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Prairie Backpack

College Community School District’s “green” approach to distributing information from school sponsored activities and non-profit organizations.

Community Education

Events

  • Last Hope Animal Rescue at Pizza Ranch

    Location
    2450 Westdale Dr. SW Cedar Rapids
    Contact
    Amanda
    Email
    amanda@adopthope.org
    Phone
    (111) 111-1111

    Information

    Join us at SW Cedar Rapids Pizza Ranch this Wednesday, March 29 from 5-8 PM as volunteers from Last Hope Animal Rescue will Bus Tables to Help Raise Donations for Last Hope.

  • The Perry Initiative: Building the Pipeline for Women in Engineering and Medicine

    Location
    University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Medical Education and Research Facility, 375 Newton Road, Iowa City, Iowa 52246
    Audience
    High school students that gender-identify as female or nonbinary in grades 10 and up.
    Cost
    Free
    RSVP
    Apr 12, 2023
    Contact
    Hanna Stone
    Email
    stem-education@uiowa.edu
    Phone
    (319) 335-0215

    Information

    Free, One-Day, hands-on experience for high school women who are interested in pursuing careers in medicine and engineering. Students will hear from women leaders in these fields and try it for themselves by performing mock orthopaedic surgeries and biomechanics experiments.

  • The Teen Mental Health Summit

    Location
    Coe College Campus
    Audience
    High School and College students
    Contact
    Tonya Hotchkin
    Email
    dbeckeriowabig@gmail.com
    Phone
    (319) 541-8953

    Information

    Join teens and families across Eastern Iowa for an evening filled with fun, resources, learning and activities all centered on wellness and resilience.

  • Summer Camps, Johnson County 4-H

    Location
    Johnson County Extension 3109 Old Hwy 218 S, Unless otherwise noted.
    Audience
    Kindergarten-8th Grade
    Cost
    $25
    RSVP
    May 31, 2023
    Contact
    Isabella Sexton
    Email
    igsexton@iastate.edu
    Phone
    (319) 337-2145

    Information

    Summer Camps Presented by Johnson County 4-H

  • Growing Futures Spring 2023 Planting Season

    Audience
    High School students with a passion for the environment, working outside, and/or improving their community
    RSVP
    Apr 08, 2023
    Contact
    Enzo Nagao
    Email
    enagao@treesforever.org
    Phone
    (319) 640-6412

    Information

    Help plant, water, and care for trees around the City of Cedar Rapids with the Growing Futures team! Every Saturday from 8:30-4:30, join the Growing Futures team in planting trees on the streets of Cedar Rapids to help the city recover from the 2020 Derecho. Gain valuable hands-on work experience and take advantage of the many professional development opportunities that we offer each season! Pay is $12.00 an hour.

  • Czech Heritage Foundation -Royal Court

    Audience
    Community
    Cost
    Membership $20
    RSVP
    Mar 31, 2023
    Contact
    Michelle Simoneau
    Email
    chfroyalcourt@gmail.com
    Phone
    (319) 573-5830

    Information

    The Czech Heritage Foundation is looking for youth ambassadors to celebrate their cultural heritage! Applications accepted through March 31, 2023 for the Czech Heritage Foundation Royal Court. Czech Prince and Princess Applicants must be ages 12-16 and Czech Little Brother and Sister Applicants must be ages 6-12. Requirements include: reside in Iowa, be able to attend events in the Cedar Rapids area. and be active participants. See www.CzechHeritageFoundation.com or send an email to: chfroyalcourt@gmail.com for more information.

  • Gardening with Children

    Location
    Linn County Extension Office
    Audience
    Adults including teachers, parents, grandparents, and others who enjoy working with children.
    Cost
    $25 materials fee . If teachers wish for relicensure credit, an additional $35 fee is collected.
    RSVP
    Jun 01, 2023
    Contact
    Deanna Thursby
    Email
    dbthursby@gmail.com
    Phone
    (319) 560-7006

    Information

    This class is designed to help adults plan and create a garden with the children in their lives. The class is a 2 and 1/2 day training with hands-on activities and resources. It is held at the Linn County Extension Office and taught by Linn County Master Gardeners. Teacher relicensure credit is also available.

  • Fresh Air After School

    Location
    Indian Creek Nature Center
    Audience
    K-3rd graders
    Cost
    Fee: $605 M, $660 NM Pay in full at checkout and enjoy 10% off with code “PAYINFULL10”
    RSVP
    Feb 22, 2023
    Contact
    Andria Cossolotto
    Email
    acossolotto@indiancreeknaturecenter.org
    Phone
    (319) 362-0664

    Information

    Fresh Air programs at Indian Creek Nature Center are drop-off immersive nature experiences for children ages
    K-3rd grade. Children will go on learning adventures with experienced ICNC educators. Most of their time will be spent outdoors exploring and learning. Fresh Air After School is held on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays Feb 28-May 18 (except spring break week). Capacity is limited.

  • Kids Go STEM!

    Location
    Medical Education Research Facility. 375 Newton Road Iowa City, Iowa 52242
    Audience
    Middle School Students and their caretakers
    Cost
    Free
    RSVP
    Feb 17, 2023
    Contact
    Hanna Stone
    Email
    stem-education@uiowa.edu
    Phone
    (319) 467-0239

    Information

    This free educational program is targeted to students in grades 6 through 8, but anyone is welcome to participate. Space is limited; advanced registration is required and will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis. This event will take place at the University of Iowa. This program provides middle school students with career exploration learning, learning about STEM concepts, and gaining a better understanding of their health.