Conservation Station

Iowa Learning Farms partners with Water Rocks! to bring audiences the Conservation Station—a fleet of mobile learning centers that educate audiences of all ages on different conservation aspects. Each trailer houses a unique combination of highly visual and interactive Iowa-centric demonstrations that delve into the impacts of land management choices, both urban and agricultural, on water quality and the connections between our state’s water, soil, and wildlife. Visiting fairs, festivals, farmers markets, and other public events, the Conservation Station trailer provides a range of demonstrations, games, learning opportunities and hands-on activities for all ages.

Scheduling/Availability

The online request system for summer 2024 is now closed, and we are reviewing Conservation Station requests. The Fall 2024 online request system will open in late summer—stay tuned here for details!
NOTE: Requests are managed through the Water Rocks! program.

• We welcome requests for Monday-Saturday events

• We welcome requests for events between June 1 – August 30 (fall requests will open at a later date)

• We are only able to attend single-day events (or ONE day of a multiple day event)

• Trailer will be onsite and ‘open for visitors' for a 3-4 hour block of time

• We provide full staffing—a combination of Iowa State University faculty, staff, and/or student interns—to interact with your event attendees

• Submit your summer request by April 1 for priority consideration

• We will begin reviewing requests the week of April 1 – 5 (requests are NOT fulfilled on a first-come, first-serve basis)

• We often receive many more requests than we are able to fulfill—please be patient as we evaluate all requests received!  We will be in email communication with all requestors by April 19.

Space Requirements

Please provide a flat open space of at least 35’ x 60’, and a clear driving path in and out.

How to Request

The online request system for summer 2024 is now closed, and we are reviewing Conservation Station requests. The Fall 2024 online request system will open in late summer—stay tuned here for details!
NOTE: Requests are managed through the Water Rocks! program.

Cost

Conservation Station trailer outreach events are available free of charge. Many thanks to our partners for making this possible!

I have other questions about the Conservation Station trailers. Who can I talk to?

Liz Ripley
ejuchems@iastate.edu
515.294.5429