June 18 The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: The Wonderful World of Algae
June 25 The Life Aquatic: Animals and Plants of Lakes and Wetlands
July 9 Field of Dreams: Our Prairie Heritage
July 16 The Sound of Music: Animal Communication
July 23 Happy Feet! Animal Locomotion
July 30 Honey I Shrunk the Kids! The Lives of Little Creatures
August 6 Gone with the Wind: Animal Migrations
Conservation Conversations
Join us for coffee and conversation about conservation topics. June 13, July 11, and August 8 at 8:00 a.m. on the Waitt Lab Porch. Topics to be announced.
Faculty Seminars at
Lakeside
Dates and Topics to be Announced
Science Camps for Kids
Frog Camp: Students who have completed 3rd-6th grade. June 23-27, 9:00-4:00.
Habitat Happenings: Students who have completed 7th-9th grade. July 14-18, 9:00-4:00.
Click here for more information, or contact Jane Shuttleworth at
(712) 337-3669 Ext 7
Volunteer Opportunities
Water Quality: The Cooperative Lakes Area Monitoring Project is looking for volunteers to help monitor the health of our lakes. Free training and equipment provided.
Butterfly Research: Learn how to rear butterflies and participate in research. Training required.
Contact Jane Shuttleworth for more information:
(712) 337-3669 Ext 7
Wildlife Camps
Camps are one week in length and provided by the University of Iowa in Cooperation with the Friends of Lakeside Lab. Camp Web Page (Page will open in new browser window.)
Iowa Lakeside Laboratory
1838 Highway 86,
(712) 337-3669
