To Zone or Not to Zone
There are many issues involved when we are deciding how to utilize the land and our natural resources. How do we decide where to build new housing developments? How do … Read more
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Drawing on Nature
Much of our understanding of science comes from interpreting visual images. The images that accompany scientific writing can enhance our knowledge of a subject and can add more precision to … Read more
Iowa Invertebrates
More than 97% of the animal species on Earth are invertebrates. Invertebrates are small animals that do not have backbones. There are many types of invertebrates, from fluid-filled jellyfish, and … Read more
Join us for Winter Workshop 2019, February 22-23
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Winners of the 2018 IAN-ICEC Awards for Excellence in Environmental Education
Congratulations to the winners of the 2018 IAN-ICEC Awards for Excellence in Environmental Education! These awards recognize the best of environmental education in Iowa. This year, we had an incredible … Read more
Dr. Gabriele Villarini Announced as Keynote Presenter at ICEC’s Winter Workshop
ICEC welcomes Dr. Gabriele Villarini as the keynote presenter at the Winter Workshop on February 23, 2019 at Drake University. Dr. Villarini is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental … Read more
Wild Weather
Thundersnow in December? Snow in May? Do strange weather phenomena ever leave you wondering about the weather? We do too! Let’s explore weather this week! Start by having students share … Read more
Apply for the 2018 President’s Environmental Youth Award
Applications are now being accepted for the 2018 President’s Environmental Youth Award (PEYA). The PEYA program recognizes outstanding environmental stewardship projects by K-12 youth, promoting awareness of our nation’s natural … Read more
Nominations Now Open for the 2018 IAN/ICEC Awards for Excellence in Environmental Education
Help us recognize the best of EE in Iowa! Have you or someone you know done something great for conservation & environmental education in Iowa? Nominate them for an IAN/ICEC … Read more
Executive Committee Candidate Statements
Below are the candidate statements for ICEC’s Executive Committee nominees for the 2019-2021 term. ICEC’s members are asked to review the statements and vote for up to three candidates in … Read more
Iowa Conservation & Environmental Education Survey Now Live!
ICEC was awarded a Resource Enhancement and Protection Conservation Education Program (REAP CEP) grant in June to support a new project entitled “Charting a Course for the Future of Conservation … Read more
Happy Bat Week!
Bat week is an annual international celebration of the role of bats in nature. This year’s bat week is October 24-31. Step outside around dusk and take a few moments … Read more