Environment Information

Local News

Hamilton Co. Conservation Activities

Hamilton County Conservation Activities
(Posted on 3/25/2008)
The Hamilton County Conservation Board offers many exciting programs for the citizens of Hamilton County. Follow this link to find out what's coming up!

Acreage Newsletter

Acreage Living Newsletter
(Posted on 3/18/2008)
The March issue of Acreage Living features articles on Iowa’s changing rural population, pasture management and how to use downed tree branches to your benefit. A great newsletter designed for people who live on an acreage that provides Timely Topics for Rural Residents.

Emerald Ash Borer Information

Emerald Ash Borer Alert!
(Posted on 6/7/2007)
Follow this link for more information regarding the Emerald Ash Borer, a threat to Iowa's population of ash trees.

ISU Extension wildlife website

Wildlife Questions?
(Posted on 6/20/2006)
Have a question about bird migration? How about snakes or voles? Need to find the closest Wildlife Rehabilitator? Check out the Iowa State University Extension's Wildlife webpage for alot of interesting information!

News from Iowa State University Extension

Iowa State University Hosts 2008 Biobased Industry Outlook Conference
(Posted on 5/6/2008)
Sept. 7-9 event will showcase crops, cropping systems and equipment at the new ISU Century Farm.
NatureMapping Program Offered in Johnson County
(Posted on 5/1/2008)
The NatureMapping program provides hands-on environmental education to help volunteers inventory the state’s plants and wildlife.
NatureMapping Workshop Offered in Scott County
(Posted on 4/29/2008)
The NatureMapping Program provides hands-on environmental education that helps keep common wildlife common.
New Trapping Procedure for Emerald Ash Borer Announced
(Posted on 4/28/2008)
Emerald ash borer researchers have developed a new purple trap that will be used in Iowa and in 45 other states throughout the country.
Midwest Composting Course Offered in Iowa
(Posted on 4/24/2008)
The school focuses on a combination of hands-on training, lecture and discussion, facility operator panel discussions and problem solving.
ISU Extension Book Receives Arbor Day Foundation Award
(Posted on 4/21/2008)
“The Forest Where Ashley Lives,” a children’s book published by Iowa State University Extension, has received an Education Award from this nonprofit education and conservation organization.
Agritourism Producers Encouraged to Register Operations on Visit Iowa Farms Web Site
(Posted on 4/17/2008)
Agritourism producers are encouraged to list their agritourism operations on a central Web site hosted by Iowa State University Extension, www.visitiowafarms.org.

Events


Agriculture and Natural Resources
More Agriculture and Natural Resources events

View the complete ISU Extension events Calendar

Staff

Kapil Arora-Agricultural Engineering Specialist
Phone: (515) 382-6551
Fax: (515) 382-2696
Email: pbtiger@iastate.edu

Resources from ISU Extension