
Prairie Backpack
College Community School District’s “green” approach to distributing information from school sponsored activities and non-profit organizations.
Events
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Last Hope Animal Rescue at Pizza Ranch
- Location
- 2450 Westdale Dr. SW Cedar Rapids
- Contact
- Amanda
- 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.
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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
- 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.
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The Teen Mental Health Summit
- Location
- Coe College Campus
- Audience
- High School and College students
- Contact
- Tonya Hotchkin
- 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.
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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
- igsexton@iastate.edu
- Phone
- (319) 337-2145
Information
Summer Camps Presented by Johnson County 4-H
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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
- 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.
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Czech Heritage Foundation -Royal Court
- Audience
- Community
- Cost
- Membership $20
- RSVP
- Mar 31, 2023
- Contact
- Michelle Simoneau
- 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.
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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
- 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.
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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
- 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
- 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.