Trees for the Bees: Support Wildlife this Arbor Day!
by Pollinator Specialist Jessica Butters
Want to get a jump on your garden plans? Maybe you’re thinking of adding some pollinator habitat. Perhaps you’ve finally decided to add a tree or two for shade.
Jerry Radke of Nevada, Iowa was known for his hard work and a “yes I can” attitude with a passion for improving soil and water quality. At Jerry’s request Prairie Rivers of Iowa received donations in his memory.
Iowa Lands Prominent North American Prairie Conference
by PR & Marketing Coordinator Mike Kellner
Once in a while something big and potentially impactful happens that brings together people to address the issues of biodiversity, climate change, soil and water quality & more.
by Lincoln Highway Heritage Byway Coordinator Johnathan Sherwood
One of the gems of the Lincoln Highway in Iowa is the historic Lincoln Hotel in Lowden, Iowa in Cedar County. Following a complete restoration, the hotel was listed on the National Register of Historic Places 1996.
Tracking progress of conservation projects with water monitoring is tricky, but we have some good news to share! You just need to think outside the box.
Mining bees are one of the first solitary bees to emerge! They nest underground and are solitary, meaning one female collects pollen and excavates nests all by herself. These bees can be picky eaters; planting a diverse set of early-blooming flowers will serve them well!
Prairie Rivers of Iowa and its partners are in the third year of monitoring streams in Story County. Weather whiplash returns! When we sampled on March 22, nitrate in many streams was already above 10 mg/L.
A fun and unique way to support our work is to contribute to our Wish List. Your special gift helps purchase the critical supplies we need to battle issues facing pollinators in Iowa and identify historic Properties along the Lincoln Highway National Heritage Byway in Iowa.
You are invited to participate in a first-of-its-kind survey assessing the preservation needs of historical properties and historic properties contributing to historic commercial districts listed on the National Register of Historic Places within five miles of the Lincoln Highway National Heritage Byway in Iowa. This needs assessment is being undertaken by the Ames-based nonprofit Prairie Rivers of Iowa (PRI) with funding from the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs and the State Historical Society of Iowa.
