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The Iowa Conservation Education Coalition (ICEC) is a non-profit organization with a long-standing tradition of providing professional development to formal and non-formal educators in conservation and environmental education.  ICEC is the unifying voice for conservation and environmental education in Iowa. Individuals, organizations, and agencies interested in promoting conservation and environmental education in Iowa are key players in the success of ICEC.

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Become a wildlife scientist

May 9, 2019
Wildlife scientists study wildlife to learn how they live and interact with the environment. These scientists may focus on...
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Drawing on Nature

April 11, 2019
Much of our understanding of science comes from interpreting visual images. The images that accompany scientific writing can enhance...
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Iowa Invertebrates

March 14, 2019
More than 97% of the animal species on Earth are invertebrates. Invertebrates are small animals that do not have...
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Emily Klein receives the “Geode Award” for service

March 9, 2019
At Winter Workshop 2019, Emily Klein received her ‘Geode Award’ for her service as ICEC co-chair and chair. The...
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Citizen Science

February 14, 2019
*NPS Photo by Ivie Metzen Citizen science projects combine useful observation or data collection with an opportunity for students...
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Water Game Jam 2019

February 7, 2019
The Iowa Conservation Education Coalition (ICEC) received a STEM Innovation Grant to do a water game jam this spring....
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