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 Conservation Station fleet is currently accepting event requests for September 2025 through our online request system, open though Monday, August 11 (12pm CT).
NOTE: The online request system is managed through the Water Rocks! program.
Key Details for Fall 2025
We are accepting September 2025 requests at this time
We are able to attend single-day events (or ONE day of a multiple-day event)
We welcome Tuesday-Friday event requests (no Saturday-Sunday-Monday requests)
We are able to 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 and staff—to interact with your event attendees
Cost: Free of charge (Many thanks to our partners for making this possible!)
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 Conservation Station fleet is currently accepting event requests for September 2025 through our online request system, open through Monday, August 11 (12pm CT).
NOTE: The online request system is 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