Pollinator Conservation
Iowa has roughly 2,500 native pollinators! That is a great reason to get connected to nature and become more sustainable.
Check out what we are doing to help these amazing creatures:
Pollinator Friendly Ames
The city of Ames has a 10 pollinator friendly community plan. See what we are up to and find great resources!
Native Seed bank
Habitat loss is one of the leading causes of pollinator decline. That’s why we created a native seed bank to make it more accessible.
FAQ
Curious about pollinators and native plants? Check out some of the most frequently asked questions.
Environmental Education and Community Events
Monarch Magic is an annual pollinator educational event in Ames aimed at families. We also participate in tabling events and regularly give talks about water quality, pollinators, and conservation to community groups around the state.
Conservation Connection Blog
A big part of our work is telling engaging stories to help explain the science and policy behind the environmental issues we work on. Here are three of our latest posts from the Conservation Connect Blog. We’ve also compiled some of our most accessible content related to soil and water (which can get complicated) as an FAQ.
In case you missed it – 2025 event recap
A review of the Watershed and Wildlife program’s volunteer events, speaking engagements, and tabling events in 2025.
Amending the Clean Water Act
The Clean Water Act no longer works very well in Iowa. The House is proposing amendments that would make it worse.
An Interview With a Botanical Artist
Amy Welch is a Botanical Artist that creates beautiful paintings of plants. I was able to interview her and get insight into her thought process for these art pieces.
Get In Touch
3116 S. Duff Suite 201
Ames IA 50010
(515) 232-0048
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